About Us
Clayco is a full-service, turnkey real estate development, master planning, architecture, engineering, and construction firm that safely delivers clients across North America the highest quality solutions on time, on budget, and above and beyond expectations. With $7.6 billion in revenue for 2024, Clayco specializes in the "art and science of building," providing fast track, efficient solutions for industrial, commercial, institutional, and residential related building projects.
About CDE
Clayco Design & Engineering (CDE) is a leading firm specializing in mission-critical structural design for data centers, high-tech manufacturing, and other high-reliability facilities. As part of Clayco’s integrated design-build approach, we deliver innovative, resilient, and high-performance structures that support the operational demands of mission-critical environments.
Position Overview
We are seeking a Senior Structural Engineer – Mission Critical to lead the design and analysis of structural systems for data centers and other high-reliability facilities. This role requires expertise in designing robust, scalable, and resilient structures that can withstand seismic, wind, and vibration loads while meeting the uptime requirements of mission-critical operations. The ideal candidate will have experience with steel and concrete structures, foundation design, and dynamic loading conditions.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead structural design efforts for mission-critical facilities, ensuring high reliability and compliance with industry codes and standards (IBC, ASCE 7, AISC, ACI, etc.).
- Perform structural analysis and modeling using software such as SAP2000, ETABS, STAAD.Pro, or RAM Structural System.
- Design steel, concrete, and hybrid structural systems optimized for data center operations and high-load environments.
- Develop seismic, wind, and vibration control strategies to enhance structural resilience and performance.
- Coordinate with architectural, mechanical, electrical, and civil engineering teams to ensure seamless integration of structural systems.
- Oversee structural detailing and construction document preparation, ensuring accuracy and constructability.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.
- Support construction administration, site inspections, and structural assessments to validate design performance.
- Stay current with emerging materials, technologies, and industry best practices to enhance mission-critical structural design.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering; Master’s degree preferred.
- Professional Engineer (PE) or Structural Engineer (SE) license required.
- 10+ years of structural engineering experience, with at least 5 years in mission-critical facilities (data centers, high-tech manufacturing, etc.).
- Strong knowledge of structural analysis, dynamic loading, and foundation design for mission-critical applications.
- Experience with progressive collapse, blast-resistant, and high-reliability design principles.
- Familiarity with BIM tools (Revit, Navisworks) and structural design software.
- Excellent problem-solving, leadership, and communication skills.
- Willingness to travel to project sites for coordination and structural assessments.
Why Join Clayco Design & Engineering?
- Be at the forefront of mission-critical structural design for high-tech and data-intensive industries.
- Work on high-profile, complex projects in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
- Competitive salary, benefits, and career advancement opportunities.
- Engage with a dynamic team of industry experts in a design-build setting.
If you are passionate about structural engineering, high-performance building design, and mission-critical infrastructure, we want to hear from you! Apply today to join our team.