Data Center Site Civil Engineer & Project Manager

HDR; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Site Civil Engineer / Project Manager to support our Data Center Planning Practice within Building Engineering Services. You will lead due diligence, entitlements, campus planning, and preliminary mass grading for data center campuses, coordinating with clients and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities include leading site planning projects, interpreting local development processes, and guiding campus layouts and utilities while ensuring compliance with client standards and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; PE license preferred.
• Master’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field preferred.
• Proven leadership and strong communication skills.
• Experience in site development and site civil design.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support data center site planning projects following standardized processes.
• Interpret entitlements, zoning, and land development permitting to guide campus planning.
• Oversee campus planning, site layout, and utility infrastructure within client standards and local requirements.
• Lead early mass grading phases for data center campuses with the design team.
• Build strong client relationships and manage project expectations.
• Mentor staff on data center campus planning processes and client standards.
• Serve as project manager on Data Center Planning projects when required.
• Apply site civil planning knowledge to other market sectors as needed.
• Travel regionally and nationally to support projects and client engagements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Microsoft Office

Verbal and written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s degree in Civil Engineering or related

Tools

Civil 3D

Hydraflow Storm Sewers

Hydraflow Hydrographs

HydroCAD

Bentley StormCAD

Job description

HDR is seeking a Site Civil Engineer / Project Manager to support our Data Center Planning Practice within Building Engineering Services. You will lead due diligence, entitlements, campus planning, and preliminary mass grading for data center campuses, coordinating with clients and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities include leading site planning projects, interpreting local development processes, and guiding campus layouts and utilities while ensuring compliance with client standards and