Senior Structural Engineer, Modular Systems & Skids

ABOUT FLUIDSTACK

We exist to make humanity more free. For most of human history, you farmed or you starved. Technology gave people more time for the things they wanted to do, instead of things they had to do. Powerful AI will be the biggest lever for human choice we've ever built - but only if models are aligned with what humanity actually wants. There are groups building AI who don't share these goals. Whoever deploys frontier compute infrastructure fastest will decide whether AI expands human freedom or shrinks it.

We're singularly focused on delivering 10 to 100s of GWs of compute faster than anyone else, rethinking every layer of the stack. We acquire power, design and build data centers, and operate them - with teams spanning hardware and software. Speed and scale are our key differentiators. Come be a part of building civilization-scale infrastructure for AI.

We hire people who care deeply about this problem space. If that is you, please apply!

HOW WE OPERATE

• High ownership. Full autonomy. Own things end to end often taking on scope outside your core role without being asked to get things done.
• Velocity. We drive everything forward as fast as possible.
• First principles. Challenge every assumption. Zero analogy thinking, no egos, the best idea wins.
• Love of the game. The frontier of AI is the most interesting problem of our time. We put in long hours at high intensity to push the frontier forward.

THE DATA CENTER DESIGN TEAM

Examples of key problems the team is working on

• Lead the design, development, and execution of 50GW+ of data centers this decade.
• Drive the next generation of liquid cooling and electrical distribution systems.
• Develop and scale first-of-a-kind modular data centers.
• Influence behind-the-meter designs and planning for multi-GW campuses.

ROLE SCOPE

• Lead structural engineering on custom modular systems across a multi-site portfolio, from early design through factory production, delivery, and site installation.
• Design and engineer structural steel frameworks and modular systems to project requirements and industry standards.
• Perform static, dynamic, and seismic calculations for modular frames, stacking configurations, lifting and rigging, transport load cases, and foundation interface connections (ETABS, RISA, RAM).
• Manage external structural consultants and modular manufacturers, and coordinate with civil and MEP engineers.
• Drive technical alignment across fabricators, GCs, and project teams from design through site installation.
• Develop modular structural standards and connection details that repeat across the productized build.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

The below is a starting point. We always make space for exceptional people, so if you don't fit this role exactly, tell us where you would. https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/fluidstack/05c2e69c-42f9-4fcb-9cf0-a467aaf98f1c

• You've led structural design of modular, prefabricated, or skid-based systems, owning calculations through fabrication and installation.
• You run static, dynamic, and seismic analysis for modular frames, transport, and lifting cases in ETABS, RISA, or RAM.
• You've managed modular manufacturers and external consultants and held them to a structural standard.
• You think in repeatable systems and connection details, not one-off buildings.
• You coordinate across civil, MEP, fabricators, and GCs to land a design that actually installs.
• Bonus: PE license. Modular or prefab data center or industrial systems. Steel connection design. Transport and rigging engineering. Productized build programs.

BENEFITS

• Competitive total compensation package (cash + equity).
• Retirement or pension plan, in line with local norms.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous PTO policy, in line with local norms.

The base salary range for this position is $200,000 - $250,000 per year, depending on experience, skills, qualifications, and location. This range represents our good faith estimate of the compensation for this role at the time of posting. Total compensation may also include equity in the form of stock options.

We are committed to pay equity and transparency.

Fluidstack is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and protected veterans’ status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Fluidstack will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records pursuant to applicable law.

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