Principal Civil Engineer, Data Center Engineering

Position Overview:
The Principal Civil Engineerwillbe responsible forleading the design development and implementation ofcutting-edgecivilsystems in highly efficient scalable and sustainable data centers. This role involves working with cross-functional teams to ensure best-in-classcivilsystems that support massive cloud operations across multiple regions.

The candidatemustbe aleader but also atechnical expert incivilengineering with a deep understanding of data center operations sustainability initiatives and reliability of all aspects ofcivilengineering a subject matter expert you will have a direct impact on the design of prototypical DC facilitiesprovidetechnical guidance solve large scale implementation issues andbe responsible forCivil Engineering design requirements

Key Responsibilities:

• Working withmultipledesign and engineering professionals on concepts and build projects.
• Managingdata center designs and features.
• Assistingthe development of CSA Basis of Design prototype design and template specifications for civil engineering systems.
• Creatingreviewingand releasing datacenterCivil Engineering designs.
• Serve as aSMEfor DC design projects including; review of civil engineering designs such as roads drainage civil site works bulk earthworks cut/fill analysisretainingwalls; evaluating civil engineering design options and assessing civil engineering calculation assumptions.
• Evaluatingdue diligencereports and creating scopes of workfor geotechnical investigation testing.
• Creatingreviewingand releasing civil engineering designscope of work packages.
• Coordinate with internal and external MEP design engineers.
• Managingexternal design consultants.
• Work on multiple data centerbuildprojects simultaneously.
• Travel forsite assessments consultant selection activities internal design meetings construction review interface with AHJs design consultants quantity surveyors and building owners.
• Anticipated travel:25%.
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate the constructability ofnewtechnologiesanddetermineconstruction methods of data center facilities.
• Proficient withCivil 3D AutoCAD Revit BluebeamPrimavera P6and MS Office Suite.

Required Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelors degree in Engineering Civil Services or a related field (masters or Ph.D. preferred).
• 10 years of Extensive experience in managingCivil designdelivery across multiple projects or business units
• Strong technical knowledge ofcivil infrastructure
• Proven leadership and team management skills with ability to influence senior stakeholders
• Strong problem-solvinganalyticaland strategic planning skills
• Experience with Tier 1 contractor projects or complex multi-disciplinaryprograms
• Knowledge of sustainableCivilsolutions and low-carbon design
• Familiarity with digital construction toolsBIMand lean methodologies
• Extensive knowledge ofcommondata environmentssuch asACC and Procore.

Preferred Qualifications:

• License: Professional Civil Engineering license.
• Experience working in global data center projects navigating region-specific regulations and environmental conditions.
• Hyperscaler: Familiarity with (AWS Microsoft Azure Google Cloud Oracle Cloud and Meta) cloud providers data center requirements.
• Professional accreditation or membership of a relevant body (e.g. CIBSE IET Engineers Ireland)

• Chartered status with a relevant professional body

• Postgraduate qualification in building services projectmanagementor sustainability

• Training in digital design BIMmanagementor innovativeCiviltechnologies

Key Competencies:

• Integrity and Ethical Standards: Build trust ensure fairness and foster long-term transparent relationships with suppliers.
• Effective Communication: The ability to clearly convey expectations and requirements to suppliers and negotiation parties while understanding their needs and concerns. Comfortable delivering written and verbal presentations to internal leadership teams.
• Emotional Intelligence (EQ): Ability to understand the emotions cultural nuances and motivations of others while effectively managing ones own emotions during high-pressure negotiations.
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to think big picture while also managing granular details.
• Adaptability: Proven track record of managing change and ambiguity in a fast-paced environment.
• Leadership: Ability to manage cross-functional teams and external vendors.
• Experience with complex multi-site projects: Manage multiple projects under tight deadlines and deliver exceptional results.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills: Capable of interfacing with senior leadership and diverse stakeholders.
• Creative problem-solver: Ability to troubleshoot and optimize system performance effectively.

Working Conditions:

• This role requires occasional travel to data center sites across multiple regions (up to 25% travel).
• Ability to work in both office environments and active construction sites adhering to all safety protocols.

Expected Salary Range: $175000 $225000 plus bonus.

Location: Seattle WA (Mercer Island) but will also consider candidates from Denver CO and Alexandria VA.

Fleet Data Centers Employment:
Fleet Data Center employees enjoy competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits including 100% employer-covered medical dental and vision insurance a 401K program standard paid holidays and unlimited PTO.
NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the organizations ongoing needs.
Fleet Data Centers is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment regardless of age race color religion sex national origin sexual orientation gender identity disability or veteran status.
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