CSA Planning Engineer

Khazna Data Centers; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Khazna Data Centers in Dubai is seeking a CSA Engineer to join the Data Center Implementation team to develop, review, and assure civil designs that enable safe, compliant delivery of data center projects. You will ensure constructability and alignment with site conditions, geotechnics, and regulatory requirements.

Key responsibilities include coordinating geotechnical investigations, integrating flood risk and climate resilience, planning phasing, and coordinating with utilities and authorities

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related discipline.
• 5–8 years of civil design and planning experience.
• Experience coordinating with consultants, contractors, and authorities.
• Experience with data centres or large-scale developments.
• Proficiency in civil design tools such as AutoCAD or Civil 3D.

Responsibilities

• Civil design development and technical assurance with site layout, grading, earthworks, drainage, roads, pavements, foundations, and external works.
• Coordinate geotechnical investigations, reports, and recommendations into civil design solutions.
• Assess and mitigate risks related to soil conditions, settlement, groundwater, and earthworks stability.
• Align civil design deliverables with construction sequencing, phasing plans, and project schedules.
• Coordinate civil interfaces with utilities, road authorities, and off-site infrastructure providers.
• Support planning and approval of permanent and temporary utility connections.
• Regulatory, Authority & Permitting Support.
• Integrated Coordination, Delivery & Governance.

Skills

Civil design

Geotechnical knowledge

Planning & phasing

Stakeholder coordination

Constructability

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Founded in 2012,Khazna Data Centers is a leading provider of state-of-the-art data center solutions. With a focus on innovation and cutting-edge technology, Khazna specializes in hyperscale wholesale data centers that are at the forefront of enabling AI and other emerging technologies.

We are looking for a CSA Engineerto join our Data Center Implementation team. He/ she will be responsible for developing, coordinating, and assuring civil engineering designs and planning inputs that enable the safe, compliant, and efficient delivery of data center and critical infrastructure projects. The role ensures that civil designs are technically robust, constructible, and fully aligned with site conditions, geotechnical constraints, regulatory requirements, construction phasing, and long-term operational needs.

Some of their key accountabilities will be as follows:

• Civil Design Development & Technical Assurance

  Develop, review, and coordinate civil engineering designs including site layout, grading, earthworks, drainage, roads, pavements, foundations, and external works.

  Ensure designs comply with applicable codes, standards, authority requirements, and project specifications.

  Review consultant and contractor civil submissions for technical accuracy, constructability, and compliance.

• Geotechnical, Flood & Site Risk Integration

  Coordinate geotechnical investigations, reports, and recommendations into civil design solutions.

  Assess and mitigate risks related to soil conditions, settlement, groundwater, and earthworks stability.

  Integrate flood risk assessments, stormwater management, and climate resilience measures into site designs.

• Planning, Phasing & Constructability

  Align civil design deliverables with construction sequencing, phasing plans, and project schedules.

  Support planning of enabling works and temporary works including access roads, platforms, dewatering, and temporary drainage.

• Utility, External Works & Off-Site Coordination

  Coordinate civil interfaces with utilities, road authorities, and off-site infrastructure providers.

  Ensure alignment of site access, utility corridors, and external works with authority and project requirements.

  Support planning and approval of permanent and temporary utility connections.

• Regulatory, Authority & Permitting Support
• Integrated Coordination, Delivery & Governance

• Minimum eligibility requirements and key competencies:
• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related discipline.
• Experience in data centres, infrastructure, industrial, or large-scale developments.
• Experience coordinating with consultants, contractors, and authorities.
• 5-8 years of experience in civil design and planning roles.
• Strong civil engineering knowledge including earthworks, drainage, roads, and foundations.
• Understanding of geotechnical principles and flood/stormwater management.
• Ability to interpret and produce civil drawings, specifications, and calculations.
• Familiarity with planning, phasing, and constructability considerations.
• Experience with civil design tools (AutoCAD, Civil 3D or equivalent).