Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. SB Energy is an infrastructure company delivering data center and power infrastructure. The company is seeking a Principal Civil Engineer to lead civil engineering planning, design development, technical reviews, and standardization for large-scale, mission-critical data center campuses. The role collaborates with project teams, consultants, contractors, utilities, and permitting authorities to resolve engineering challenges and improve project delivery.
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
Skills
- 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
- Experience supporting large-scale campus developments, mission-critical facilities, renewable energy infrastructure, or hyperscale data center projects preferred
Benefits
- A discretionary annual bonus
- 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
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