Senior Site Due Dilligence

What Youll Do:

The Sr Site Selection Design Engineer plays a critical role in CoreWeaves data center development pipeline by providing the first comprehensive technical evaluation of prospective sites. As the initial engineering representative in the site selection and due diligence process this individual brings a broad multidisciplinary perspective to determine how well a site can support CoreWeaves requirements across all major design disciplines.

About the role:

This role serves as the technical bridge between the Site Selection team and the broader Design & Engineering organization. The engineer evaluates infrastructure capacity utility availability building suitability land-use and entitlement considerations and early design constraints that may affect viability schedule or cost. They work directly with data center providers utilities landlords and external partners to clarify technical offerings identify gaps or risks and shape early concept direction.

From initial site introduction through lease execution or acquisition the Site Selection Design Engineer leads the technical due diligence process - tracking progress coordinating early design discussions and ensuring CoreWeaves requirements are understood from day one. Once a site is secured the role delivers a structured thorough handoff to the assigned Design Manager to support a smooth transition into full project design and execution.

This position demands strong engineering judgment the ability to interpret information across multiple disciplines and the confidence to represent CoreWeaves technical priorities in early strategic conversations.

Frequent travel to prospective data center locations is required.

In this role you will:

• Act as the initial technical evaluator for prospective data center sites across electrical mechanical architectural civil and IT/LV considerations.
• Support site evaluation and feasibility efforts by identifying technical risks constraints opportunities and required upgrades.
• Serve as the design team lead from initial site concept through lease execution/acquisition coordinating all design-related activities during these early phases.
• Review provider proposals capacity offers utility information conceptual layouts and as-built drawings to determine alignment with CoreWeaves design principles.
• Interface directly with landlords developers data center providers and utilities during early due diligence.
• Prepare concise technical assessments and early go/no-go recommendations to guide which sites advance to deeper analysis.
• Prepare and manage dashboards or equivalent tools to track technical progress risks land-use considerations and milestones for all active candidate sites.
• Evaluate land use zoning permitting and entitlement feasibility at a high level identifying potential regulatory constraints or municipal approval risks that may impact schedule density or constructability.
• Collaborate with internal SMEs and the broader design team as requiredresolving early-stage questions independently where possible and escalating discipline-specific topics efficiently to the right experts.
• Participate in early design and scoping discussions to establish alignment on CoreWeave requirements and technical expectations.
• Review site infrastructure capabilities including power availability redundancy options upstream utility constraints delivery timelines and required upgrades.
• Assess mechanical feasibility including heat rejection options water availability/quality mechanical yard capacity and compatibility with CoreWeave cooling strategies (e.g. chilled water plants CDUs TCS loops).
• Evaluate building suitability including structural capacity floor loading egress paths ceiling heights roof strength envelope condition and potential for expansion.
• Develop high-level conceptual MEP assessments and identify site blockers that could impact constructability density schedule or cost.
• Identify and document site-specific technical risks delineating clear potential impacts to scope schedule and long-term scalability.
• Produce technical due diligence summaries that communicate feasibility findings required upgrades regulatory considerations and alignment with CoreWeaves broader design and operational requirements.
• Engage in early technical workshops with providers to ensure proper interpretation of CoreWeave design expectations and project objectives.
• Ensure technical requirements are correctly reflected in early documentation such as LOIs provider proposals and preliminary agreements.
• Perform a structured technical handover to the assigned Design Manager for each site once a lease is executed or the site is acquired ensuring seamless continuity into full project design.
  
  

Who You Are:

• 5 years of experience in data center engineering MEP consulting site selection due diligence or early-phase design/development.
• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Electrical Civil or Architectural Engineeringor equivalent relevant experience.
• Broad technical competency across electrical mechanical civil/structural and architectural fundamentals; ability to evaluate multi-discipline issues without full SME support.
• Strong understanding of utility infrastructure (power delivery substations feeders water sources permitting considerations etc.) and their impact on site feasibility.
• Experience reviewing capacity offers conceptual site plans utility data and building documentation from data center providers or developers.
• Familiarity with land use zoning and entitlement processes and the ability to identify regulatory risks that may affect feasibility or schedule.
• Ability to translate complex technical information into clear written assessments and concise go/no-go recommendations.
• Strong interpersonal skills with experience engaging landlords utilities developers and real estate teams.
• Experience in or exposure to data center design standards including cooling strategies power distribution redundancy concepts and scalability considerations.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently during early assessments and to exercise sound engineering judgment.
• Excellent communication technical writing and presentation skills with the ability to brief leadership and cross-functional teams effectively.
• High level of comfort operating in a fast-paced dynamic environment where rapid technical vetting and efficient decision support are essential.
• Ability and willingness to travel to prospective sites across the region as required.

The base salary range for this role is $122000 to $191000. The starting salary will be determined based on job-related knowledge skills experience and market location. We strive for both market alignment and internal equity when determining addition to base salary our total rewards package includes a discretionary bonus equity awards and a comprehensive benefits program (all based on eligibility).