Senior Civil Engineer: Data Center Site & Due Diligence

Jacobs

Cincinnati (OH)

Hybrid

USD 132,900 - 182,700

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Stock purchase plan

Unlimited PPTO

7 paid holidays

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to join our Data Center group in the United States. You will lead site development, due diligence, and master planning for large data center facilities, coordinating multidisciplinary teams and preparing permitting packages.

The role emphasizes site selection, feasibility assessments, and infrastructure analysis. You will collaborate with architectural, energy, water, environmental, and permitting teams to deliver robust technical assessments and

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
PE license required.
15+ years of engineering experience with site development and industrial projects.
Experience in due diligence, site feasibility, and development assessment.
Experience with hyperscale data center or advanced manufacturing projects.
AutoCAD Civil 3D experience.
Strong communication and leadership skills.
Experience preparing executive level site selection reports.

Responsibilities

Lead site development, master planning, and site selection for large data center facilities.
Lead technical due diligence for greenfield and brownfield opportunities.
Prepare grading, drainage, and utility plans; assess constructability.
Coordinate multidisciplinary due diligence teams across civil, architectural, energy, environment, and permitting.
Prepare permitting packages and executive‑level recommendations.
Develop site selection criteria and scoring methodologies.
Analyze hydrology, wastewater, and stormwater for site design.
Develop and review civil construction drawings and specs.