Job Description
SB Energy is seeking a Principal Civil Engineer to join the Data Center team.
Key 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
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
- Experience supporting large-scale campus developments, mission-critical facilities, renewable energy infrastructure, or hyperscale data center projects preferred
- Location: Remote
- Base Pay - $160,000 - $200,000
- The pay range mentioned above is a guideline. We tailor each offer based on your unique skills, experience, location, and market benchmarks—while ensuring internal parity across our teams. In addition to competitive base pay, total compensation may include a discretionary annual bonus and a market leading comprehensive health and wellness benefits package. Final details will be discussed during the later stages of the hiring process.
Benefits & Perks
- At SB Energy, we invest in our people and their families with benefits designed for flexibility, support, and peace of mind. Full-time employees enjoy:
- 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
- At SB Energy, the success of our projects is driven by a desire to see our projects benefit as many people as possible. We work to serve local communities through volunteering, fundraising, and much more. For example, we’re proud to support access and opportunity in engineering and clean energy through impactful mentorship programs and workforce training. When you join SB Energy, you can become a part of these efforts, collaborating with team members who share a vision of building a better future now!
- To learn more about us, visit www.sbenergy.com .
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