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

About AECOM

AECOM is a global infrastructure and environmental solutions firm. It has data center consulting teams in the Americas, Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia, and works on high-profile projects for global clients. The company describes its work as building sustainable legacies through innovative infrastructure.

About the role

This structural engineer role focuses on design and analysis for hyperscale and colocation data center buildings. You will work on large-scale concrete and steel structures for fast-paced technology and industrial projects. The position is remote but includes occasional travel for client meetings and project milestones.

A typical day

A typical day may involve structural design and analysis for multiple data center buildings, developing design documentation, and coordinating with global teams. You might attend virtual client meetings or collaborate on project milestones. Occasional travel may be required for onsite sessions or client meetings.

Who AECOM is looking for

• Experience with hyperscale and colocation data center facility design.
• Strong technical expertise in large-scale concrete and steel structures.
• Proven track record delivering fast-paced technology or industrial projects.
• Interest in low carbon and resilient design strategies.

Tips for this application

• Highlight specific data center projects you have worked on, including hyperscale or colocation facilities.
• Quantify your experience with large-scale concrete and steel structures in your resume.
• Mention any remote work experience and willingness to travel occasionally for client meetings.
• Reference AECOM's global data center practice and its work across multiple regions.
• Show familiarity with low carbon and resilient design strategies in your application materials.

What to cover in your cover letter

['Your direct experience with hyperscale and colocation data center design.', 'Examples of delivering structural design for fast-paced technology or industrial projects.', 'Your technical skills in large-scale concrete and steel structures.', 'Your interest in low carbon and resilient design and how you have applied it.']

Research before applying

• AECOM's data center practice and its projects in the Americas, Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia.
• The company's sustainability and low carbon design initiatives.
• Recent news or case studies about AECOM's structural engineering work in data centers.
• AECOM's office locations in the U.S. to understand where you might be based or travel to.

Likely interview topics

Based on the job description, expect questions about:

• Walk through a hyperscale or colocation data center project you designed from start to finish.
• How do you handle structural design for large-scale concrete and steel structures under tight deadlines?
• Describe a time you worked on a fast-paced technology or industrial project. What was your role?
• What low carbon and resilient design strategies have you used in your structural work?
• How do you manage remote collaboration with global teams and occasional travel for client meetings?

Common mistakes to avoid

• Not mentioning specific data center experience, especially hyperscale or colocation.
• Ignoring the remote nature of the role and failing to address travel expectations.
• Using generic structural engineering examples without connecting them to fast-paced technology or industrial projects.