Associate Director – Structural Engineering for Data Centers

About the role

AECOM's Enterprise Capabilities is seeking an Associate Director – Structural Engineering (Data Centers) at the senior level to join our office in Bogota, Colombia. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in structural engineering for mission‑critical facilities, with deep expertise in the demands for scale, resilience, and speed in data center operations.

Key responsibilities

• Lead structural system design for data centers, including concrete and steel systems, high‑load demands, vibration criteria, redundancy, and constructability.
• Conduct structural analysis and capacity planning for building and foundation systems, accounting for seismic, wind, and vibration loads.
• Specify structural materials and systems such as steel frames, reinforced concrete, shallow and deep foundations, and vibration mitigation solutions.
• Supervise development of design documentation for tilt‑up concrete panels, precast structures, steel framing, and foundations.
• Coordinate with mechanical, electrical, architectural, and geotechnical teams to integrate structural systems efficiently.
• Ensure compliance with ASCE, ACI, AISC, IBC, Eurocodes and local regulations.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in civil/structural engineering.
• 8+ years of experience in structural engineering for data centers or mission‑critical infrastructure.
• Proven ability to review and respond to contractor submittals, shop drawings, and RFIs.
• Advanced level of written and spoken English.

Required skills

• Structural design of concrete and steel systems.
• Structural analysis and modeling (SAP2000, ETABS, SAFE, RAM).
• Proficiency with BIM tools (Tekla, Revit).