Embedded Structural Engineer

Stok•San Francisco, CA

7h•$103,000 - $153,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Stok leads organizations to decarbonize now. We integrate expertise across ESG and sustainability consulting, carbon, energy engineering, commissioning, and project delivery. From the enterprise to asset level, we provide clients with strategy, management, and technical support to translate bold commitments into impact. Our global team delivers on client ambitions across programs and projects worldwide. In our own operations, Stok uses third-party frameworks such as B Corp, the International Living Future Institute (ILFI) Just Label, and the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to guide, verify, and share our progress toward our commitment to a radically better world for all. Stok is seeking a Data Center Structural Engineer to join our Carbon Services Team. The role will be embedded within a Hyperscaler Data Center client of Stok’s with 32 - 36 hours/week dedicated to that one project. As a consultant at Stok, you will work with some of the world’s most innovative companies, including those influencing iconic corporate climate programs and real estate projects for positive impact. Ideal candidates have a background in building science, sustainable design, embodied carbon tools and policy, and are detail-oriented and able to communicate complex ideas, strategies, and data to technical and non-technical audiences. At Stok, We Seek Culture Add, Not Culture Fit. At Stok, our values guide every decision we make and action we take on behalf of our partners and clients. They are: Stok joy Own it Care deeply Demand better Our Values-Aligned Team Members: Craft innovative ideas and have a say in how the firm operates. We have built self-management and distributive governance into our organizational structure to enable every team member to share input on policies and procedures. Strive for a better way to do business and create a positive impact through their work. Stok believes in business as a force for good and is a certified B Corp, demonstrating our commitment to maximizing social and environmental impacts, in addition to profit. Give back in a meaningful way. We donate 3% of profits to causes we believe in through a combination of pro-bono services and donations. Advocate for a level playing field. Stok has intentionally baked social justice into our operations, which we hold ourselves accountable to through our International Living Future Institute JUST Label. Participate in a transparent, objective, merit-based compensation and profit distribution processes and policies Our purpose is to boldly catalyze an environmentally restorative and socially equitable world, and Stok needs you to fulfill it!

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Structural Engineering, Architecture, Sustainability, or Environmental Science; Master's degree preferred
5–10 years of relevant experience in structural engineering, embodied carbon, or sustainability within large-scale construction — data center experience a strong plus
Direct experience in structural and/or foundation systems design with a demonstrated focus on carbon footprint reduction in concrete and steel
Familiarity with LCA software (e.g., One Click LCA, Tally) and the ability to interpret Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs)
Knowledge of Construction Specification Institute (CSI) format
Working knowledge of environmental regulations as they pertain to construction sites (air, water, waste)
Strong analytical and data interpretation skills with the ability to communicate findings clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
Excellent project management skills with demonstrated ability to manage cross-functional stakeholder groups
Professional Engineer (PE) licensure preferred
A passion for climate action and the drive to make measurable impact at scale

Responsibilities

Lead the comprehensive updating of Construction Specifications to ensure low-GHG solutions are mandated, adopted, and executable across global design and construction activities.
Develop a data-driven roadmap for decarbonizing equipment specifications, utilizing Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) data and supplier-specific Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs).
Leverage global research, LCA hotspots in heavy construction (e.g., concrete, steel), and industry best practices to prioritize specification updates.
Establish and track Specification Adoption Metrics to quantify the GHG performance of projects against updated standards.
Facilitate Sustainability Page Turns — a collaborative review process — to ensure requirements are localized, technically feasible, and optimized for carbon considerations without compromising structural integrity.
Perform formal assessments of project constraints, market feasibility, and regional material availability to ensure sustainability goals align with structural requirements.
Manage the end-to-end process of specification drafting, Technical Assistance (TA) memos, and cross-functional communication regarding revisions.
Act as an embedded consultant on behalf of the client, bridging high-level Net Zero goals with ground-level construction execution.
Manage multiple workstreams at varying stages of the specification development and implementation process.
Build and maintain effective relationships with diverse internal and external stakeholders, translating complex carbon data into actionable engineering requirements.

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision coverage (can also include dependents)
Employer-funded and tax-deductible Health Reimbursement Account
Employee-funded and tax-deductible Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
Mental health concierge service
Life, accidental death, long-term and short-term disability coverage
50% Employer-funded group health benefit plan
Employer-funded Health Spending and Wellness Spending Accounts
Employee Assistance Program
Life, Accidental Death, Long-Term Disability coverage
Flexible work schedules.
Quiet Fridays
Flexible Personal Time Off
Minimum of 80 hours per year for Paid Time Off (PTO) or vacation time
80 hours per year for holiday time (floating holidays)
80 hours per year for wellness (or sick) time
40 hours per year for learning and development
16 hours per year for volunteer time (to give back to your community and the causes that matter most to you!)
401(k) (world’s first fossil fuel-free and gun-free 401(k) plan so you can invest in a future you believe in) or Registered Retirement Savings Plan (Canada)
Annual Learning and Development stipend
Work from Home stipend (to support remote ergonomics)
Annual US National Parks Pass or Parks Canada Discovery Pass
Donation program
Cellphone benefit
Personal company credit card