Civil Engineer

Aligned Data Centers; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Job summary

Aligned Data Centers is seeking a Civil Engineer to lead internal and external engineering teams, contractors, and cross‑functional departments to ensure civil design integrity across data center developments. The role demands strong project management, coordination, and a proactive design leadership approach.

The ideal candidate brings a PE license (preferred), 5+ years in civil design within data centers or infra, and excellence in site development, grading, drainage, and utilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering; PE license strongly preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in civil design and project management.
• Strong understanding of site development, grading, drainage, utilities, and permitting.
• Advanced experience in Excel and AutoCAD.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• International Experience a plus.
• Deep understanding of the Data Center design and construction process.
• May travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Design civil systems and lead standards, updates, and quality control across projects.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external consultants to ensure design deliverables meet standards.
• Review reference designs; incorporate lessons learned and client needs.
• Translate site constraints into clear civil design direction during DD.
• Oversee civil design coordination with architectural, structural, and MEP disciplines.
• Lead technical assessments for acquisitions and asset evaluations.
• Stay current with civil engineering trends and sustainable practices.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Civil design oversight

Education

Bachelors in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Revit

Job description

It’s fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they’re doing! We’re committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

Summary

The Civil Engineer will lead internal and external engineering teams, contractors, and cross‑functional departments to ensure the technical integrity and consistency of civil design and execution across Aligned’s data center developments. This role demands strong project management and coordination skills to ensure that site development, infrastructure, and utility systems are delivered efficiently, consistently, and in alignment with Aligned’s standards. The ideal candidate will be a proactive leader with a passion for driving design excellence, innovation, and operational performance.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Design
• Lead and manage civil engineering standards, updates, and quality control across all projects.
• Ensure consistency and compliance of Civil design deliverables with Aligned’s design and construction standards. Review and responsibility for quality control of design deliverables through full design phase.
• Review and contribute to the reference design standards, incorporating lessons learned, code updates, and client‑driven needs.
• Support early civil design definition during DD by translating land constraints, campus requirements, building needs, and construction considerations into clear civil design direction.
• Support conceptual site planning, test fits, and evaluations for speculative real estate acquisitions; plug in and assist with Land Enablement team efforts.
• Provide technical input for expansion, renovation, and upgrade projects at existing facilities.
• Assist in the development of civil engineering scopes of work, review consultant proposals for technical completeness and alignment with project requirements, and manage external civil consultants through design to support timely, coordinated, and construction‑ready deliverables.
• Oversee Civil design coordination across disciplines to ensure seamless integration with architectural, structural, and MEP systems.
• Validate readiness of Civil systems for service and support commissioning efforts, as necessary.
• Troubleshoot and resolve site performance issues related to grading, drainage, utilities, and other civil systems.
• Evaluate and approve deviations from standard designs based on client requirements.
• Lead technical assessments of potential acquisitions and existing assets.
• Evaluate Land Enablement & Site Acquisition Due Diligence output, and positioning.
• Stay current with industry trends, technologies, and sustainable practices in Civil engineering.
• Lead or support the evaluation and implementation of innovative design and construction methodologies.
• Collaborate with clients and internal stakeholders to align Civil engineering solutions with evolving technical needs.
• Communicate complex Civil engineering concepts to diverse technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Lead technical training and mentorship for engineering and design staff.
• Represent civil engineering in cross‑functional meetings and leadership discussions.

Strongly Desired Working Experience And Knowledge Of

• Project Management Software (MS Projects, Procore, BIM 360, or similar).
• Civil design software (Civil 3D, AutoCAD).
• Knowledge and experience working with Bluebeam, Autocad, & Revit a plus.
• Experience preparing or reviewing engineering scopes of work and consultant proposals.
• Familiarity with fast‑paced commercial, industrial, mission critical, data center, big‑box retail, distribution, or repeatable campus/site development programs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering; PE license strongly preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in civil design and project management, ideally within the data center or infrastructure development space.
• Strong understanding of site development, grading, drainage, utilities, and permitting processes.
• Advanced experience in Excel and AutoCAD.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• International Experience a plus.
• Deep understanding of the Data Center design and construction process.
• Ability to multi‑task, with strong time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality always.
• Team Player across the organization.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• May travel at times up to 25%.
• Ability to understand construction project scopes.

