Senior Civil Engineering

About Fluidstack At Fluidstack, we’re building the infrastructure for abundant intelligence. We treat our customers’ outcomes as our own, taking pride in the systems we build and the trust we earn. If you’re motivated by purpose, obsessed with excellence, and ready to work very hard to accelerate the future of intelligence, join us in building what’s next.

About The Role The Senior 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. 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

flag civil cost and schedule risks during site selection

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

Identify fatal flaws and quantify civil cost risks during site selection

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

Coordinate civil closeout, as‑builts, and acceptance with local authorities

S. in Civil Engineering

7+ years of civil engineering experience, including significant work on large‑scale site development projects (data centers, industrial, logistics, or power infrastructure preferred)

Experience directing external civil consultants and managing design deliverable quality

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

Proficient in AutoCAD Civil 3D; familiarity with GIS tools

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

Preferred Qualifications Experience in hyperscale data center, large‑scale industrial, or energy infrastructure development

Familiarity with FM Global site civil requirements

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

Salary & Benefits Competitive total compensation package (salary + equity).

Retirement or pension plan, in line with local norms.

Health, dental, and vision insurance.

Generous PTO policy, in line with local norms.

Total compensation may also include equity in the form of stock options.

We are committed to pay equity and transparency.

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. You will receive a confirmation email once your application has successfully been accepted. io 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.