[Hiring] Principal Civil Engineer @Fleet Data Centers

Role Description

The Principal Civil Engineer will be responsible for leading the design, development, and implementation of cutting-edge civil systems in highly efficient, scalable, and sustainable data centers. This role involves working with cross-functional teams to ensure best-in-class civil systems that support massive cloud operations across multiple regions.

The candidate must be a leader but also a technical expert in civil engineering, with a deep understanding of data center operations, sustainability initiatives, and reliability requirements. Knowledge of all aspects of civil engineering is required. As a subject matter expert, you will have a direct impact on the design of prototypical DC facilities, provide technical guidance, solve large scale implementation issues, and be responsible for Civil Engineering design requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Working with multiple design and engineering professionals on concepts and build projects.
• Managing data center designs and features.
• Assisting the development of CSA Basis of Design, prototype design, and template specifications for civil engineering systems.
• Creating, reviewing, and releasing data center Civil Engineering designs.
• Serving as a SME for DC design projects including review of civil engineering designs such as roads, drainage, civil site works, bulk earthworks, cut/fill analysis, retaining walls; evaluating civil engineering design options, and assessing civil engineering calculation assumptions.
• Evaluating due diligence reports and creating scopes of work for geotechnical investigation testing.
• Creating, reviewing, and releasing civil engineering design scope of work packages.
• Coordinating with internal and external MEP design engineers.
• Managing external design consultants.
• Working on multiple data center build projects simultaneously.
• Traveling for site assessments, consultant selection activities, internal design meetings, construction review, interface with AHJs, design consultants, quantity surveyors, and building owners.
• Anticipated travel in the region of 25%.
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate the constructability of new technologies and determine construction methods of data center facilities.
• Proficient with civil 3D, AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam, and MS Office Suite.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in managing MEP delivery across multiple projects or business units.
• Strong technical knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.
• Proven leadership and team management skills with ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and strategic planning skills.
• Experience with Tier 1 contractor projects or complex multi-disciplinary programmes.
• Knowledge of sustainable MEP solutions and low-carbon design.
• Familiarity with digital construction tools, BIM, and lean methodologies.
• Extensive knowledge of software packages such as ACC and Procore.

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in mechanical, electrical, building services, or related discipline.
• 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, project management, or sustainability.
• Training in digital design, BIM management, or innovative MEP technologies.

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 one's 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.
• Team Building: Ability to lead and develop a diverse, cross-functional team in high-pressure environments.

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

$150,000–$195,000 + discretionary bonus

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.
• 100% employer-covered medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401K program.
• Standard paid holidays.
• Unlimited PTO.

Company Description

Fleet Data Centers designs, builds, and operates mega-scale data center campuses. Fleet provides its customers flexibility and predictability to meet their upside demand forecasts, addressing a key need in the market as traditional leased models are struggling to keep pace with the demand for new Cloud and AI infrastructure.

Fleet is led by a team of industry veterans that have already made a lasting imprint on the evolution of global digital infrastructure and are committed and uniquely capable of upleveling data center development scale and operations in the face of rising demand.

Fleet is well positioned to bring in-house design, engineering, and operational capabilities to collaborate with customers on tailored solutions for campuses of 500MW+. This unique model enables Fleet to provide the world’s largest and most sophisticated customers a seamless extension of their own data center fleets with constant access to design innovation.

Fleet is headquartered in Denver, Colorado, with satellite offices in Seattle, WA, and Arlington, VA.