Civil Engineer (Data Center Infrastructure)This is a full-time, full-time (40 hours/week), on-site contract role located in Austin, TX.
SummaryThis role is a Civil Engineering position focused on end-to-end site development for large-scale data center campuses across multiple U.S. locations.
You will own the civil workstream across a multi-site portfolio, spanning site selection, grading, drainage, utilities, permitting, and construction support. This is an owner/developer-style role where you will lead external consultants and coordinate with geotechnical engineers, contractors, utilities, and local authorities to deliver fully engineered, construction-ready sites for hyperscale infrastructure.
The work is highly execution-driven and involves shaping some of the largest and most complex industrial developments in progress, with significant emphasis on speed, scalability, and risk management.
Our Ideal Candidate - 5+ years of civil engineering experience in large-scale industrial, infrastructure, or mission-critical project
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent discipline
- Professional Engineer (PE) license or active pursuit (expected within 12 months)
- Strong knowledge of grading, earthwork, stormwater management, and site utility design
- Experience with NPDES, FEMA floodplain regulations, and land disturbance permitting
- Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D; familiarity with GIS tools preferred
- Ability to manage external consultants and coordinate across multidisciplinary teams
- Willingness to travel 20-30% to project sites across the U.S.
Preferred qualifications include: - Experience in hyperscale data centers, energy infrastructure, or large industrial developmen
- Familiarity with FM Global site requirements
- Exposure to challenging geotechnical conditions (expansive soils, karst, high water table)
- Experience in owner/developer-side delivery environments
Responsibilities - Lead civil due diligence for greenfield and conversion sites, including topography, drainage, utilities, soils, and environmental constraints
- Identify civil risks, cost drivers, and fatal flaws during site selection and feasibility stages
- Direct geotechnical investigations and interpret subsurface reports to inform design decisions
- Develop and maintain civil basis of design, master specifications, and standard drawings
- Manage external civil engineering consultants from schematic design through IFC deliverables
- Establish grading strategies, earthwork balancing, and mass excavation planning for large campuse
- Coordinate utility routing including water, sewer, stormwater, MV electrical, and roadway infrastructure
- Lead permitting strategy including NPDES, SWPPP, floodplain (CLOMR/LOMR), and environmental approvals
- Interface with state and local agencies, utilities, and regulatory bodies to ensure compliance
- Support construction activities through submittals, RFIs, field reviews, and design changes
- Oversee civil closeout, as-builts, and final site acceptance with authorities
Compensation & Benefits - The base salary for this W-2 position ranges from $72.12-96.15 per hour, depending on experience, skills, qualifications, and location.
- Medical Coverage: Two United Healthcare plans (PPO and HDHP with HSA), with employer contributions toward premiums; coverage begins the 1st of the month after 60 days of employment
- Dental & Vision: United Healthcare dental with 100% preventive care coverage and vision benefits for exams, frames, lenses, or contacts
- Wellbeing Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering confidential counseling plus additional wellness and care navigation resources
- Retirement & Savings: 401(k) eligible after 30 days with automatic 6% enrollment (opt-out available), 1% annual increases up to 10%, plus HSA with up to $480 employer contribution
- Voluntary Benefits: Employee-paid accident insurance and critical illness coverage for major health events
