How to apply for Senior Structural Engineer, Data Centers - Remote (U.S.)

About AECOM

AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm with data center teams in the Americas, Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia. The company describes its work as building sustainable legacies through innovative infrastructure and environmental solutions. This role sits in a practice that serves global clients on high-profile data center projects.

About the role

You will lead and perform structural design and analysis for multiple data center buildings, including hyperscale and colocation facilities. The role is remote with occasional travel for client meetings and project milestones. It is hands-on and client-facing, with stated opportunity for upward career mobility.

A typical day

A typical day may involve structural modeling and analysis for one or more data center buildings, coordinating with global team members, and preparing design documents. You may join client calls or milestone meetings, with occasional travel for onsite collaboration. The pace is fast, matching technology and industrial project schedules.

Who AECOM is looking for

• Has experience designing hyperscale and colocation data center facilities.
• Brings strong technical expertise in large scale concrete and steel structures.
• Has a proven track record delivering fast paced technology or industrial projects.
• Shows interest in low carbon and resilient design strategies.

Tips for this application

• Name specific hyperscale or colocation data center projects in your resume, including building type, size, and your structural scope.
• Quantify concrete and steel design work, such as tonnage, square footage, or structural systems used.
• State your experience with fast paced technology or industrial project schedules and how you met them.
• Mention any low carbon or resilient design methods you have applied, since the job description calls this out.
• Confirm you can work remotely from a US location where AECOM has an office, and note your willingness to travel occasionally.

What to cover in your cover letter

Cover letter should highlight: 1) direct experience with hyperscale or colocation data center structural design, 2) technical depth in large scale concrete and steel structures, 3) examples of delivering technology or industrial projects on fast timelines, 4) any work in low carbon or resilient design. Also state your remote location and travel availability.

Research before applying

• AECOM's data center practice and the regions where it operates (Americas, Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia).
• AECOM's stated sustainability and resilience goals as they relate to infrastructure design.
• Recent AECOM data center projects or announcements that show the scale and type of work.
• Which AECOM office locations in the US are near you, since remote work is tied to having an office location.

Likely interview topics

Based on the job description, expect questions about:

• How you have handled structural design for hyperscale or colocation data centers.
• Your approach to large scale concrete and steel structural analysis.
• Examples of delivering fast paced technology or industrial projects under tight deadlines.
• How you incorporate low carbon and resilient design strategies into structural work.
• Your experience working with global teams and clients across time zones.

Common mistakes to avoid

• Submitting a generic structural engineering resume without data center project names or details.
• Ignoring the low carbon and resilient design requirement in the job description.
• Not addressing the remote plus occasional travel setup, which may raise questions about availability.