Sr Civil Engineer Data Center Site Development

Sr Civil Engineer - Data Center Site Development - Ashburn VA
This opportunity is working directly with a leading mission-critical data center developer / investor. This company provides turnkey data center solutions custom-fit to the requirements of their clients ever-changing mission-critical facilitys operational needs. They accomplish this by providing reliability of mission-critical facilities for many of the worlds largest organizations (Hyperscale and Enterprise Customers). This opportunity provides a career-growth minded role with exciting projects with leading-edge technology and innovation as well as competitive salaries and benefits.

This role is ideal for a smart sharp and driven engineer with a strong grasp of concept-level design schematics and construction drawings. The ideal candidate will be proficient in AutoCAD and Revit with experience in civil design for mission-critical environments.

As a subject matter expert you will have a direct impact on the design of prototypical Data Center sites provide technical design guidance and vendor oversight solve large-scale implementation issues and build a strong understanding of site design and program requirements.

The successful candidate will develop and implement design strategies to expand the firms expertise footprint and profitability in Critical Facilities and Digital Infrastructure. Our client is looking for a Critical Facilities Development Specialist that has expertise in Civil Engineering and design for data center and infrastructure development efforts including property diligence site and facility design and utility interconnection.

Responsibilities:

• Develop preliminary site layout concepts using Civil 3D incorporating grading utilities and circulation patterns while maintaining flexibility for design evolution
• Utilize AutoCAD and Revit to produce high-quality designs and documentation
• Effectively communicate design standards to internal and external project partners
• Maintain strategic relationships with in-region stakeholders
• Create / communicate conceptual designs gathered from meetings and create/maintain project documentation pre- sale prior to construction during and after construction
• Develop and maintain design standards design prototypes and template specifications related to site design for Data Centers and supporting infrastructure.
• Create review and release design RFPs for various data center projects
• Travel for site assessments when needed internal design meetings construction review and interfacing with authorities having jurisdiction
• Foresee and manage project-specific cost and schedules variables
• Manage multiple fast paced projects simultaneously
• Lead initiatives aimed at improving cost quality schedule and consistency
• Prepare proposals presentations and briefings
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure designs align with industry best practices
• Managing diligence efforts optimizing utility and network interconnections working with design and construction teams
• Manage our external civil design consultants through the Data Center design and construction process.
• Review designs for site layout grading power substations storm water utilities and pavement.
• Coordinate with internal and external architectural structural and MEP design engineers

Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering a MUST
• Professional Engineer or on tract for a PE ( current FE or EIT) a big plus!
• 5 years experience in civil design for Data Centers or Mission Critical facilities with working knowledge of land use and land development conventional practices
• Previous experience working at an Engineering Consulting firm a MUST
• Experience with hyperscale / colo / enterprise data center design / mission critical facilities design projects a must
• Site selection and / or existing asset acquisition experience a plus as they need someone that can assist with determining the viability of converting an existing building /property to a Data Center
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate the design and constructability of site design by third-party consultants
• Experience with concept-level design reviewing drawings and schematics
• Experience performing field observations during construction
• Proficiency in understanding and applying building codes permitting variances local regulations and standards
• Knowledge of mission critical equipment and systems design process pre-construction requirements and the construction process
• Proficient in AutoCAD Civil 3D Bluebeam Revit BIM and MS Office
• Ability to effectively communicate complex project details and market information and analysis at all organizational levels to include senior leadership utility partners and local stakeholders
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects with internal staff external consultants vendors and other stakeholders
• Must be detail-oriented highly organized and able to manage multiple tasks efficiently
• Self Starter self motivated Strong problem-solving skills and should prioritize well and have the ability to successfully work independently and within a team
• Active participant in local data center organizations (7x24 AFCOM DCD Uptime Institute DICE Bisnow etc.)
• Previous experience in the Military / Military veterans in all branches that have experience with Electrical / Mechanical is a huge plus! (Navy nukes- EMN ETN MMNs Seabees Army - Power Generation Air Force Power Production Generator Techs Maritime Coast Guard etc.)
  

Submittal Instructions:
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After applying if you have further questions you may call and ask for Iggy. You can also submit via our career portal and take a look at other Critical Facility openings we are working on at this job is not for you feel free to forward this along. WE PAY FOR REFERRALS!!

Company offers competitive salaries and benefits package including medical insurance a 401(k) plan
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