Sr Due Diligence Design Engineer

CoreWeave•Sunnyvale, CA

37d•$143,000 - $210,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Site Due Diligence Design Engineer plays a critical role in CoreWeave’s 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 CoreWeave’s requirements across all major design disciplines. 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 CoreWeave’s 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 CoreWeave’s technical priorities in early strategic conversations. Frequent travel to prospective data center locations is required.

Requirements

7+ years of experience in data center engineering, MEP consulting, site selection, due diligence, or early-phase design/development.
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering—or 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.

Responsibilities

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 leads 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 CoreWeave’s 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 required—resolving 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 CoreWeave’s 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.