Data Center Site Civil Lead & Project Manager

HDR; Lincoln (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. The role leads due diligence, campus planning, land entitlements, and preliminary mass grading for data center campuses.

The successful candidate will interact with clients, guide planning through multiple jurisdictions, and travel regionally/nationally as needed. PE license and Civil Engineering leadership experience required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Experience leading site development projects through land entitlements and permitting processes.
• Strong communication and leadership skills; ability to work with diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support data center site planning projects following established processes.
• Interpret entitlements, zoning, and permitting processes to guide campus planning.
• Manage campus planning, site layout, and utility infrastructure coordination.
• Lead initial mass grading phases for data center campuses with the project design team.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Proven leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s degree

Tools

Civil 3D

Hydraflow Storm Sewers

Hydraflow Hydrographs

HydroCAD

Bentley StormCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

HDR is seeking a Site Civil Engineer / Project Manager to support our Data Center Planning Practice within Building Engineering Services. The role leads due diligence, campus planning, land entitlements, and preliminary mass grading for data center campuses.

The successful candidate will interact with clients, guide planning through multiple jurisdictions, and travel regionally/nationally as needed. PE license and Civil Engineering leadership experience required.