Senior Principal Structural Engineer – Data Center Infrastructure

Jabil

. Evaluate structural solutions for technical risk, cost efficiency, schedule, robustness, buildability, and delivery alignment .

Posted 10/24/2026full-timeRemote • Texas • United StatesSenior💰 $156,400 - $281,500 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in structural engineering, focusing on the design and analysis of complex systems for high-availability facilities. Proficient in producing stamped engineering packages and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure buildability and compliance with industry standards.

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Professional Engineer (PE) License15+ Years Structural Engineering ExperienceProficiency with Structural Analysis SoftwareExperience with CAD, PDM, and PLM ToolsFamiliarity with IBC, ASCE 7, AISC, ACI Standards

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Hard Skills

Structural AnalysisSeismic Bracing DevelopmentFoundation EngineeringVibration AnalysisDFMEA DocumentationLoad Path EvaluationShop Drawing ReviewFatigue AnalysisDynamic Loading AnalysisModular Construction Understanding

Soft Skills

Technical MentorshipClear CommunicationCollaborationProblem-SolvingLeadership

Tools & Technologies

SAP2000ETABSSTAADRISARAMSolidWorksRevitWindchillTeamcenterBIM

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Structural EngineeringMaster's Degree Preferred

Industry Keywords

Data Center InfrastructureHigh-Availability FacilitiesFactory Build SequencesSeismic StandardsPrefabricated Construction

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Evaluate structural solutions for technical risk, cost efficiency, schedule, robustness, buildability, and delivery alignment
Lead gravity, wind, seismic, and vibration analysis for modules, frames, racks, and support structures
Analyze MDCs, equipment skids, enclosures, and factory-built assemblies
Develop seismic bracing and restraint strategies for MEP systems, cable trays, pipe racks, and modular assemblies
Engineer foundations, steel frames, and anchorage for data center equipment
Define structural strategies for thermal loads, vibration-sensitive equipment, and deflection-managed assemblies
Develop and maintain DFMEA documentation and optimize product families for weight, manufacturability, cost, and scalability
Support structural design and coordination for manufacturing facilities and production spaces
Evaluate factory layout changes, equipment installations, and capacity expansions
Support factory layout and integration, including load paths, transportation loads, installation constraints, and DFMA requirements
Collaborate with BIM/Revit teams on integrated, clash-free structural models and coordination drawings
Collaborate with fabrication shops and factory teams to ensure designs are buildable and installation-ready
Review shop drawings, fabrication details, welds, connections, and material specifications
Verify lifting, rigging, transportation, and shipping load cases, including temporary bracing
Support factory builds, FATs, and field installations; resolve RFIs, NCRs, and production deviations
Produce and review calculations, drawings, specifications, and stamped engineering packages
Coordinate with third-party engineering partners and AHJ approvals
Contribute to design standards, platform templates, best practices, and lessons-learned documentation
Mentor junior engineers, lead design reviews, and serve as a technical escalation point

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Structural Engineering or Civil Engineering (structural emphasis) required
15+ years of progressive structural engineering experience
Professional Engineer (PE) license required
Experience leading complex structural systems in high-availability industrial or mission-critical facilities, or equivalent combination of education, training or experience
Proven experience producing stamped engineering packages, reviewing vendor calculations, and managing AHJ coordination
Proficiency with structural analysis software such as SAP2000, ETABS, STAAD, RISA, RAM, or similar
Working knowledge of IBC, ASCE 7, AISC, ACI, and applicable seismic and non-structural anchorage standards
Ability to produce and interpret stamped engineering calculations, shop drawings, and fabrication details across steel, concrete, and connection design
Familiarity with fatigue, vibration, and dynamic loading analysis
Experience with CAD, PDM, and PLM tools such as SolidWorks, Revit, Windchill, Teamcenter, or equivalent
Practical understanding of data center infrastructure including MDCs, HAC systems, chillers, generators, UPS, PDUs, SFN/cooling piping, and associated structural demands
Familiarity with ASHRAE, SMACNA, and seismic bracing standards for MEP systems
Understanding of modular and prefabricated construction, factory build sequences, and OTR shipping constraints
Ability to present and defend technical positions clearly to engineering, manufacturing, and customer stakeholders
Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 30%
Master's Degree is preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Short-term incentive based on performance
Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
Paid time off accruing at a rate of 3.07 hours during your first year of employment
4 weeks of paid parental leave
11 company-paid holidays in 2027 (9 fixed holidays and 2 optional floating holidays), subject to change yearly
401(k) retirement plan
Employee stock purchase plan