Senior Civil Engineer: Data Center Site & Due Diligence

Jacobs

Louisville (KY)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 160,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer in our Data Center group across the United States. You'll lead site development, grading, drainage, and due diligence for industrial, data center, and commercial facilities, coordinating with architectural, energy, environmental, and utilities teams.

This role emphasizes evaluating risks, permitting, and conversations with AHJs, and preparing reports and construction documents while guiding a multi-disciplinary team from concept through construction.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and a PE license.
15+ years of engineering experience with site development.
Experience leading multi-disciplinary due diligence.
Proficient in AutoCAD Civil 3D.
Strong communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

Lead site development and master planning for large data center facilities.
Perform technical due diligence for greenfield and brownfield sites.
Prepare grading plans and earthwork balancing.
Coordinate multidisciplinary teams across civil, architectural, energy and power, water/wastewater, environmental, and permitting.
Prepare permitting packages and due diligence reports for clients.
Engage with AHJs, zoning, and regulatory authorities; lead conversations.
Develop site selection criteria and scoring methodologies.
Oversee preparation of technical memorandums and executive recommendations.