Principal Civil, Structural & Architectural (CSA) Engineer

FluidStack • Seattle, WA

193d

About The Position

The Principal CSA Engineer ensures every Fluidstack facility has the bones to house extreme-density compute safely and sustainably. You will translate performance goals into site plans, structural frames and fit-outs that accelerate build schedules and cut embodied carbon.

Requirements

• B.S / B.A degree in Architectural / Civil / Structural engineering discipline.
• 10 + years CSA design for hyperscale data centers, or clean-manufacturing.
• Proficient in Revit, Navisworks, STAAD or RAM; seismic and wind-load expertise.
• Familiar with LEED/BREEAM and lifecycle-carbon accounting.

Nice To Haves

• Registered Architect or PE‐Structural a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of the CSA system for datacenters.
• Create strategy for datacenter CSA design and deployment.
• Develop CSA design standards for datacenters.
• Develop and maintain the basis of design, master specification and master drawings.
• Facilitate developing project specific drawings and documentation based on the master design with local adaptation working with external design consultants.
• Lead site due-diligence, geotechnical assessment and permitting strategy.
• Create architectural layouts optimised for hot-aisle/cold-aisle, liquid-cooling manifolds and service corridors.
• Analyse structural loads for high-mass DLC racks / air cooled racks, immersion tanks and seismic compliance.
• Specify fire-rating, floor finishes, acoustics and envelope insulation standards.
• Coordinate with Construction to prefab modular MEP skids and minimise on-site disruption.
• Interface with Mechanical, Electrical and Construction teams through 30/60/90% design reviews.
• Willing and able to travel domestic and international to support projects.

Benefits

• Competitive total compensation package (salary + equity).
• Retirement or pension plan, in line with local norms.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous PTO policy, in line with local norms.
• Fluidstack is remote first, but has offices in key hubs. For all other locations, we provide access to WeWork.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees