Principal Civil Engineer- Data Center Engineering

SB Energy•Redwood City, CA

10h•$160,000 - $200,000•Remote

About The Position

SB Energy is seeking a Principal Civil Engineer to join the Data Center team. In this role, you will serve as a senior individual contributor responsible for the planning, design development, technical review, and standardization of civil engineering infrastructure for large-scale, mission-critical data center campuses. You will apply deep civil engineering expertise to establish and continuously improve standards, specifications, design criteria, and delivery frameworks that support scalable, cost-effective, and efficient development across a growing portfolio of projects. You will work closely with internal project teams, engineering consultants, contractors, utilities, and permitting authorities, providing hands-on technical expertise, resolving complex engineering challenges, and driving consistency and engineering excellence across projects.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related engineering discipline from an accredited institution
Professional Engineer (PE) license required or strongly preferred
10–15+ years of experience in civil engineering design, site development, and infrastructure delivery for data centers, mission-critical facilities, industrial, energy, or large-scale commercial projects
Demonstrated expertise in civil engineering systems including grading, drainage, stormwater management, utilities, roadways, underground infrastructure, and site development
Proven experience serving as a senior technical contributor on multidisciplinary projects and coordinating or providing technical direction to design consultants across multiple projects
Strong understanding of land development processes, permitting, zoning, environmental regulations, and utility coordination
Experience supporting projects across North America and/or European development and construction environments
Strong knowledge of applicable civil engineering codes, industry standards, and regulatory requirements
Experience with civil engineering and design tools including AutoCAD Civil 3D, GIS applications, and BIM-based coordination platforms
Ability to review and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, reports, calculations, and construction documents
Experience coordinating with cross-functional stakeholders including consultants, contractors, utility providers, regulatory agencies, procurement teams, and operations organizations
Strong analytical, problem-solving, decision-making, and communication skills with the ability to influence outcomes in a fast-paced environment

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting large-scale campus developments, mission-critical facilities, renewable energy infrastructure, or hyperscale data center projects preferred

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and continuously improve civil engineering standards, design criteria, specifications, and best practices across data center projects
Serve as a senior technical resource for site development, grading, drainage, utility infrastructure, stormwater management, erosion control, access roads, and site logistics planning
Evaluate new technologies, design approaches, construction methodologies, and vendor solutions to improve project performance, reduce costs, and enhance scalability
Perform detailed technical review of civil engineering deliverables and provide recommendations to ensure alignment with company standards, Owner's Project Requirements (OPR), and project objectives
Partner with regional design and execution teams to capture lessons learned and incorporate continuous improvements into future developments
Collaborate with our Development team on site due diligence activities, including assessment of land constraints, utility availability, permitting requirements, environmental considerations, and development feasibility
Collaborate with utility providers, municipalities, regulatory agencies, and permitting authorities to support project development and approvals
Perform and support value engineering analyses, providing technical recommendations that optimize constructability, schedule, operational performance, resilience, and lifecycle costs
Develop and implement tools, templates, processes, and technical guidance that improve engineering consistency, efficiency, and quality across the portfolio
Support development and standardization of site infrastructure requirements for roads, utilities, stormwater systems, water supply, wastewater, and other critical civil infrastructure
Review site layouts and master plans to ensure efficient integration of buildings, infrastructure systems, and future expansion requirements
Collaborate closely with architecture, mechanical, electrical, procurement, construction, environmental, and operations teams throughout the project lifecycle
Support sustainability initiatives by incorporating responsible land development practices, water management strategies, and resilient infrastructure solutions
Provide hands-on civil engineering support and technical oversight during design, construction, commissioning, and project closeout phases
Provide technical guidance and knowledge sharing to project teams and engineering partners, promoting engineering excellence and consistent best practices
Provide technical input to contractor, consultant, and engineering partner selection, evaluation, and performance reviews
Perform additional duties as required to support project and organizational objectives

Benefits

100% Company-Paid Medical, Dental & Vision (for employees and dependents)
401(k) with Company Match
Generous Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays
12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
Life, AD&D & Long-Term Disability Coverage
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Medical, Dependent Care, Transit & Parking (with company contributions)
Mental, Physical & Social Wellness Support (with company contributions)
Flexible Work Arrangements & Hybrid Office Setup Benefits
Monthly Reimbursement for Phone, Internet & Data
Optional Legal & Pet Insurance Plans
Device Purchase Support