Rowan Digital Infrastructure · 5 hours ago
Design Manager, Civil Engineering
Denver, CO
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$140K/yr - $160K/yr
9+ years expRowan Digital Infrastructure is redefining how data centers are delivered, focusing on sustainability, efficiency, and flexibility. The Design Manager will provide civil engineering expertise to support projects across the Rowan data center project portfolio, overseeing design, permitting, and field support.
Data CenterRenewable EnergyTelecommunications
Responsibilities
Lead, direct, and manage civil engineering consultants in the design, permitting, and coordination of civil engineering, inclusive of civil, geotechnical, traffic, environmental and hydrological disciplines. Expertise is not needed in all areas, but a general knowledge of all areas from a design and construction perspective is desired
Coordinate with and ensure Rowan’s understanding of any civil engineering related Customer design requirements on a project-by-project basis
Provide on-site field support as needed during construction, ensuring that civil engineering work is executed according to design specifications and standards
Collaborate with the design and construction teams to address site-specific challenges and make recommendations to optimize designs for constructability
Interface with and serve Rowan’s Commercial team and program managers with Subject Matter Expert (SME) level data and interpretation for key stakeholder decisions related to civil engineering
Support the preparation of construction documents, including drawings, specifications, and scopes of work, for civil components of data center projects
As needed, review contractor work, submittals, and RFIs to ensure that civil engineering elements adhere to Rowan's standards of quality and project requirements
Nurture and create relationships with permitting agencies and client technical experts
Identify risks during all stages of the project lifecycle from site origination through operations
Support the site origination team through technical reviews of existing civil site conditions and infrastructure associated with potential sites
Advise the development team with technical expertise from a preconstruction perspective
Support the growth of the engineering team and of Rowan by helping to establish engineering standards and processes
Support other technical tasks not listed as required
Support site construction teams with civil engineering pre-construction services as an internal client. Provide evaluation of site conditions, civil engineering related risks such as grading, cut and fill evaluations, and similar field support activities
Must be comfortable working with government and jurisdictional agencies on complex environmental review, permitting, and Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) approval processes
Qualification
Required
Accredited professional degree in Civil Engineering or related field
EIT required
9+ years of experience participating in and leading commercial development, architectural, or civil design projects
3-5+ years of hands-on experience overseeing civil construction activities in the field with strong knowledge of best practices, safety standards, and quality control procedures
Knowledge of civil construction practices and processes required
Knowledge of sustainability and integrated design guidelines
Knowledge of QA/QC and specification processes
Strong organizational skills and the ability to coordinate large teams and consultants
Ability to communicate and present ideas in a clear, concise, and professional manner both verbally and in writing
Experience communicating with senior leaders and executives at all levels of the organization
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Proficiency in MS Office Suite, AutoCAD, REVIT, GIS, and Blue Beam Revu
Ability to work with little oversight
Preferred
Sustainable design accreditation and/or professional licensure preferred
Knowledge of data center industry and trends preferred
Benefits
Hybrid working environment
Team building and educational opportunities
Generous benefits package including robust health benefits and a 401(k) company contribution
Unlimited PTO
Competitive compensation and bonus plan
Company
Rowan Digital Infrastructure
Rowan Digital Infrastructure designs to deliver low-cost net zero solutions to green data centers
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$2.21B2025-02-25Debt Financing· $1.24B
2025-01-16Debt Financing· $975M
Leadership Team
Charley Daitch
Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
2025-12-19
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