Senior Structural Engineer

Responsibilities

• Where you'll work
• If based outside of our Houston, Long Beach, Reno, or San Francisco hubs, this role will be based remotely from your home office. You must be willing to travel as needed to our job sites and to one of our hub offices.
• Modular Product Design (Steel & Dynamics)
• Structural Analysis: Perform advanced static and dynamic analysis on modular steel enclosures. Calculate stresses for multiple load cases including transportation shock/vibration, crane lifting/rigging (pick points), and stacking configurations.
• Steel Detailing: Design and seal cold-formed and hot-rolled steel assemblies in accordance with AISC 360 and AISI S100.
• Connection Design: optimize connection details (moment frames, braced frames) for mass production, minimizing field welding in favor of bolted, verifiable connections.
• Equipment Support: Design integrated dunnage and support systems for heavy mechanical/electrical equipment (Chillers, Generators, Switchgear) within the module, accounting for seismic anchorage and vibration isolation.
• Site Infrastructure (Concrete & Foundation)
• Foundation Design: Engineer shallow and deep foundation systems (mat slabs, spread footings, piles) for high-load industrial sites. Interpret geotechnical reports to determine bearing capacities and settlement limits.
• Seismic Engineering: Execute rigorous seismic analysis for high-seismic zones (SDC D, E, F) per ASCE 7-22. Design lateral force-resisting systems to ensure operational continuity post-event.
• Plan of Record (POR): Develop standardized foundation templates that can be adapted by A&E firms for specific sites, reducing engineering cycle time.
• Coordination & Compliance
• BIM Management: Maintain the Structural Revit model. Coordinate continuously with MEP disciplines to resolve clashes (pipe penetrations, duct routing) before fabrication.
• Code Compliance: Ensure full adherence to IBC, ACI 318 (Concrete), AISC 341 (Seismic Provisions), and local amendments.
• Third-Party Review: Manage external structural peer reviews and coordinate with local jurisdictions for permitting and plan checks.

Requirements

• Professional Engineer (PE) license required
• 6+ years of experience in industrial, power generation, or mission-critical facility design
• Expert-level proficiency in RISA-3D, SAP2000, ETABS, or STAAD.Pro for structural analysis
• Advanced proficiency in Autodesk Revit Structure and Navisworks for BIM modeling and coordination, with working knowledge of Tekla Structures.
• Deep knowledge of ASCE 7 (Minimum Design Loads, specifically Ch. 11-22 for Seismic)
• Mastery of AISC 360/341 (Specification for Structural Steel Buildings and Seismic Provisions)
• Strong understanding of ACI 318 (Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete)
• Experience designing both structural steel and reinforced concrete systems
• Proven ability to design for manufacturing and assembly (DfMA principles)
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills with MEP, manufacturing, and field teams
• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering required
• Bonus points
• Structural Engineer (SE) license, particularly for CA/NV
• Master's degree in Civil or Structural

Benefits

Additional Information

Why join Giga The Pace: We're building at a speed most companies talk about but never actually operate at. If you've been bored somewhere else, you won't be here. The Impact : Every person at Giga touches the work that matters. No layers, no waiting for approval chains. You'll see your fingerprints on what we ship. The Team: A team of operators defining the future of AI infrastructure. We recruit A-players from the most innovative companies in the world, and they choose Giga because the work here means more. The Moment : AI doesn't run without power, and that's us. Giga is the picks and shovels behind the AI revolution. This industry is about to explode, and you'll be in the room where it's already happening.

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