Senior Structural Engineer, Modular Systems & Skids
Fluidstack · Austin, TX
- On site
- Full-time
- $250,000 / year
- Austin, TX
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Job highlights
- Lead structural engineering for modular data centers.
- Manage external consultants and manufacturers.
- Design steel frameworks and modular systems.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards.
- Support fabrication, permitting, and installation.
About the role
About Fluidstack
We exist to make humanity more free. For most of human history, you farmed or you starved. Technology gave people more time for the things they wanted to do, instead of things they had to do. Powerful AI will be the biggest lever for human choice we've ever built - but only if models are aligned with what humanity actually wants. There are groups building AI who don't share these goals. Whoever deploys frontier compute infrastructure fastest will decide whether AI expands human freedom or shrinks it.
We're singularly focused on delivering 10 to 100s of GWs of compute faster than anyone else, rethinking every layer of the stack. We acquire power, design and build data centers, and operate them - with teams spanning hardware and software. Speed and scale are our key differentiators. Come be a part of building civilization-scale infrastructure for AI.
We hire people who care deeply about this problem space. If that is you, please apply!
About The Role
The Senior Structural Engineer, Modular Construction is an outstanding opportunity for a driven engineer to take real ownership at the forefront of modular data center development. You will lead structural engineering efforts on custom modular systems across a multi-site, multi-state portfolio, from early-stage design through factory production, delivery, and site installation.
This is an owner/developer role with approximately 25% travel. You will manage modular designs, external structural consultants and modular manufacturers, coordinate with civil and MEP engineers, and drive technical alignment across fabricators, GCs, and project teams.
Responsibilities
Design & Standards
- Design and engineer structural steel frameworks and modular systems for data center applications, ensuring accuracy and compliance with project requirements and industry standards throughout
- Perform static, dynamic, and seismic structural calculations for modular frames, stacking configurations, lifting and rigging conditions, transport load cases, and foundation interface connections using ETABS, RISA, RAM Structural Systems, and SolidWorks
- Develop detailed 3D structural models using Revit and AutoCAD 3D; maintain comprehensive model accuracy across design iterations and fabrication releases
- Produce detailed connection designs for module-to-module interfaces, foundation anchorage, and field-assembled structural elements, with a focus on constructability, weld specifications, and tolerance accommodation
- Lead design for manufacturability reviews, translating engineering intent into factory-executable details with clear fabrication tolerances and assembly sequences
- Produce construction drawings, material lists, and cutting schedules to internal and client specifications; coordinate closely with fabrication and warehousing teams to ensure accurate and timely material delivery
- Develop and maintain modular structural basis of design, master specifications, and standard details for Fluidstack's campus portfolio
- Apply and enforce ACI, AISC, AWS D1.1, ASCE 7, IBC, and other industry-relevant design codes and standards across all project phases and fabrication scopes
- Participate in BIM coordination meetings with clients, consultants, and internal teams; present structural calculation reports and technical documentation to clients and design verification partners
- Manage external structural consultants and modular fabricators from schematic through IFC and factory release; review and redline deliverables, enforce standards, and track design quality across engineering and manufacturing workflows
- Field internal and external technical inquiries regarding structural products and systems; develop and expand the team's technical knowledge base
- Develop and drive automation of internal engineering processes to improve speed, accuracy, and repeatability across future projects
- Manage concurrent projects and their deliverables, maintaining schedule alignment across design, permitting, fabrication, and installation workstreams
Permitting & Regulatory
- Lead structural permitting strategy across jurisdictions for modular programs: building permits, factory inspection and certification, special inspections, and structural observation requirements
- Coordinate with state modular program offices, local building departments, third-party inspection agencies, and factory certification bodies
- Manage permit and factory approval schedules as part of the overall project critical path
- Monitor regulatory risk including seismic design categories, wind exposure, transport route restrictions, and jurisdictional modular code acceptance; develop mitigation strategies
Construction & Fabrication Support
- Review fabricator submittents, RFIs, and factory non-conformances for structural scope
- Conduct periodic factory audits and site visits to document structural fabrication quality, dimensional compliance, and installation accuracy
- Collaborate with production teams for design optimization, ensuring structural solutions are practical, cost-effective, and manufacturable at scale
- Manage design changes and change order scope across both factory and field structural work
- Coordinate structural closeout, as-builts, and acceptance with local authorities, special inspection agencies, and modular certification bodies
Key skills/competency
- Structural Engineering
- Modular Construction
- Data Center Design
- ETABS
- RISA
- Revit
- AutoCAD
- BIM Coordination
- ASCE 7
- AISC
Skills & topics
- Senior Structural Engineer
- Structural Engineering
- Modular Construction
- Data Center Design
- AI Infrastructure
- ETABS
- RISA
- Revit
- AutoCAD
- ASCE 7
- AISC
- BIM
- Project Management
- Fabrication
- Permitting
- PE License
- Civil Engineering
How to get hired
- Customize your resume: Highlight your experience with modular systems, structural analysis, and relevant software like Revit and ETABS for Fluidstack.
