Data Center Construction Civil Engineer Position Available In Washington, Vermont

Data Center Construction Civil Engineer
at CBRE in Montpelier, Vermont, United States
Job Description
Data Center Construction Civil Engineer
Job ID
223973
Posted
12-Jun-2025
Service line
PJM Segment
Role type
Full-time
Areas of Interest
Construction, Data Centers, Project Management
Location(s)
Remote

• US•Remote•US•United States of America
  About the role
  The Data Center Construction Civil Engineer will be responsible for leading all aspects of projects from site planning to construction.

This includes reviewing and representing program directives, providing input on ArchitectEngineer (AE) designs, ensuring compliance with client requirements, and guiding consultants to meet project goals and design standards. The ideal candidate will have expertise in planningzoning, site design, utility routingplanning, earthwork, permits, and construction phases.
What you’ll do
+ civil engineering expertise for design-related activities associated with data center sites or projects.
+ Serve as consultant, advisor, and authorized representative for hyperscale data center clients throughout all project phases.
+ Collaborate with client partner groups, design consultants, construction management ?rms, and contractors to implement design and construction contracts on behalf of the client.
+ Provide engineering mentorship and conduct reviews of civil engineering works related to site layout and data center building design.
+ Contribute to developing civil engineering guidelines & design standards.
+ Review submitted designs, provide constructive feedback, and ensure alignment with project objectives.
+ Coordinate scope with multiple team trades (architecture, telecom, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and structural).
+ Express complex ideas in a concise manner through all forms of digital mediums (design drawings, presentations, video conference) both internally and with external parties.
+ Manage all areas of project management for multiple real estate projects. This includes planning, design, construction, occupancy, and closeout.
+ Work directly with clients to prepare all elements of the project. This includes the scope of work, project delivery resource requirements, cost estimates & budget, work plan schedule & landmarks, quality control, and risk identification.
+ Define the project delivery resources from pre-qualified lists or through the project qualification process. Conduct complex requests for proposals, complete bid evaluations, and recommend resources to clients.
+ Facilitate the development of a charter and coordinated timeline.
+ Ensure all functions remain on schedule and issues get resolved or escalated.
+ Facilitate regular meetings to review project status for active and pending projects.
+ Collaborate to develop solutions and guide the project team through implementation and completion.
+ advanced knowledge to seek and develop new, better methods for accomplishing both individual and department objectives.
+ Showcase expertise in own job subject area and in-depth knowledge of other job teams within the organization function.
What you’ll need
+ Bachelor’s Degree preferred with 8-10 years of solid experience. In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered.
+ A solid understanding of the commercial real estate industry in the areas of financial analysis, project management, construction, ethical practices, business operations, marketing, and business development.
+ Familiarity with waterwastewater design and hydraulic modeling.
+ Knowledge of site layout, grading, drainage, infrastructure, erosion, and sediment control.
+ Ability to solve unique problems using standard and innovative solutions having a broad impact on the business.
+ In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products or Google Suite products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
+ Professional Engineer license is preferred
+ Expert interpersonal skills with an inquisitive mentality.
+ Assist in maintaining product speci?cations, technical documentation, and best practices for M&E systems in brown?eld data centers.
+ Work within broad guidelines and policies. Explain difficult or sensitive information.
+ Assist with vendor correspondence, scheduling, and tracking of deliverables related to brown?eld M&E product orders and services.
+ Solve outstanding problems using standard and innovative solutions having broad impact on the business. Use innovative methods to think beyond existing solutions.
What you’ll need
+

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred with 8-10 years of relevant experience.

In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered. LEED AP, PMP, or CMM preferred.
+ A foundational understanding in Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) systems, particularly those found in data centers or critical infrastructure (e.g., HVAC, UPS, generators, cooling).
+ Basic understanding of data center operations or critical facilities is helpful.
+ Ability to exercise judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information. Willingness to take a new perspective on existing solutions. In-depth knowledge of
+ Microsoft Office products or Google Suite products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
+ Organizational skills with an advanced inquisitive mentality.
+ Sophisticated math skills. Ability to calculate mildly complex figures such as percentages, fractions, and other financial-related calculations.
+ Ability to solve outstanding problems using standard and innovative solutions having a broad impact on the business.

Disclaimer:

Please be advised that effective January 1, 2025, CBRE Project Management and Turner &Townsend were consolidated into a single global business entity. As a candidate applying for a position, you should be aware that while your initial employment may be with Tuner & Townsend PJM US LLC, you will subsequently transfer directly to Turner & Townsend at a date to be determined.
Turner & Townsend carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for this position is $150,000 annually and the maximum salary for this position is $185,000 annually. The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience. Successful candidates will also be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on Turner & Townsend’s applicable benefit program. This role will provide the following benefits: 401(K), Dental insurance, Health insurance, Life insurance, and Vision insurance.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

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