Senior Engineering Associate - Civil

About the Role

Our client, a leader in data center development, is seeking an Engineering Associate to provide civil engineering expertise supporting projects across their data center project portfolio. This position is a critical part of the technical team, supporting all aspects of the project lifecycle, from site origination through facility operations.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of successfully providing both design and field-level civil engineering support for complex development projects in the data center, industrial design/build, or similar industrial construction industries. The successful candidate will bring excellent strategic thinking skills, a customer service orientation, strong organizational and communication abilities, the ability to multitask, comfort with ambiguity, and the capacity to work effectively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.

Travel & Location

• Location: Denver, CO (Hybrid).
• Travel: Up to 30% for company gatherings, utility meetings, and project site visits.

Compensation

• Base Salary: $105K$130K (Offers Bonus).

Essential Responsibilities

• Lead, direct, and manage civil engineering consultants in the design, permitting, and coordination of civil engineering disciplines, including geotechnical, traffic, environmental, and hydrological areas. Expertise in all areas is not required, but a general knowledge of all areas from a design and construction perspective is desired.
• Coordinate with customers to understand civil engineering-related design requirements on a project-by-project basis.
• Provide on-site field support as needed during construction, ensuring civil engineering work is executed according to design specifications and standards.
• Collaborate with design and construction teams to address site-specific challenges and make recommendations to optimize designs for constructability.
• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the Commercial team and program managers, providing data and interpretation for key stakeholder decisions related to civil engineering.
• Support the preparation of construction documents, including drawings, specifications, and scopes of work, for civil components of data center projects.
• Review contractor work, submittals, and RFIs as needed to ensure civil engineering elements adhere to quality standards and project requirements.
• Build and maintain relationships with permitting agencies and client technical experts.
• Identify risks during all stages of the project lifecycle, from site origination through operations.
• Support the site origination team by conducting technical reviews of existing civil site conditions and infrastructure associated with potential sites.
• Advise the development team with technical expertise from a preconstruction perspective.
• Contribute to the growth of the engineering team by helping establish engineering standards and processes.
• Provide civil engineering pre-construction services to site construction teams, including evaluations of site conditions, grading, cut-and-fill assessments, and other field support activities.
• Work with government and jurisdictional agencies on complex environmental reviews, permitting, and Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) approval processes.

Required Education, Skills, and Experience

• Accredited professional degree in Civil Engineering or a related field (EIT required). Sustainable design accreditation and/or professional licensure preferred.
• 5+ years of experience participating in and leading commercial development, architectural, or civil design projects.
• Knowledge of civil construction practices and processes.
• Familiarity with sustainability and integrated design guidelines.
• Knowledge of QA/QC and specification processes.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to coordinate large teams and consultants.
• Ability to communicate and present ideas clearly, concisely, and professionally, both verbally and in writing.
• Experience communicating with senior leaders and executives.
• Knowledge of data center industry trends (preferred).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and highly cross-functional environment.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, AutoCAD, REVIT, GIS, and Bluebeam Revu.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with a team.
• Problem-solving mindset with the ability to apply innovative solutions.
• Capacity to make decisions under challenging circumstances.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines with expected quality.

What We Offer

• A hybrid working environment supported by teamwork and technology.
• Team-building and educational opportunities.
• Generous benefits package, including robust health benefits and a 401(k) company contribution.
• Unlimited PTO.
• Competitive compensation and incentive plan.