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Civil Engineer

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remote senior Full time $205K - $327K Remote - US

First indexed 10 Jul 2026

Description

We are seeking a Civil Engineer to lead civil engineering strategy across Industrial Compute's self-build data center portfolio.

The base pay offered is between $205K and $327K, with generous equity, performance-related bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead civil engineering strategy across Industrial Compute's self-build infrastructure portfolio.
  • Partner with engineering consultants and EPC firms to develop civil and structural designs for hyperscale AI campuses.
  • Drive continuous improvement of site design standards to reduce construction schedule, cost, and execution risk.
  • Optimize grading, earthwork, drainage, foundations, utility routing, and constructability across multiple campuses.
  • Develop structural standards supporting high floor loading, vibration control, durability, and long-term serviceability for AI infrastructure.
  • Establish modular and prefabricated civil engineering approaches that improve repeatability and deployment speed.
  • Coordinate closely with Mechanical, Electrical, Power Generation, Cooling, and Infrastructure Delivery teams throughout design and construction.
  • Review engineering calculations, drawings, specifications, and consultant deliverables for technical quality and consistency.
  • Support geotechnical investigations, constructability reviews, value engineering, and design optimization initiatives.
  • Evaluate emerging construction methodologies and engineering technologies that improve speed, scalability, and reliability.
  • Support engineering throughout construction, commissioning, and operational handoff.
  • Help establish global civil engineering standards for future Industrial Compute campuses.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
  • 8+ years of experience designing large-scale industrial, mission-critical, manufacturing, energy, or data center facilities.
  • Strong understanding of site development, grading, drainage, foundations, structural systems, utility coordination, and constructability.
  • Experience coordinating multidisciplinary engineering teams through design and construction.
  • Experience reviewing engineering calculations, drawings, and consultant deliverables.
  • Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Preferred Skills

  • Professional Engineer (PE) license.
  • Experience designing hyperscale data centers or mission-critical infrastructure.
  • Experience with modular construction or prefabricated infrastructure systems.
  • Familiarity with geotechnical engineering and heavy equipment operations.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family, with employer contributions to Health Savings Accounts.
  • Pre-tax accounts for Health FSA, Dependent Care FSA, and commuter expenses.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
  • Paid parental leave and paid medical and caregiver leave.
  • Flexible PTO for exempt employees and up to 15 days annually for non-exempt employees.
  • 13+ paid company holidays and multiple paid coordinated company office closures.
  • Mental health and wellness support.
  • Employer-paid basic life and disability coverage.
  • Annual learning and development stipend.
  • Daily meals in our offices and meal delivery credits.
  • Relocation support for eligible employees.
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