Civil Engineer, Data Center Design

We exist to make humanity more free. For most of human history, you farmed or you starved. Technology gave people more time for the things they wanted to do, instead of things they had to do. Powerful AI will be the biggest lever for human choice we've ever built - but only if models are aligned with what humanity actually wants. There are groups building AI who don't share these goals. Whoever deploys frontier compute infrastructure fastest will decide whether AI expands human freedom or shrinks it.
We're singularly focused on delivering 10 to 100s of GWs of compute faster than anyone else, rethinking every layer of the stack. We acquire power, design and build data centers, and operate them - with teams spanning hardware and software. Speed and scale are our key differentiators. Come be a part of building civilization-scale infrastructure for AI.
We hire people who care deeply about this problem space. If that is you, please apply!

The Civil Engineer is a core member of Fluidstack’s Design and Engineering team. You will own the civil engineering workstream across a multi-site, multi-state development portfolio from early-stage site screening through design, permitting, and construction completion.

This is an owner/developer role. You will manage external civil consultants, coordinate with geotechnical engineers, interface with local authorities, and drive technical alignment across GCs and project teams. You will be the subject matter authority on site civil grading, drainage, utilities, floodplain, and earthwork across some of the largest data center campuses in development.

Site Evaluation & Due Diligence

• Lead civil due diligence for greenfield and conversion sites: topography, drainage, utilities, soils, floodplain, and environmental constraints

• Review traffic impact studies and offsite infrastructure requirements; flag civil cost and schedule risks during site selection

• Direct geotechnical investigations, scope RFPs, review boring programs, interpret reports, and assign design actions

• Assess site suitability for large-scale grading, infrastructure, and stormwater management

• Identify fatal flaws and quantify civil cost risks during site selection
  

Design & Standards

• Develop and maintain civil basis of design, master specifications, and standard drawings for FluidStack’s campus portfolio

• Manage external civil consultants from schematic through IFC and review deliverables, enforce standards, and track design quality

• Establish grading strategies, earthwork balance, and cut/fill sequences for large-scale campus developments

• Structure phased delivery including early work packages (mass grading, site utilities, early enablement) to accelerate critical path

• Coordinate site utility routing: water, sewer, storm, and medium-voltage underground infrastructure, including offsite tie-ins and roadway improvements

• Integrate civil scope with structural, MEP, fiber, and architectural design teams

Permitting & Regulatory

• Lead civil permitting strategy across jurisdictions: land disturbance, NPDES/SWPPP, floodplain (CLOMR/LOMR), environmental, and utility permits

• Coordinate with state and local agencies, drainage authorities, and utility providers

• Manage permit schedules as part of overall project critical path

• Monitor regulatory risk including wetlands, 100-year floodplain, karst, expansive soils, and develop mitigation strategies

Construction Support

• Review contractor submittals, RFIs, and field conditions for civil scope

• Conduct periodic site visits and document civil construction quality and compliance

• Manage design changes and change order scope for civil work

• Coordinate civil closeout, as-builts, and acceptance with local authorities

• B.S. in Civil Engineering or equivalent discipline

• 5+ years of civil engineering experience.

• Professional Engineer (PE) license, or active pursuit with expected licensure within 12 months

• Working knowledge of grading, earthwork, stormwater management, and site utility design

• Familiarity with NPDES permitting, floodplain regulations (FEMA/CLOMR/LOMR), and land disturbance permitting

• Proficient in AutoCAD Civil 3D; familiarity with GIS tools

• Willingness to travel to project sites across the US (estimated 20–30%)
  

• Experience in hyperscale data center, large-scale industrial, or energy infrastructure development

• Familiarity with FM Global site civil requirements

• Geotechnical evaluation experience (coordination and interpretation)

• Experience with expansive clay soils, karst geology, or high water table site conditions

• Exposure to MISO/utility interconnection land and civil coordination

• Owner/developer-side experience (vs. pure consultant or EPC)

The salary range for this position is $150,000 - $200,000 per year, depending on experience, skills, qualifications, and location. This range represents our good faith estimate of the compensation for this role at the time of posting. Total compensation may also include equity in the form of stock options.

We are committed to pay equity and transparency.

Fluidstack is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and protected veterans’ status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Fluidstack will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records pursuant to applicable law.

You will receive a confirmation email once your application has successfully been accepted. If there is an error with your submission and you did not receive a confirmation email, please email [email protected] with your resume/CV, the role you've applied for, and the date you submitted your application-- someone from our recruiting team will be in touch.