Senior Civil Engineer, Data Center Due Diligence

Jacobs; Rapid City (SD); Hybrid; USD 133,000 - 183,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Stock purchase program

Unlimited PPTO

7 paid holidays

Caregiver leave

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to lead civil design efforts for data centers and advanced manufacturing projects. You will manage site development, due diligence, and permitting, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver scalable, cost-effective solutions.

The role emphasizes technical leadership, client engagement, and alignment with project schedules, budgets, and regulatory requirements across national opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and PE licensure required.
• 15+ years of engineering experience with site development and industrial projects.
• Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D and site feasibility studies.
• Strong communication, analytical, and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead site development, site master planning, and site selection for large data center facilities.
• Direct technical due diligence efforts for greenfield and brownfield development opportunities.
• Perform grading, drainage, utilities, access and permitting analyses; lead permitting.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams across civil, architectural, energy/power, water/wastewater, environmental, and permitting.
• Prepare and review civil drawings, specifications, and technical reports.
• Lead conversations with AHJs and manage project risk and opportunities.

Skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

PE license

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Navisworks

ArcGIS

Bluebeam

Job description

Jacobs is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to lead civil design efforts for data centers and advanced manufacturing projects. You will manage site development, due diligence, and permitting, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver scalable, cost-effective solutions.

The role emphasizes technical leadership, client engagement, and alignment with project schedules, budgets, and regulatory requirements across national opportunities.