Civil, Structural & Architectural; CSA Engineer; Mission-Critical - Data Centers

Location & work modality:
Georgia or Houston, USA (Hybrid). Start: ASAP. Type of

Contract:

Full Time / Permanent. Travel Requirements:
First ~6 months are expected to be mixed remote plus travel, after which the majority will be onsite.

Submer designs and delivers end-to-end AI datacenter infrastructure built around industry-leading liquid cooling. We help organizations scale AI beyond the limits of traditional datacenters by enabling higher density, greater efficiency and lower environmental impact – accelerating time-to-AI from first deployment to full production.

We are seeking a CSA Engineer to lead and deliver all Civil, Structural, and Architectural scopes for a next-generation data center featuring high-density AI/HPC workloads and DLC cooling systems. The role ensures structural integrity, constructability, code compliance, architectural coordination, and seamless integration of CSA works with MEP, IT/OT, equipment installation, and commissioning activities.

• Lead a landmark AI data center project: Phase 1 of a 100 MW “AI factory” in Georgia, fast-track, hyperscale, high-density - not a traditional colocation or enterprise facility.
• Work at the forefront of AI infrastructure: Gain unique, marketable experience designing state-of-the-art power, cooling, and compute systems.
• Work in a fast-paced, high-impact environment: Contribute to a project that pushes the boundaries of scale, density, and next-generation data center design.

• Civil & Structural Design Engineering
• Oversee the design consultants and monitor construction, ensuring quality, compliance, and alignment with client requirements.
• Oversee the development and review structural designs including foundations, slabs, steel structures, equipment pads, pipe supports, mezzanines, and load‑bearing elements.
• Perform calculations for gravity loads, seismic, wind, dynamic loads, vibration, and heavy equipment anchoring.
• Ensure CSA designs accommodate DLC system requirements such as piping weight, anchor points, and thermal expansion considerations.
• Review geotechnical reports, site drainage, grading, retaining structures, and utility routing.
• Validate that all CSA design packages meet performance, resilience, and durability requirements.
• Architectural & Building Systems
• Lead architectural design coordination including layouts, fire separations, wall assemblies, and space optimization for high‑density computing areas.
• Integrate architectural layouts with MEP systems ensuring proper clearances, maintainability, airflow, and equipment access.
• Develop specifications for building envelope, roofing, insulation, waterproofing, fire stopping, penetrations, and structural openings.
• Ensure proper design and sizing of loading docks, staging areas, access routes, and equipment movement paths.
• Code Compliance & Permitting
• Ensure compliance with IBC, NFPA, ASCE, local/state building codes, and AHJ requirements.
• Support permitting submissions, inspections, and coordination with authorities.
• Design Coordination & Multidisciplinary Alignment
• Participate in design reviews, clash detection, constructability assessments, and technical workshops.
• Coordinate closely with Mechanical and Electrical teams to ensure accurate penetrations, supports, equipment pad design, routing, and architectural integration.
• Support Value Engineering and propose optimized solutions without compromising quality or performance.
• Construction Support & Field Engineering
• Provide onsite oversight for CSA works including foundations, steel erection, walls, roofing, fit‑out, and architectural finishes.
• Review shop drawings, RFIs, method statements, and material submittals.
• Conduct inspections for reinforcement, formwork, concrete pouring, steel erection, welding, coatings, waterproofing, and architectural systems.
• Oversee trenching, excavation, utility installation, site development, stormwater management, and grading compliance.
• Commissioning & Turnover (CSA Scope)
• Support commissioning readiness checks for CSA components.
• Verify equipment anchorage, structural compliance, fire barriers, insulation, door hardware, and egress…