Senior Structural Engineer · Remote
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Senior Structural Engineer · Remote
Structural Engineer – Data Centre Project (Berlin, Germany)
Contract Type: Freelance / Contract
Location: Fully Remote (Germany-based project)
Project: Large-scale Data Centre Development, Berlin
Start: ASAP / Flexible
Overview
An established engineering consultancy is seeking an experienced Freelance Structural Engineer to support a major data centre project in Berlin. The role offers fully remote working while contributing to a high-profile, technically complex project within Germany.
You will work closely with multidisciplinary design teams, supporting structural design development in compliance with German regulations and HOAI, from early design through to execution planning.
Key Responsibilities
- Structural design and engineering for a data centre project in accordance with German standards
- Preparation and review of calculations, reports, and design documentation
- Coordination with architects, MEP engineers, and project stakeholders
- Ensuring compliance with HOAI service phases (LPH) relevant to the project scope
- Applying German codes and standards (e.g. Eurocodes with German National Annexes)
- Supporting design reviews, approvals, and technical queries
- Contributing to design optimisation for complex structural systems typical of data centres
Required Experience & Skills
- Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering
- Proven experience working on projects in Germany
- Strong working knowledge of HOAI and German planning processes
- Experience on data centre, industrial, or technically complex commercial projects preferred
- Solid understanding of German building regulations and standards
- Ability to work independently in a remote, freelance capacity
- Strong communication and coordination skills
Desirable
- Experience working with international project teams
- Familiarity with BIM workflows (e.g. Revit, RFEM, SOFiSTiK, or similar)
- German language skills (business or technical level) advantageous, but not mandatory
What’s on Offer
- Fully remote working arrangement
- Freelance / contract engagement with competitive day rate
- Opportunity to work on a major data centre development in Berlin
- Potential for long-term extensions and future projects
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