Civil Engineer, Data Center Design

Fluidstack•Austin, TX

7d•$200,000 - $250,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Fluidstack is seeking a Civil Engineer to join their Design and Engineering team. This role will be responsible for the civil engineering workstream for a multi-site, multi-state development portfolio, covering all stages from initial site screening through design, permitting, and construction completion. As an owner/developer, the Civil Engineer will manage external consultants, coordinate with geotechnical engineers, interact with local authorities, and ensure technical alignment across various project teams. The position requires expertise in site civil grading, drainage, utilities, floodplain management, and earthwork for large-scale data center campuses.

Requirements

B.S. in Civil Engineering or equivalent discipline
5+ years of civil engineering experience
Professional Engineer (PE) license, or active pursuit with expected licensure within 12 months
Working knowledge of grading, earthwork, stormwater management, and site utility design
Familiarity with NPDES permitting, floodplain regulations (FEMA/CLOMR/LOMR), and land disturbance permitting
Proficient in AutoCAD Civil 3D; familiarity with GIS tools
Willingness to travel to project sites across the US (estimated 20–30%)

Nice To Haves

Experience in hyperscale data center, large-scale industrial, or energy infrastructure development
Familiarity with FM Global site civil requirements
Geotechnical evaluation experience (coordination and interpretation)
Experience with expansive clay soils, karst geology, or high water table site conditions
Exposure to MISO/utility interconnection land and civil coordination
Owner/developer-side experience (vs. pure consultant or EPC)

Responsibilities

Lead civil due diligence for greenfield and conversion sites, including topography, drainage, utilities, soils, floodplain, and environmental constraints.
Review traffic impact studies and offsite infrastructure requirements, identifying civil cost and schedule risks during site selection.
Direct geotechnical investigations, scope RFPs, review boring programs, interpret reports, and assign design actions.
Assess site suitability for large-scale grading, infrastructure, and stormwater management.
Identify fatal flaws and quantify civil cost risks during site selection.
Develop and maintain civil basis of design, master specifications, and standard drawings for FluidStack’s campus portfolio.
Manage external civil consultants from schematic through IFC, reviewing deliverables, enforcing standards, and tracking design quality.
Establish grading strategies, earthwork balance, and cut/fill sequences for large-scale campus developments.
Structure phased delivery, including early work packages (mass grading, site utilities, early enablement), to accelerate the critical path.
Coordinate site utility routing (water, sewer, storm, and medium-voltage underground infrastructure), including offsite tie-ins and roadway improvements.
Integrate civil scope with structural, MEP, fiber, and architectural design teams.
Lead civil permitting strategy across jurisdictions, including land disturbance, NPDES/SWPPP, floodplain (CLOMR/LOMR), environmental, and utility permits.
Coordinate with state and local agencies, drainage authorities, and utility providers.
Manage permit schedules as part of the overall project critical path.
Monitor regulatory risk, including wetlands, 100-year floodplain, karst, and expansive soils, and develop mitigation strategies.
Review contractor submittals, RFIs, and field conditions for civil scope.
Conduct periodic site visits to document civil construction quality and compliance.
Manage design changes and change order scope for civil work.
Coordinate civil closeout, as-builts, and acceptance with local authorities.