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Sr Due Diligence Design Engineer

CoreWeave· Data Center - G&A
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Hybrid (Multiple US locations)$143k - $210k + equity + bonusFull-timePosted 1mo ago

About the role

Senior Site Due Diligence Design Engineer responsible for the initial technical evaluation of prospective data center sites, bridging Site Selection and Design & Engineering, and leading technical due diligence from concept through lease/acquisition.

Responsibilities

  • Act as the initial technical evaluator for prospective data center sites across electrical, mechanical, architectural, civil, and IT/LV considerations.
  • Support site evaluation and feasibility efforts by identifying technical risks, constraints, opportunities, and required upgrades.
  • Serve as the design team lead from initial site concept through lease execution/acquisition, coordinating all design-related activities during these early phases.
  • Review provider proposals, capacity offers, utility information, conceptual layouts, and as-built drawings to determine alignment with CoreWeave’s design principles.
  • Interface directly with landlords, developers, data center providers, and utilities during early due diligence.
  • Prepare concise technical assessments and early go/no-go recommendations to guide which sites advance to deeper analysis.
  • Prepare and manage dashboards or equivalent tools to track technical progress, risks, land-use considerations, and milestones for all active candidate sites.
  • Evaluate land use, zoning, permitting, and entitlement feasibility at a high level, identifying regulatory constraints or municipal approval risks that may impact schedule, density, or constructability.
  • Collaborate with internal SMEs and the broader design team to resolve early-stage questions and escalate topics to right experts.
  • Participate in early design and scoping discussions to align on CoreWeave requirements and technical expectations.
  • Review site infrastructure capabilities, including power availability, redundancy options, upstream utility constraints, delivery timelines, and required upgrades.
  • Assess mechanical feasibility, including heat rejection options, water availability/quality, mechanical yard capacity, and compatibility with cooling strategies.
  • Evaluate building suitability, including structural capacity, floor loading, egress, ceiling heights, roof strength, envelope condition, and potential for expansion.
  • Develop high-level conceptual MEP assessments and identify site blockers impacting constructability, density, schedule, or cost.
  • Identify and document site-specific technical risks with potential impacts to scope, schedule, and scalability.
  • Produce technical due diligence summaries communicating feasibility findings, required upgrades, regulatory considerations, and alignment with broader requirements.
  • Engage in early technical workshops with providers to ensure proper interpretation of design expectations and project objectives.
  • Ensure technical requirements are reflected in LOIs, provider proposals, and preliminary agreements.
  • Perform structured technical handover to the assigned Design Manager for each site post-lease/acquisition.

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of experience in data center engineering, MEP consulting, site selection, due diligence, or early-phase design/development.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering—or equivalent relevant experience.
  • Broad technical competency across electrical, mechanical, civil/structural, and architectural fundamentals; ability to evaluate multi-discipline issues without full SME support.
  • Strong understanding of utility infrastructure (power delivery, substations, feeders, water sources, permitting considerations, etc.) and impact on site feasibility.
  • Experience reviewing capacity offers, conceptual site plans, utility data, and building documentation from data center providers or developers.
  • Familiarity with land use, zoning, and entitlement processes, and ability to identify regulatory risks that may affect feasibility or schedule.
  • Ability to translate complex technical information into clear written assessments and concise go/no-go recommendations.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with experience engaging landlords, utilities, developers, and real estate teams.
  • Experience in or exposure to data center design standards, including cooling strategies, power distribution, redundancy concepts, and scalability considerations.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently during early assessments and to exercise sound engineering judgment.
  • Excellent communication, technical writing, and presentation skills, with the ability to brief leadership and cross-functional teams effectively.
  • High level of comfort operating in a fast-paced, dynamic environment where rapid technical vetting and efficient decision support are essential.
  • Ability and willingness to travel to prospective sites across the region as required.

Skills

Required:Data center site evaluationTechnical due diligenceMultidisciplinary coordination

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance - 100% paid for by CoreWeave
  • Company-paid Life Insurance
  • Voluntary supplemental life insurance
  • Short and long-term disability insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Health Savings Account
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Ability to Participate in Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
  • Mental Wellness Benefits through Spring Health
  • Family-Forming support provided by Carrot
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Flexible, full-service childcare support with Kinside
  • 401(k) with a generous employer match
  • Flexible PTO
  • Catered lunch each day in our office and data center locations
  • A casual work environment
  • A work culture focused on innovative disruption
Last updated Sep 16, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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