Job Description
Associate Director – Structural Engineering (Data Centers) (Senior level) - Bogota, Colombia.
Project engineering management and technical leadership within the structural discipline, focused on data center operations, scale, resilience, and speed.
Responsibilities
- Lead and develop structural system designs tailored to data center operations, including concrete and steel systems, high-load demands, vibration criteria, redundancy, and constructability requirements.
- Conduct structural analysis and calculations for building and foundation systems, factoring in seismic, wind, and vibration loads.
- Plan for future scalability and operational flexibility.
- Specify structural materials and systems such as steel frames, reinforced concrete, foundation types, and vibration mitigation solutions.
- Supervise the development of design documentation for tilt‑up concrete panels, precast structures, steel framing systems, and deep and shallow foundations.
- Coordinate with mechanical, electrical, architectural,
and geotechnical teams to integrate structural systems efficiently.
- Adhere to industry-specific standards such as ASCE, ACI, AISC, IBC, Eurocodes, and local regulations.
- Review design documentation, specifications, and calculation reports for completeness and accuracy.
- Communicate design plans effectively with clients, architects, contractors, and project stakeholders.
- Stay informed on data center trends, best practices, and emerging technologies.
- Mentor and develop team of structural engineers.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with a strong focus on structural engineering.
- 8+ years of professional experience in structural engineering, focused on data center or mission‑critical infrastructure.
- Proficient in structural design for concrete and steel systems, including high-load, redundancy, and vibration criteria.
- Extensive knowledge of international structural codes and standards (ASCE, AC
📌 Associate Director (Bogotá)
🏢 AECOM
📍 Bogotá