Campus Civil Engineer

Job Description About the Role Our client is seeking a Campus Civil Engineer to lead pre-construction infrastructure planning and coordination for large-scale campus development projects for data centers. This role sits at the intersection of civil engineering, master planning, and construction readiness-translating site strategy into an executable infrastructure plan across grading, water, roads, utilities, and support facilities. The ideal candidate is a seasoned engineering leader who excels at managing consultants, coordinating across disciplines and stakeholders, and de-risking the path from raw land to construction mobilization. Primary Responsibilities Campus Infrastructure Planning Develop phased infrastructure strategies to support campus buildout.

Define infrastructure prerequisites required prior to construction commencement.

Coordinate master planning activities across multiple engineering disciplines.

Support customer onboarding and campus expansion planning.

Civil Development Coordinate grading, drainage, roads, and site utility development.

Evaluate construction access and heavy-haul transportation routes.

Manage civil engineering consultants and design reviews.

Support easements, rights-of-way, and access agreements.

Water Infrastructure Support groundwater, well, and treatment evaluations.

Coordinate water supply planning and infrastructure buildout.

Oversee engineering consultants responsible for treatment and distribution systems.

Evaluate construction and operational water requirements.

Facilities Development Support planning and development of warehouses, laydown yards, administration facilities, housing, and other support infrastructure.

Review building concepts for compatibility with campus infrastructure.

Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering scopes and studies.

Construction Readiness Identify infrastructure required before construction mobilization.

Support early works planning and execution.

Coordinate contractor access, staging, logistics, and temporary infrastructure.

Support development of execution schedules.

Permitting & Stakeholder Coordination Track infrastructure permitting requirements and schedules.

Coordinate with local, county, state, railroad, and utility stakeholders.

Support environmental and entitlement activities.

Maintain permitting and development risk registers.

Ideal Background Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (PE license preferred but not required).

10-20 years of relevant experience.

Background in one or more of the following: data centers, industrial campuses, mining infrastructure, LNG or energy facilities, semiconductor campuses, master-planned developments, or large transportation/infrastructure programs.

Demonstrated experience managing engineering consultants and design reviews rather than personally producing detailed design.

Strong track record coordinating across civil, water, permitting, and construction stakeholders on complex, phased developments.

Comfortable operating in an early-stage, greenfield environment with evolving scope and fast-moving timelines.

Compensation

The base salary range for this position is $165,000-$220,000, depending on experience, qualifications, and location. Actual compensation offered will be determined based on the selected candidate's experience, skill set, and market factors. Our client also offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plan participation, and paid time off. Why Our Client Our client is building next-generation campus developments at the leading edge of AI and data center infrastructure growth. This is a high-visibility role for an engineer who wants to shape infrastructure strategy from the ground up, working directly with leadership and cross-functional stakeholders on greenfield, high-growth projects. Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our client does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic