Principal CSA Engineer at Lambda defining global design standards in next-gen AI data centers. Leading CSA strategy to enhance scalability, resiliency, and sustainability of AI infrastructures.
Responsibilities
Define and drive CSA vision, standards, and strategies to ensure Lambda’s AI data centers are resilient, sustainable, and customer focused.
Invent, validate, and scale CSA design solutions that meet critical business demands through prototyping, delivery, and continuous improvement.
Lead CSA design/BOD, construction, and lifecycle oversight across facilities, ensuring compliance with building codes, regulatory frameworks, and environmental standards.
Partner across disciplines to integrate CSA seamlessly with mechanical, electrical, liquid cooling, networking, and operations teams.
Optimize new and existing facilities to rapidly deploy capacity, leveraging modular and advanced construction technologies.
Lead vendor and contractor management for CSA scopes, including negotiations, design reviews, construction oversight, and quality/safety assurance.
Requirements
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Civil, Structural, or Architectural Engineering (or related)
20+ years’ experience delivering mission-critical facilities in high-density environments, with 7+ years in hyperscale data centers
Deep expertise in CSA design and constructability solutions for AI/ML racks, liquid-cooling systems, and power distribution
Proven ability to deliver CSA systems that balance cost, reliability, and speed in fast-paced environments
Strong fluency with building codes, regulations, and civil/structural design tools (IBC, IFC, ASCE, ACI, AISC)
Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders and drive customer-focused outcomes across global programs
Comfortable operating in fast-moving environments, with a history of aligning technical execution to meaningful business results
Ability to bring clarity, drive, and rigor—balancing technical depth with pragmatic execution
Willing to travel up to 50% for data center audit, setup, commissioning, and optimization
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents
Wellness and Commuter stipends for select roles
401k Plan with 2% company match (USA employees)
Flexible Paid Time Off Plan that we all actually use
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