Competencies

• Adaptability – Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Analytical – Synthesizes complex or diverse information; collects and researches data; uses intuition and experience to complement data; designs workflows and procedures.
• Business Acumen – Understands business implications of decisions; assists in developing budgets and understanding reporting budgets/financials; displays orientation to profitability; demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; aligns work with strategic goals.
• Change Management – Assists in the development of workable implementation plans; communicates changes effectively; builds commitment and overcomes resistance; prepares and supports those affected by change; monitors transition and evaluates results.
• Customer Service – Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; responds promptly to customer needs; solicits customer feedback to improve service; meets commitments.
• Delegation – Delegates work assignments; matches responsibility to the person; gives authority to work independently; sets expectations and monitors delegated activities; provides recognition for results.
• Dependability – Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; commits to long hours of work when necessary; completes tasks on time or notifies relevant person with an alternate plan.
• Diversity – Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; educates others on the value of diversity; promotes a harassment‑free environment; builds a diverse workforce.
• Ethics – Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and ethically; upholds organizational values.
• Innovation – Displays original thinking and creativity; meets challenges with resourcefulness; generates suggestions for improving work; develops innovative approaches and ideas; presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others’ attention.
• Interpersonal Skills – Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; maintains confidentiality; listens to others without interrupting; keeps emotions under control; team player with strong communications skills; remains open to others’ ideas and tries new things.
• Judgment – Displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decisions; includes appropriate people in decision‑making; makes timely decisions.
• Leadership – Exhibits confidence in self and others; inspires and motivates others; effectively influences actions and opinions of others; accepts feedback; gives appropriate recognition to others.
• Managing People – Includes staff in planning, decision‑making, facilitating and process improvement; takes responsibility for subordinates’ activities; makes themselves available to staff; provides regular performance feedback; develops subordinates’ skills and encourages growth; solicits and applies customer feedback; fosters quality focus; continually works to improve supervisory skills.
• Motivation – Sets and achieves challenging goals; demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; measures self against a standard of excellence; takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.
• Oral Communication – Speaks clearly and persuasively; listens and seeks clarification; responds well to questions; demonstrates group presentation skills; participates in meetings.
• Organizational Support – Follows policies and procedures; completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization’s goals and values; benefits the organization through outside activities; supports affirmative action and respects diversity.
• Planning/Organizing – Uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; sets goals and objectives; organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; develops realistic action plans.
• Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving; uses reason even with emotional topics.
• Professionalism – Approaches others in a tactful manner; team player across the organization; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments.
• Project Management – Develops project plans; develops budgets; coordinates projects; communicates changes and progress; completes projects on time and budget; manages project team activities.
• Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback; monitors own work for quality.
• Safety and Security – Observes safety and security procedures; determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; reports unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.
• Teamwork – Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts team success above own interests; builds morale; supports everyone’s efforts.
• Technical Skills – Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; pursues training and development; builds knowledge and skills; shares expertise.
• Visionary Leadership – Displays passion and optimism; inspires respect and trust; mobilizes others to fulfil the vision; provides inspiration to peers and subordinates.

Physical Demands And Work Environment

• Occasionally required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl.
• Occasional exposure to outside weather conditions.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, or sit.
• Frequently required to bend or climb.
• Frequently required to use hand and finger dexterity.
• Occasionally work near moving mechanical parts.

Benefits & Perks

• Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts: HSA with employer contributions for eligible participants; FSA’s offered for health and dependent care.
• Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with company match.
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay.
• Company‑Sponsored Insurance: Short‑Term Disability, Life Insurance, and Long‑Term Disability (with medical election).
• Optional Benefits: Voluntary life, critical illness, legal, and additional disability coverage.
• Wellness Programs: Employee assistance program (EAP), Wellhub gym membership, and other wellness initiatives.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Aligned is equally committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and providing equal employment opportunities for all employees. We ensure that all applicants and team members are considered for employment, advancement, and all other employment‑related matters without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential functions of your job due to a disability or medical condition, please contact our People & Culture team. Accommodation requests will be reviewed on a case‑by‑case basis in accordance with applicable laws. Aligned will make reasonable accommodations where necessary to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their role.