Data Center Civil Engineer — Site Master Planning & Due Diligence

Jacobs; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 111,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs in the United States is seeking a Civil Engineer to join our Data Center group. You will lead site development, grading, drainage and utilities for large data center facilities, and you will conduct technical due diligence for greenfield and brownfield opportunities.

You'll collaborate with architectural, energy and power, water, environmental, permitting, utilities, transportation, geotechnical and real estate teams to deliver comprehensive assessments and documenting recommendations for

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
• PE license
• 8+ years of engineering experience in site development and industrial projects
• Experience with medium to large-scale industrial developments
• Experience with site feasibility studies and technical due diligence
• Experience with site selection, land acquisition, or capital projects
• Ability to communicate development risks and permitting challenges
• Ability to lead complex multi-disciplinary projects using Civil 3D
• Experience preparing construction drawings and specs
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and interpersonal skills
• Ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams
• Experience with hyperscale data center or advanced manufacturing projects
• Experience leading technical due diligence for site acquisition or major capital investments
• Experience preparing executive-level site selection reports
• Knowledge of economic development programs and large-scale permitting

Responsibilities

• Site development, site master planning, and site selection for large data center facilities
• Leading technical due diligence for greenfield and brownfield development opportunities
• Performing site feasibility assessments related to grading, drainage, utilities, transportation access, permitting, environmental constraints, and constructability
• Evaluating potential development risks, opportunities, and fatal flaws associated with prospective project sites
• Supporting clients through site acquisition, investment, and development decision-making processes
• Coordinating multidisciplinary due diligence teams including civil, architectural, energy and power, water/wastewater, environmental, geotechnical, transportation, permitting, and utility stakeholders
• Preparing due diligence reports, technical memorandums, risk assessments, and executive-level recommendations
• Underground utility routing and site space planning
• Hydrology analysis for designing storm drain systems
• Analyzing and designing gravity wastewater systems
• Performing final grading plans including cut and fill analysis and earthwork balancing
• Providing erosion and sediment control plans, stormwater pollution prevention plans, and permit support
• Stormwater analysis and modeling using software applications such as StormCAD and CivilStorm
• Preparing and reviewing civil engineering construction documents, specifications, and technical reports
• Serving as discipline lead on complex, multi-disciplinary projects and coordinating engineering activities across teams

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Bluebeam

Navisworks

ArcGIS

Job description

Jacobs in the United States is seeking a Civil Engineer to join our Data Center group. You will lead site development, grading, drainage and utilities for large data center facilities, and you will conduct technical due diligence for greenfield and brownfield opportunities.

You'll collaborate with architectural, energy and power, water, environmental, permitting, utilities, transportation, geotechnical and real estate teams to deliver comprehensive assessments and documenting recommendations for