Location & work modality: Barcelona, (EMEA)

Start: ASAP

Type of Contract: Full Time / Permanent

About Submer

The best way to introduce you to Submer is undoubtedly through our values: Sustainable, Unique, Bold, Making Sense, Empathetic and Reliable. If these resonate with you we're sure you will find your place here in no time.

At Submer, we believe that our digital world can be more sustainable, more efficient and more environmentally friendly. Submer is solving the biggest problems of datacenter, supercomputer, hyperscale and edge applications to make that future possible.

Our new Design & Build Business Unit is a dedicated team focused on delivering complete, integrated infrastructure solutions from initial concept through to operational handover. This is a unique opportunity to help shape the future of infrastructure delivery from the ground up.

What impact you will have

As a Structural Engineer within Submer’s new Design & Build Business Unit, you will play a critical role in shaping the structural backbone of our state-of-the-art and sustainable data center development. This is not a traditional engineering role here, structural thinking goes hand-in-hand with architectural fluency, sustainability, and technological innovation. You will collaborate with architects, mechanical engineers, and project managers to ensure every build is structurally sound and beautifully integrated.

What you’ll do

• Design, model, and analyze structural systems tailored for liquid cooling-enabled data centers.
• Collaborate closely with architectural and MEP teams to create cohesive, integrated infrastructure solutions.
• Translate architectural vision into structurally feasible, code-compliant designs that support modular and scalable deployment.
• Produce detailed drawings, structural calculations, and documentation in alignment region specific building codes.
• Support early-stage project feasibility, layout planning, and technical bid documents.
• Engage in design reviews, clash detection, and BIM coordination processes.
• Assist with permitting, tendering, and contractor liaison during construction phases.
• Incorporate innovation into designs leveraging prefabrication, sustainability materials, and digital design workflows.

What you’ll need

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related field.
• A strong foundation in architectural coordination.
• 10+ years of experience in structural design for high-tech, industrial, or mission-critical facilities (data center experience is preferred).
• Proficiency with structural design and BIM tools (e.g., Revit, Robot, ETABS, Tekla).
• Fluent in English with experience working in a global setting.
• A startup mindset solution-oriented, collaborative, and comfortable working in a fast-evolving environment.

What we offer

• Attractive compensation package reflecting your expertise and experience.
• Restaurant Pass.
• Private Health Insurance.
• Languages classes (English).
• A healthy work environment with fresh fruits to energise and an on-site gym for active breaks.
• A great work environment characterised by friendliness, international diversity, flexibility, and a hybrid-friendly approach.
• You'll be part of a fast-growing scale-up with a mission to make a positive impact, offering an exciting career evolution.

Our Inclusive Responsibility

Submer is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law.