Environmental Engineer - Data Center Development

Metric Geo; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Metric Geo is seeking an experienced civil and environmental professional to lead site development activities for large-scale infrastructure projects, from early diligence through permitting and construction readiness. You will manage environmental and civil scope, coordinate with regulators, and guide teams to achieve permit-ready submissions and project schedules.

The role requires hands-on knowledge of SWPPP, wetlands and stormwater permitting, and strong collaboration with consultants and

Qualifications

• Experience taking industrial, infrastructure or large commercial sites through environmental permitting.
• Hands-on knowledge of SWPPP preparation, wetland delineations, stormwater permitting and environmental applications.
• Strong understanding of site grading, drainage, stormwater infrastructure and civil drawings.
• Comfortable working directly with consultants, regulators and technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental and civil site development, including SWPPP, construction stormwater, grading and drainage, erosion and sediment control, wetlands and waters permitting, and land-disturbance approvals.
• Assess prospective sites for key development risks, including wetlands, floodplains, protected species, contamination and drainage constraints.
• Coordinate directly with environmental agencies, local authorities and permitting bodies to secure approvals and maintain project schedules.
• Review and challenge grading plans, drainage calculations, stormwater systems, site utilities, access roads and erosion-control plans.
• Manage civil engineering and environmental consultants, ensuring technical submissions are complete, accurate and permit-ready.
• Coordinate civil and environmental requirements with wider design and construction teams to minimise rework and keep projects moving.

Skills

Environmental permitting

SWPPP preparation

Regulatory coordination

Civil site development

Stakeholder communication

Job description

We are seeking an experienced civil and environmental professional to lead site development activities for large-scale infrastructure projects, from early diligence through permitting and construction readiness.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental and civil site development, including SWPPP, construction stormwater, grading and drainage, erosion and sediment control, wetlands and waters permitting, and land-disturbance approvals.
• Assess prospective sites for key development risks, including wetlands, floodplains, protected species, contamination and drainage constraints.
• Coordinate directly with environmental agencies, local authorities and permitting bodies to secure approvals and maintain project schedules.
• Review and challenge grading plans, drainage calculations, stormwater systems, site utilities, access roads and erosion-control plans.
• Manage civil engineering and environmental consultants, ensuring technical submissions are complete, accurate and permit-ready.
• Coordinate civil and environmental requirements with wider design and construction teams to minimise rework and keep projects moving.

Experience

• Experience taking industrial, infrastructure or large commercial sites through environmental permitting.
• Hands-on knowledge of SWPPP preparation, wetland delineations, stormwater permitting and environmental applications.
• Strong understanding of site grading, drainage, stormwater infrastructure and civil drawings.
• Comfortable working directly with consultants, regulators and technical stakeholders.