Senior Structural Engineer – Mission Critical
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.
The Specifics of the Role
- Structural Engineer is involved from the beginning to foresee preliminary design problems for Mission Critical projects.
- Focus is on problem solving instead of finger pointing. The Architect, Engineer, and Contractor are on the same team.
- Project designs based on construction schedule versus fully finished package.
- Preliminary pricing advantages due to historical construction experience.
- Value engineering is ongoing as the design is refined.
- Input from jobsite can identify construction issues.
- Projects can be designed to the builder's strength.
- Easier for engineer to issue changes or make revisions.
- Opportunity for site and quality visits to assist in solving field issues.
- Relationship building with Field Staff (Superintendents and other on-site personnel).
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or Architectural Engineering with Structural emphasis.
- Master's Degree with Structural emphasis preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience designing Mission Critical projects.
- PE and/or SE license preferred.
- 3-D CAD experience is a plus.
- Team oriented attitude.
- Resilient and adaptable to changes.
Some Things You Should Know
- Our clients and projects are nationwide – Travel will be required.
- No other builder can offer the collaborative design-build approach that Clayco does.
- We work on creative, complex, award-winning, high-profile jobs.
- The pace is fast!
Why Clayco?
- 2025 Best Places to Work – St. Louis Business Journal, Los Angeles Business Journal, and Phoenix Business Journal.
- 2025 ENR Midwest – Midwest Contractor (#1).
- 2025 ENR Top 100 Design-Build Firms – Design-Build Contractor (Top 5).
- 2025 ENR Top 100 Green Contractors – Green Contractor (Top 3).
- 2025 ENR Top 25 Data Center Builders - Data Center Contractor (Top 3).
Benefits
- Discretionary Annual Bonus: Subject to company and individual performance.
- Comprehensive Benefits Package Including: Medical, dental and vision plans, 401k, generous PTO and paid company holidays, employee assistance program, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability coverage, learning & development programs and more!
Compensation
- The salary range for this position considers a wide range of factors in making compensation decisions including but not limited to: Education, qualifications, skills, training, experience, certifications, internal equity, and location. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.