- Tailor your application: Directly address the requirements for a Senior Structural Engineer, emphasizing your PE license and 10+ years of experience.
- Prepare for technical questions: Be ready to discuss static, dynamic, and seismic calculations, as well as specific codes like ASCE 7 and AISC.
- Showcase leadership: Emphasize your experience managing consultants, fabricators, and cross-functional teams in previous owner/developer roles.
- Understand Fluidstack's mission: Articulate how your skills contribute to their goal of deploying AI compute infrastructure rapidly and at scale.
Technical preparation
Master structural calculations: static, dynamic, seismic.,Proficient in Revit, AutoCAD, ETABS, RISA, SolidWorks.,Understand IBC, ASCE 7, ACI, AISC, AWS D1.1.,Familiar with BIM and modular construction principles.
Behavioral questions
Describe leading structural design for modular projects.,How do you manage external consultants and fabricators?,How have you ensured code compliance in designs?,Share an experience automating engineering processes.
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the key software proficiencies required for the Senior Structural Engineer, Modular Systems role at Fluidstack?
- The Senior Structural Engineer, Modular Systems role at Fluidstack requires proficiency in structural analysis software such as ETABS, RISA, and RAM Structural Systems, as well as 3D modeling software like Revit and AutoCAD. SolidWorks is also mentioned for specific design tasks. Familiarity with BIM coordination workflows is essential.
- How does Fluidstack approach modular construction for its data centers?
- Fluidstack focuses on delivering GWs of compute through modular data center development, rethinking every layer of the stack. This involves designing and engineering structural steel frameworks and modular systems, managing external consultants and manufacturers, and ensuring speed and scale in deployment across a multi-site portfolio.
- What is the expected travel percentage for the Senior Structural Engineer, Modular Systems position at Fluidstack?
- The Senior Structural Engineer, Modular Systems role at Fluidstack is an owner/developer position that requires approximately 25% travel. This travel is likely to support multi-site, multi-state projects involving factory production, delivery, and site installation.
- What are the basic qualifications for the Senior Structural Engineer, Modular Systems job at Fluidstack?
- Basic qualifications include a B.S. in Civil Engineering (Structural emphasis), Structural Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering (M.S. preferred), with 10+ years of relevant experience, a Professional Engineer (PE) license, hands-on structural analysis and design skills, proficiency in specified software, and knowledge of relevant industry codes and standards.
- Does Fluidstack offer remote work options for the Senior Structural Engineer, Modular Systems role?
- The job description indicates this is an owner/developer role with approximately 25% travel and responsibilities spanning design, factory production, delivery, and site installation across a multi-site portfolio. This suggests a requirement for on-site presence and travel rather than a fully remote arrangement.
- What industry codes and standards must a Senior Structural Engineer at Fluidstack be familiar with?
- A Senior Structural Engineer at Fluidstack must be familiar with and apply ACI, AISC, AWS D1.1, ASCE 7, IBC, and other industry-relevant design codes and standards. This ensures compliance across all project phases and fabrication scopes for modular data center applications.