Position Overview:The Principal Civil Engineer will be responsible for leading the design, development, and implementation of cutting-edge civil systems in highly efficient, scalable, and sustainable data centers. This role involves working with cross-functional teams to ensure best-in-class civil systems that support massive cloud operations across multiple regions.
The candidate must be a leader but also a technical expert in civil engineering, with a deep understanding of data center operations, sustainability initiatives, and reliability requirements. Knowledge of all aspects of civil engineering is required. As a subject matter expert, you will have a direct impact on the design of prototypical DC facilities, provide technical guidance, solve large scale implementation issues, and be responsible for Civil Engineering design requirements
Key Responsibilities:- Working with the multiple design and engineering professionals on concepts and build projects.
- Managing of data center designs and features.
- Assisting the development of CSA Basis of Design, prototype design, and template specifications for civil engineering systems.
- Creating, reviewing and releasing data center Civil Engineering designs.
- Serve as a SME for DC design projects including; review of civil engineering designs such as roads, drainage, civil site works, bulk earthworks, cut/fill analysis, retaining walls; evaluating civil engineering design options, and assessing civil engineering calculation assumptions.
- Evaluating due diligence reports and creating scopes of work for geotechnical investigation testing.
- Creating, reviewing and releasing civil engineering design scope of work packages.
- Coordinate with internal and external MEP design engineers.
- Managing external design consultants.
- Work on multiple data center build projects simultaneously.
- Travel for site assessments, consultant selection activities, internal design meetings, construction review, interface with AHJs, design consultants, quantity surveyors, and building owners.
- Anticipated travel in the region of 25%.
- Demonstrated ability to evaluate the constructability of new technologies and determine construction methods of data center facilities.
- Proficient with civil 3D, AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam, and MS Office Suite.
Required Qualifications:- Extensive experience in managing MEP delivery across multiple projects or business units
- Strong technical knowledge of mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems
- Proven leadership and team management skills with ability to influence senior stakeholders
- Strong problem-solving, analytical and strategic planning skills
- Experience with Tier 1 contractor projects or complex multi-disciplinary programmes
- Knowledge of sustainable MEP solutions and low-carbon design
- Familiarity with digital construction tools, BIM and lean methodologies
- Extensive knowledge of software packages such as ACC and Procore.
Preferred Qualifications:- Degree or equivalent in mechanical, electrical, building services or related discipline
- Professional accreditation or membership of a relevant body (e.g., CIBSE, IET, Engineers Ireland)
- Chartered status with a relevant professional body
- Postgraduate qualification in building services, project management or sustainability
- Training in digital design, BIM management or innovative MEP technologies
Key Competencies:- Integrity and Ethical Standards: Build trust, ensure fairness, and foster long-term, transparent relationships with suppliers.
- Effective Communication: The ability to clearly convey expectations and requirements to suppliers and negotiation parties, while understanding their needs and concerns. Comfortable delivering written and verbal presentations to internal leadership teams.
- Emotional Intelligence (EQ): Ability to understand the emotions, cultural nuances, and motivations of others, while effectively managing one's own emotions during high-pressure negotiations.
- Strategic Thinking: Ability to think big picture while also managing granular details.
- Adaptability: Proven track record of managing change and ambiguity in a fast-paced environment.
- Leadership: Ability to manage cross-functional teams and external vendors.
- Experience with complex, multi-site projects: Manage multiple projects under tight deadlines and deliver exceptional results.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills: Capable of interfacing with senior leadership and diverse stakeholders.
- Creative problem-solver: Ability to troubleshoot and optimize system performance effectively.
- Team Building: Ability to lead and develop a diverse, cross-functional team in high-pressure environments.
Working Conditions:- This role requires occasional travel to data center sites across multiple regions (up to 25% travel).
- Ability to work in both office environments and active construction sites, adhering to all safety protocols.
Expected Salary range: $150,000-$195,000 + discretionary bonus
Fleet Data Centers Employment:Fleet Data Center employees enjoy competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including 100% employer-covered medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401K program, standard paid holidays, and unlimited PTO.
NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the organization's ongoing needs.
