CSA Planning Engineer

Khazna; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Khazna is seeking a CSA Engineer to develop and assure civil engineering designs for data center projects in Dubai. The role involves coordinating civil works, ensuring compliance with regulations, and integrating geotechnical investigations into designs.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree, 5–8 years of relevant experience, and strong knowledge in civil engineering, including familiarity with AutoCAD and Civil 3D.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of experience in civil design and planning roles.
• Experience coordinating with consultants, contractors, and authorities.
• Ability to interpret and produce civil drawings, specifications, and calculations.
• Familiarity with planning, phasing, and constructability considerations.

Responsibilities

• Develop, review, and coordinate civil engineering designs.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable codes and standards.
• Review consultant and contractor civil submissions.
• Integrate flood risk and stormwater management into designs.
• Coordinate civil interfaces with utilities and authorities.

Skills

Civil engineering knowledge

Stakeholder coordination

Earthworks

Drainage systems

Road construction

Geotechnical analysis

Civil design software (AutoCAD/Civil 3D)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related discipline

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 Engineer to 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.

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.

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 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).