Sustainability Structural Engineer

Sustainability Structural Engineer Stok•3.5 San Francisco, CA Job Details $103,000•$153,000 a year 23 hours ago Benefits Work from home stipend Health savings account Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Work from home Employee assistance program Vision insurance Flexible schedule Qualifications Environmental regulations Data center experience Structural engineering practices 5 years Engineering Architecture Consulting experience Research Mid-level Environmental Science Master's degree Bachelor's degree in architecture Analysis skills Project management Bachelor's degree Bachelor's degree in environmental science Climate change mitigation Data interpretation Greenhouse gases Developing structural designs Carbon footprint reduction Cross-functional collaboration Professional Engineer Working on construction projects Sustainable design Project stakeholder communication Stakeholder relationship building Structural Engineering Cross-functional communication Life cycle assessment Stakeholder management

Full Job Description Data Center Structural Engineer, Embed Compensation Range:

$103,000•153,000 based on market location and experience.

Location:

This role's preferred location is in San Francisco, San Diego, Denver or can be located anywhere in the U.S., or Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Toronto or can be located anywhere in Canada. Stok has a hybrid workforce across North America and globally. Although we have offices in San Francisco, San Diego, Denver and some co-working locations across the continent, we encourage team members to pursue a work from home, hybrid or in-person setup that works best for them. There are no mandated in-person working requirements. Job Description Stok leads organizations to decarbonize now. We integrate expertise across ESG and sustainability consulting, carbon, energy engineering, commissioning, and project delivery. From the enterprise to asset level, we provide clients with strategy, management, and technical support to translate bold commitments into impact. Our global team delivers on client ambitions across programs and projects worldwide. In our own operations, Stok uses third-party frameworks such as B Corp, the International Living Future Institute (ILFI) Just Label, and the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to guide, verify, and share our progress toward our commitment to a radically better world for all. Stok is seeking a Data Center Structural Engineer to join our Carbon Services Team. The role will be embedded within a Hyperscaler Data Center client of Stok's with 32•36 hours/week dedicated to that one project. As a consultant at Stok, you will work with some of the world's most innovative companies, including those influencing iconic corporate climate programs and real estate projects for positive impact. Ideal candidates have a background in building science, sustainable design, embodied carbon tools and policy, and are detail-oriented and able to communicate complex ideas, strategies, and data to technical and non-technical audiences. At Stok, We Seek Culture Add, Not Culture Fit. At Stok, our values guide every decision we make and action we take on behalf of our partners and clients.

They are:

Stok joy Own it Care deeply Demand better

Our Values-Aligned Team Members:

Craft innovative ideas and have a say in how the firm operates. We have built self-management and distributive governance into our organizational structure to enable every team member to share input on policies and procedures. Strive for a better way to do business and create a positive impact through their work. Stok believes in business as a force for good and is a certified B Corp, demonstrating our commitment to maximizing social and environmental impacts, in addition to profit. Give back in a meaningful way. We donate 3% of profits to causes we believe in through a combination of pro-bono services and donations. Advocate for a level playing field. Stok has intentionally baked social justice into our operations, which we hold ourselves accountable to through our International Living Future Institute JUST Label. Participate in a transparent, objective, merit-based compensation and profit distribution processes and policies Our purpose is to boldly catalyze an environmentally restorative and socially equitable world, and Stok needs you to fulfill it!

RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead the comprehensive updating of Construction Specifications to ensure low-GHG solutions are mandated, adopted, and executable across global design and construction activities. Develop a data-driven roadmap for decarbonizing equipment specifications, utilizing Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) data and supplier-specific Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs). Leverage global research, LCA hotspots in heavy construction (e.g., concrete, steel), and industry best practices to prioritize specification updates. Establish and track Specification Adoption Metrics to quantify the GHG performance of projects against updated standards. Facilitate Sustainability Page Turns — a collaborative review process — to ensure requirements are localized, technically feasible, and optimized for carbon considerations without compromising structural integrity. Perform formal assessments of project constraints, market feasibility, and regional material availability to ensure sustainability goals align with structural requirements. Manage the end-to-end process of specification drafting, Technical Assistance (TA) memos, and cross-functional communication regarding revisions. Act as an embedded consultant on behalf of the client, bridging high-level Net Zero goals with ground-level construction execution. Manage multiple workstreams at varying stages of the specification development and implementation process. Build and maintain effective relationships with diverse internal and external stakeholders, translating complex carbon data into actionable engineering requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in Structural Engineering, Architecture, Sustainability, or Environmental Science; Master's degree preferred 5-10 years of relevant experience in structural engineering, embodied carbon, or sustainability within large-scale construction — data center experience a strong plus Direct experience in structural and/or foundation systems design with a demonstrated focus on carbon footprint reduction in concrete and steel Familiarity with LCA software (e.g., One Click LCA, Tally) and the ability to interpret Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) Knowledge of Construction Specification Institute (CSI) format Working knowledge of environmental regulations as they pertain to construction sites (air, water, waste) Strong analytical and data interpretation skills with the ability to communicate findings clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences Excellent project management skills with demonstrated ability to manage cross-functional stakeholder groups Professional Engineer (PE) licensure preferred A passion for climate action and the drive to make measurable impact at scale How We Support You Health Benefits US-Based Team Members Medical, dental and vision coverage (can also include dependents) Employer-funded and tax-deductible Health Reimbursement Account Employee-funded and tax-deductible Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts Mental health concierge service Life, accidental death, long-term and short-term disability coverage Canada-Based Team Members 50% Employer-funded group health benefit plan Employer-funded Health Spending and Wellness Spending Accounts Employee Assistance Program Life, Accidental Death, Long-Term Disability coverage Paid Time Off Benefits Autonomy is structured into Stok's culture by design. We value self-management practices, and we know taking time for ourselves is healthy and fosters growth. That's why we offer: Flexible work schedules . We work best in different ways, so we empower you to find yours and make a schedule that works for you, the team and clients.

Quiet Fridays:

Stok offers everyone two days a month meant to tune out the noise and prioritize what needs to get done (whether that's work or life related) Flexible Personal Time Off Minimum of 80 hours per year for Paid Time Off (PTO) or vacation time 80 hours per year for holiday time (floating holidays) 80 hours per year for wellness (or sick) time 40 hours per year for learning and development 16 hours per year for volunteer time (to give back to your community and the causes that matter most to you!) Stipends and Perks Social and environmental justice are critical to our vision, so we bake them into everything we do including the following: 401(k) (world's first fossil fuel-free and gun-free 401(k) plan so you can invest in a future you believe in) or Registered Retirement Savings Plan (Canada) Annual Learning and Development stipend Work from Home stipend (to support remote ergonomics) Annual US National Parks Pass or Parks Canada Discovery Pass Donation program Cellphone benefit Personal company credit card Guidelines for using AI in our interviewing process As your prospective employer, Stok wants to get to know the authentic, not the artificial, you. We believe we can unlock true human potential when we add the right person to the right team at the right time. This approach serves the candidate and the team, leading to synergistic outcomes. To get this right, we need to be able to get to know you•your intelligence, your skills, and your experience. We look to uncover these things, how you personally align with our company values, as well as your ability to think and perform independently in real-time. Stok continues to learn about and experiment with AI, however, we know that many tasks cannot be replaced by AI. Here is where we expect you to use AI and where we do not: Resume and cover letter: AI assistance is acceptable; however, we expect these materials to represent your true qualifications and skills accurately

Phone and Video Interviews:

AI assistance is not acceptable; we ask that you engage in our interviews without reading from or referencing AI-generated answers Take-home assignments: AI assistance is not acceptable; any submissions should reflect your original conclusions and perspectives If we detect that you are using AI without permission or advance disclosure, your candidacy may be disqualified. Knowing that the way we work with AI may change over time, we will regularly check back on our approach to AI in our hiring process to stay values-aligned, in compliance with current legislation, and mitigate potential biases in our processes.