Data Center Site Feasibility Engineer

American Real Estate Partners (AREP); McLean (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

PTO and parental leave

401(k) with employer match

FSA and life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Long-term disability insurance

Job summary

American Real Estate Partners (AREP) is seeking a Civil Engineer for Data Center Site Selection and Due Diligence in McLean, VA. You will lead land acquisition due diligence, review zoning and permits, and coordinate a multidisciplinary team to advance entitlement and permitting.

The role supports the Land Acquisition team with market analyses, pre-development budgets, schedules, and risk mitigation while engaging with municipal authorities and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning, Real Estate, Civil Engineering, Architecture or related discipline.
• 5+ years of land planning, entitlements, or site engineering experience.
• Experience dealing with municipalities and governmental agencies.
• Strong public speaking and presentation skills.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead due diligence for data center land acquisitions with internal teams and external consultants.
• Evaluate site feasibility and develop site plans with design consultants.
• Develop pre-development budgets, cashflows, and project schedules from entitlement to construction.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary consultant teams to ensure timely deliverables.
• Assess environmental risk and develop mitigation strategies.

Skills

Public speaking

Project management

Communication

Multitasking

Leadership

Education

Urban Planning / Real Estate / Civil Engineering / Architecture degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

CAD

GIS

Job description

American Real Estate Partners (AREP) is seeking a Civil Engineer for Data Center Site Selection and Due Diligence in McLean, VA. You will lead land acquisition due diligence, review zoning and permits, and coordinate a multidisciplinary team to advance entitlement and permitting.

The role supports the Land Acquisition team with market analyses, pre-development budgets, schedules, and risk mitigation while engaging with municipal authorities and stakeholders.