Lead Structural Engineer - EPC Digital

Job Summary

The Lead Structural Engineer is responsible for leading the structural engineering scope of Digital EPC projects from concept and detailed design through procurement support, construction and final handover. The role ensures that buildings, equipment foundations, structural steel, reinforced concrete, raised-floor supports, equipment platforms, rooftop structures and associated systems are safe, compliant, constructible and aligned with the loading, resilience and operational requirements of mission-critical digital infrastructure.

The position provides discipline leadership for data centres, ICT facilities, telecommunications hubs, command-and-control environments, smart infrastructure and other technology-intensive developments. The Lead Structural Engineer coordinates engineers, designers, specialist consultants, vendors, construction teams and client representatives while managing interfaces with architecture, geotechnical, civil, mechanical cooling, electrical power, ICT and commissioning functions.

The role safeguards engineering quality through disciplined design governance, structural analysis, vibration and loading assessment, model coordination, constructability review and change control. It resolves complex engineering issues and ensures structural deliverables support equipment procurement, fabrication, installation sequencing, maintainability, expansion and operational handover.

Job Responsibilities 1

1. Structural Engineering Leadership

Lead planning, execution and technical assurance of the structural scope, establishing design priorities, deliverable schedules, resource requirements and quality expectations.

2. Structural Design & Technical Governance

Direct structural design criteria, calculations, specifications, drawings, models and reviews in compliance with project requirements, equipment loading data and applicable codes.

3. Mission-Critical Buildings & Equipment Support

Provide technical leadership for data halls, technical buildings, equipment foundations, structural frames, slabs, platforms, supports and rooftop equipment structures.

4. Loading, Vibration & Resilience Assessment

Coordinate static, dynamic, seismic, wind, vibration, impact and equipment loads and verify structural performance against serviceability, redundancy and operational requirements.

5. Geotechnical, Architectural & MEP Interfaces

Manage foundation criteria, penetrations, openings, builder-work, equipment access, raised-floor systems and interfaces with civil, architectural, mechanical, electrical and ICT disciplines.

6. Vendor, Fabrication & Procurement Engineering

Review vendor loads, anchor arrangements, support details, shop drawings, material submissions, fabrication documents and technical deviations.

7. Constructability & Site Engineering Support

Lead constructability reviews and resolve technical queries, field changes, nonconformities, repair proposals and installation issues while protecting design intent.

8. Engineering Quality, Safety & Compliance

Ensure calculations, drawings and specifications are checked, verified and approved under quality procedures, authority requirements, structural codes and contractual obligations.

9. Value Engineering, Modularity & Future Expansion

Drive standardization, modularization, material efficiency and design optimization while protecting safety, durability, maintainability and future capacity requirements.

10. Team Development & Technical Coordination

Guide structural engineers and designers, allocate work, review performance, share technical knowledge and maintain effective stakeholder communication.

Job Responsibilities 2

Additional Responsibilities 3

Job Knowledge & Skills

1. Mission-Critical Structural Systems

Advanced knowledge of reinforced concrete, structural steel, equipment foundations, technical buildings, platforms, supports and structures used in digital infrastructure.

2. Structural Analysis & Design Assurance

Strong command of load development, analysis, stability, strength, serviceability, vibration, durability and verification principles under relevant international standards.

3. Equipment Loading & Dynamic Performance

Ability to assess heavy equipment, rooftop plant, generators, cooling systems, batteries, racks and structures subject to vibration, seismic and dynamic effects.

4. BIM, Constructability & Systems Integration

Ability to coordinate structural models, penetrations, openings, access, tolerances, fabrication, erection and interfaces with MEP and ICT systems.

5. Technical Leadership & Problem Solving

Strong analytical, communication and decision-making capability to resolve complex structural issues and align multidisciplinary stakeholders.

Job Experience

Structural Engineering Experience: Minimum 12+ years in design and project delivery

Progressive experience in structural engineering for data centres, ICT facilities, telecommunications, mission-critical infrastructure, industrial buildings or technology-intensive EPC projects.

Discipline Leadership Experience: Minimum 5+ years leading structural engineering teams

Responsibility for calculations, drawings, models, design reviews, vendor coordination, multidisciplinary interfaces and engineering quality.

Digital EPC & Construction Support Experience: Minimum 5+ years across design, procurement and site delivery

Experience translating specialist equipment, resilience and operational requirements into fabrication, construction and installation-ready structural solutions.

Competencies

Education