Ehvert Engineering a Salas O'Brien company

We are seeking a skilled Structural Modeler as an independent contract worker to support the design and coordination of cutting-edge data center projects across the U.S. In this role, you will be responsible for modeling, analyzing, and detailing both steel and concrete structures, performing calculations, preparing technical documentation, and ensuring design accuracy using advanced BIM and structural analysis tools. You will collaborate closely with MEP teams and other disciplines in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, contributing to the full project lifecycle from schematic design through execution. Strong technical knowledge, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills are essential.

• →A bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering
• →Proven working experience in structural engineering/modeling and finite element analysis
• →Written and spoken English B1-B2 and higher
• →Experience using software such as Ram, Risa, Staad, Etabs, Tekla, SDS2, Solidworks, Autodesk Revit, Autodesk Robot (or other) would be a huge plus
• →Experience working on structural drawings
• →Experience calculating bearing structures is a plus but not required
• →Excellent knowledge of construction methods and regulations
• →Microsoft Office proficiency (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• →A data-driven mindset with excellent mathematical skills
• →Self-starters that are ambitious and thrive in a fast-paced environment
• →Ability to communicate technical knowledge in a clear and understandable manner
• →Excellent communication skills

• Perform on high-profile, hyperscale, and AI data center projects in a rapidly expanding industry
• Collaborate with leading professionals and global clients such as Microsoft, Oracle, Uber, and Amazon
• Competitive terms of the contract
• Dynamic environment fostering creativity through exposure to advanced technologies such as BIM, VDC, digital twins, and augmented reality

Collaborate with Ehvert Mission Critical, a business unit within Salas O’Brien, and help us achieve our international engineering goals!

Ehvert Mission Critical specializes in the design and construction management of data centers. We are a business unit within Salas O’Brien - a 4,000-person engineering and professional services firm, widely recognized for its extensive expertise and impressive project portfolio. With more than 10,000 projects annually and 100 offices across North America, Salas O'Brien is ranked #39 on Engineering News-Record’s 2024 Top 500 Design Firms list.

Ehvert Mission Critical, a business unit within Salas O’Brien, is an industry leader in data center facility engineering, specializing in hyperscale and AI data centers, designing massive data centers for global tech giants like Microsoft, Uber, Oracle, and Amazon. Our projects involve complex electrical, mechanical, automation, and security systems necessary to power, cool, and secure these high-demand facilities, often exceeding loads of 100 MW per facility and up to 500 MW per site.

We are recognized for our advanced engineering and construction techniques, including Building Information Modeling (BIM), Virtual Design and Construction (VDC), and augmented reality.

We offer high competitive service fees to our independent contractors.

This engagement is strictly as an independent contractor. You will not be eligible for any employee benefits, and we will not withhold taxes, provide insurance(s), or make contributions to social security/pensions on your behalf. You are responsible for complying with all tax and labor obligations in your country of residence. A formal independent contractor agreement will be required before work begins, governed by Texas, United States law.

For more information, visit www.ehvert.com and www.salasobrien.com.