Civil Engineer
Navarro County, Texas•Full-time
About the Job
NOTE: We are not offering any VISA Sponsorship at this time; you will need to be authorized to work in the US.
The Civil Engineer is responsible for the planning, design, coordination, and execution of civil engineering activities supporting the construction of a hyperscale data center campus. This position oversees site development, grading, drainage, underground utilities, paving, stormwater management, and erosion control while ensuring compliance with project specifications, applicable codes, regulatory requirements, and engineering best practices. The Civil Engineer works closely with internal engineering teams, contractors, surveyors, and project management to deliver technically sound, constructible, and cost-effective solutions that support project schedule and quality objectives.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Design and oversee civil engineering solutions for hyperscale data center construction projects.
- Prepare and review grading, drainage, paving, and utility plans.
- Coordinate site development activities with structural, electrical, mechanical, and architectural disciplines.
- Perform engineering calculations related to stormwater management, drainage systems, earthwork, and utility design.
- Review topographic surveys, geotechnical reports, and environmental studies to support project development.
- Coordinate underground utility layouts, including domestic water, fire water, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, and electrical duct banks.
- Review engineering drawings, specifications, and construction documents for accuracy and constructability.
- Support permitting activities and coordinate with local municipalities and regulatory agencies.
- Respond to Requests for Information (RFIs) and provide engineering support during construction.
- Review contractor submittals and shop drawings for compliance with project requirements.
- Participate in constructability reviews and value engineering initiatives.
- Conduct periodic site visits to verify construction activities align with approved engineering documents.
- Coordinate design revisions resulting from field conditions or owner-requested changes.
- Support commissioning and project turnover activities related to civil infrastructure.
- Maintain project documentation and engineering records in accordance with company standards.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university.
- Minimum of 5 years of civil engineering experience supporting commercial, industrial, manufacturing, mission-critical, or large-scale construction projects.
- Working knowledge of site development, grading, drainage, utilities, and stormwater management.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and construction documents.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain licensure.
- Experience supporting data center, semiconductor, pharmaceutical, or other mission-critical facilities.
- Experience working within an EPC or Design-Build environment.
- Familiarity with permitting and regulatory approval processes.
Technical Skills:
- AutoCAD Civil 3D
- Autodesk Construction Cloud (preferred)
- Bluebeam Revu
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Microsoft Project (preferred)
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Strong understanding of civil engineering principles and construction practices.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary engineering teams.
- Knowledge of OSHA safety requirements applicable to construction sites.
- Strong organizational and documentation skills.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to work in both office and active construction site environments.
- Frequent walking on uneven terrain and active jobsites.
- Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds.
- Ability to travel to project sites as needed.
Reporting Relationship:
- Reports to the Engineering Manager or Project Manager.
About Hire Virtue
An RPO firm that hires and secure talent for EPC, AEC, and MEP projects in the US and abroad.