Hybrid Principal Civil Structural Architect

Posted 3 weeks ago

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About the role

  • 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

Job title

Principal Civil Structural Architect

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

$223,000 - $372,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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