[Remote] Sr Civil Engineer (Due Diligence) (Data Centers)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Jacobs is an engineering and consulting company working on industrial, data center, commercial, and advanced manufacturing facilities. The Senior Civil Engineer will lead civil design, site development, site selection, and technical due diligence activities, assessing infrastructure, permitting, risks, and constructability while coordinating multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Site development, site master planning, and site selection for large data center facilities
• Leading technical due diligence efforts for greenfield and brownfield development opportunities
• Performing site feasibility assessments related to grading, drainage, utilities, transportation access, permitting, environmental constraints, and constructability
• Evaluating potential development risks, opportunities, and fatal flaws associated with prospective project sites
• Supporting clients through site acquisition, investment, and development decision-making processes
• Conducting infrastructure assessments including water, wastewater, stormwater, electrical including grid and behind the meter power solutions, telecommunications, and transportation systems
• Researching and documenting local Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) requirements, zoning restrictions, development regulations, and permitting considerations and lead conversations with the relevant local authorities
• Lead the development and submission of permitting packages
• Preparing due diligence reports, technical memorandums, risk assessments, and executive-level recommendations
• Coordinating multidisciplinary due diligence teams including civil, architectural, energy and power, water/wastewater, environmental, geotechnical, transportation, permitting, and utility stakeholders
• Supporting site comparison studies and development of site selection criteria and scoring methodologies
• Underground utility routing and site space planning
• Hydrology analysis for designing storm drain systems
• Analyzing and designing gravity wastewater systems
• Performing final grading plans including cut and fill analysis and earthwork balancing
• Providing erosion and sediment control plans, stormwater pollution prevention plans, and permit support
• Stormwater analysis and modeling using software applications such as StormCAD and CivilStorm
• Preparing and reviewing civil engineering construction documents, specifications, and technical reports
• Serving as discipline lead on complex, multi-disciplinary projects and coordinating engineering activities across teams

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
• PE license
• 15 or more years of engineering experience, including extensive site development and industrial project experience from design through construction
• Strong working knowledge and experience analyzing and designing all aspects of medium to large-scale industrial developments
• Demonstrated experience conducting site feasibility studies, development assessments, and technical due diligence evaluations
• Experience supporting site selection, land acquisition, capital project planning, or facility expansion initiatives
• Ability to identify and communicate development risks, permitting challenges, infrastructure constraints, and project opportunities
• Ability to perform project discipline lead responsibilities on complex, multi-disciplinary projects and direct engineering design within the civil team
• Demonstrated experience with all design modules of AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Experience preparing, assembling, and reviewing construction drawings and technical specifications
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including preparation and presentation of due diligence findings to clients and leadership teams
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to collaborate and work effectively in a variety of teams, including multi-disciplinary due diligence and development teams
• Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and broaden technical and business knowledge
• Experience supporting hyperscale data center, semiconductor, battery manufacturing, life sciences, or other advanced manufacturing projects
• Experience leading technical due diligence efforts for site acquisition or major capital investments
• Experience preparing executive-level site selection and feasibility assessment reports
• Knowledge of economic development programs, utility incentives, and large-scale industrial permitting processes
• Bluebeam experience
• Experience using Navisworks
• Experience using Arc GIS
• Familiarity with environmental, geotechnical, transportation, and utility due diligence processes
• Experience with conditional use permitting

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Basic life insurance
• A 401(k) plan
• Ability to purchase company stock at a discount
• Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan
• Unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees
• Seven paid holidays
• Caregiver leave
• Certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock
• Hybrid working policy, allowing employees to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations

Company Overview

• Jacobs leads the global professional services sector delivering solutions for a more connected, sustainable world. It was founded in 1947, and is headquartered in Dallas, Texas, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is http://www.jacobs.com.

Company H1B Sponsorship

• Jacobs has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2025, 2 in 2024, 6 in 2023, 13 in 2022, 11 in 2021, 10 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.