Senior Civil Engineer - Data Center Projects Lead

Aligned Data Centers; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Job summary

Aligned Data Centers is seeking a Civil Engineer to lead internal and external engineering teams, contractors, and cross‑functional departments to ensure civil design integrity across data center developments. The role demands strong project management, coordination, and a proactive design leadership approach.

The ideal candidate brings a PE license (preferred), 5+ years in civil design within data centers or infra, and excellence in site development, grading, drainage, and utilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering; PE license strongly preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in civil design and project management.
• Strong understanding of site development, grading, drainage, utilities, and permitting.
• Advanced experience in Excel and AutoCAD.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• International Experience a plus.
• Deep understanding of the Data Center design and construction process.
• May travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Design civil systems and lead standards, updates, and quality control across projects.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external consultants to ensure design deliverables meet standards.
• Review reference designs; incorporate lessons learned and client needs.
• Translate site constraints into clear civil design direction during DD.
• Oversee civil design coordination with architectural, structural, and MEP disciplines.
• Lead technical assessments for acquisitions and asset evaluations.
• Stay current with civil engineering trends and sustainable practices.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Civil design oversight

Education

Bachelors in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Revit

Job description

Aligned Data Centers is seeking a Civil Engineer to lead internal and external engineering teams, contractors, and cross‑functional departments to ensure civil design integrity across data center developments. The role demands strong project management, coordination, and a proactive design leadership approach.

The ideal candidate brings a PE license (preferred), 5+ years in civil design within data centers or infra, and excellence in site development, grading, drainage, and utilities.