Fluidstack
AI, Data Centers, Compute
CivilEngineer,DataCenterDesign
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“Civil Engineer, Data Center Design at Fluidstack. Skills: Civil engineering for data centers, Site development, Permitting, Consultant management. Own the civil engineering workstream across a multi-site, multi-state development portfolio. Manage external civil consultants”
What You'll Achieve.
Fuel artificial superintelligence; Supply GWs of compute capabilities; Own outcomes end-to-end; Accelerate critical path
Industry & Context.
Identify fatal flaws and quantify civil cost risks; Develop mitigation strategies
Willingness to travel to project sites across the US (estimated 20–30%)
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
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%)
Nice to Have
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)
What You'll Do.
Own the civil engineering workstream across a multi-site
multi-state development portfolio
Manage external civil consultants
Coordinate with geotechnical engineers
Interface with local authorities
Drive technical alignment across GCs and project teams
Lead civil due diligence for greenfield and conversion sites
Review traffic impact studies
Direct geotechnical investigations
Assess site suitability for large-scale grading
and stormwater management
Identify fatal flaws and quantify civil cost risks
Develop and maintain civil basis of design
master specifications
and standard drawings
Manage external civil consultants from schematic through IFC
Establish grading strategies
and cut/fill sequences
Structure phased delivery including early work packages
Coordinate site utility routing
Integrate civil scope with structural
and architectural design teams
Lead civil permitting strategy across jurisdictions
Coordinate with state and local agencies
and utility providers
Manage permit schedules
Monitor regulatory risk and develop mitigation strategies
Review contractor submittts
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
and acceptance with local authorities
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Coordinate with geotechnical engineers; Interface with local authorities; Drive technical alignment across GCs and project teams; Coordinate site utility routing; Integrate civil scope with structural, MEP, fiber, and architectural design teams; Coordinate with state and local agencies, drainage authorities, and utility providers
Process & Methodology
Manage external civil consultants, Manage permit schedules as part of overall project critical path, Manage design changes and change order scope for civil work
Full Job Description
ABOUT FLUIDSTACK At Fluidstack, we build the compute, data centers, and power that will fuel artificial superintelligence. We supply GWs of compute capabilities to the world’s biggest AI Labs at industry-defining speeds. Our team is small, fast, and obsessed with quality. We own outcomes end-to-end, challenge assumptions, and treat our customers' problems as our own. No task is beneath anyone here. There are a few thousand people who will shape the trajectory of superintelligence. Come and be one of them. ABOUT THE ROLE 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. RESPONSIBILITIES 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 IF
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