What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Structural Engineer position at hut8?
ABOUT HUT 8
Imagine the ultimate destination for those who want to work at the cutting edge of technology, energy, and infrastructure. Hut 8 is on a mission to build and operate some of the world’s largest data centers for next-generation computing workloads, including AI, Colocation, Cloud, and Bitcoin Mining. We are proud to offer interesting and challenging opportunities for individuals who want to build teams, solve problems, and make an impact from day one. If you’re an ambitious individual looking for a career that is as rewarding as it is challenging, you’ve come to the right place.
ABOUT THE ROLE
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•Design and analyze foundations for heavy equipment and infrastructure, ensuring compliance with regulations and safety standards.
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Conduct detailed structural analysis of metal structures (steel frameworks, beams, supports) to evaluate their performance under dynamic loads, stress, and environmental conditions.
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Perform load-bearing capacity analysis and determine material specifications for both concrete and metal components.
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Work closely with architects, MEP engineers, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment across all project disciplines and optimize design solutions.
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Collaborate with the EPC team to troubleshoot and resolve any structural issues during design and construction phases.
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Prepare detailed engineering reports, design calculations, drawings, and technical specifications for all structural designs.
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Conduct site inspections and provide recommendations for ensuring the structural integrity of the building during the construction phase.
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Ensure that designs adhere to safety standards, quality control, and environmental regulations.
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Monitor construction processes to ensure that structures are built in accordance with approved designs and specifications.
ABOUT YOU
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Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering.
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7 years in structural engineering, with a focus on foundation design and calculations.
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Expertise in structural analysis software (e.g., STAAD Pro, AutoCAD), load-bearing calculations, and design standards for concrete and metal structures.
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Expertise in the analysis of metal structures under dynamic loading, fatigue, and thermal stress.
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Experience with large scale commercial buildings (i.e. warehouses, manufacturing facilities etc)
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Familiarity with geotechnical studies, foundation design techniques, and related regulations
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Familiarity with IBC code and FM requirements
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Experience in data center or energy facility design
ABOUT THE WORK ENVIRONMENT
This role is in office at our corporate headquarters in the Brickell area of Miami, Florida. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
WHAT MAKES HUT 8 A GREAT PLACE TO WORK
Hut 8 offers a benefits and wellness program that includes medical, dental, vision, life, and short-term and long-term disability insurance, as well as paid time off. We are proud to invest in building the best team in the industry. At all levels of the organization, we are driven by an entrepreneurial spirit, radical transparency, and relentless growth mentality.
At Hut 8, you will have the opportunity to:
▶ Work with bright, driven peers from a range of educational and professional backgrounds including software development, energy, engineering, entrepreneurship, investment banking, private equity, and management consulting
▶ Design and pitch new products, services, and other initiatives to a leadership team consisting of serial entrepreneurs and seasoned executives and backed by a board of directors consisting of industry veterans of energy, finance, and government
▶ Debate ideas and alternatives in a truly meritocratic setting where the learning curve is steep and the lessons come from both senior and junior members of the team
▶ Build a lifelong network of friends and professional connections at the cutting-edge intersection of technology, energy, and infrastructure