Structural Engineer - Steel Design & Fabrication

Work onsite in Irvine, CA and help deliver steel structural systems for data center applications. This role focuses on end-to-end engineering support, from structural analysis and 3D modeling to detailing, fabrication coordination, and installation interfaces. You will collaborate closely with manufacturing and installation teams to turn designs into production-ready plans.

What you’ll do

• Design steel frames and support structures for data center infrastructure, including overhead equipment supports, piping supports, and cable tray support systems.
• Complete structural analysis and calculations to confirm load capacity, deflection, stability, and compliance with applicable seismic requirements.
• Design and evaluate steel elements such as beams, columns, and bracing, including welded and bolted connections, base plates, and anchorage.
• Create and review 3D models and produce or check structural drawings, fabrication drawings, installation drawings, and bills of materials.
• Ensure designs reflect practical production needs, including fabrication tolerances, transportation, assembly, and field installation requirements.
• Coordinate with fabricators on material selection and execution details such as cutting, drilling, welding, and surface treatment.
• Resolve technical questions that arise during fabrication and installation.
• Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, and piping teams to address clashes and equipment interface requirements.
• Apply relevant project codes, standards, and quality requirements throughout the design process.

What you bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in steel structure design, including practical experience coordinating with fabrication.
• Strong understanding of structural mechanics, load paths, steel member design, and connection design.
• Experience preparing structural calculations and reviewing fabrication and installation drawings.
• Proficiency with 3D modeling and detailing tools, such as Tekla Structures, Autodesk Advance Steel, or Revit, plus familiarity with AutoCAD.
• Proficiency with structural analysis software appropriate to the work.
• Working knowledge of U.S. standards including AISC, ASCE 7, AWS welding standards, and relevant building codes.
• Ability to communicate technical requirements clearly to manufacturing teams, suppliers, and installers.

Tools you’ll use

Tekla Structures, Autodesk Advance Steel, Revit, AutoCAD

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Preferred qualifications

• Experience with data centers, modular infrastructure, industrial steel frames, or equipment support systems.
• Experience with prefabrication, modular assembly, and design for manufacturability.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Experience coordinating projects from initial design through fabrication and field installation.

Salary: $86,000 - $110,000 per year

Work location: In person