Geotechnical Engineer

About the Company

Fluidstack is focused on delivering civilization-scale infrastructure for AI. We acquire power, design and build data centers, and operate them, rethinking every layer of the stack to deploy frontier compute infrastructure at unprecedented speed and scale.

Responsibilities

• Own the geotechnical workstream across a multi-site, multi-state development portfolio from early site screening through foundation design and construction support
• Scope and direct subsurface investigation programs, including writing RFPs and managing boring and CPT campaigns
• Interpret subsurface data into design parameters and assign foundation systems in collaboration with Structural engineers
• Set site earthwork and grading strategy in coordination with Civil engineers regarding cut and fill balance and settlement risk
• Run geotechnical fatal-flaw screening during site selection to identify karst, mine subsidence, or high groundwater
• Coordinate with Environmental teams on groundwater and contamination findings that impact foundation decisions

Requirements

• Experience owning geotechnical engineering on large-scale site development
• Proven ability to turn subsurface data into foundation design parameters
• Experience making foundation and ground-improvement decisions on difficult sites (expansive clay, liquefaction, etc.)
• Experience directing external geotechnical consultants and labs
• Ability to perform geotechnical fatal-flaw screening during due diligence
• Strong collaborative skills working with structural, civil, and environmental engineers

Preferred Qualifications

• PE or GE license (or active pursuit)
• Experience in data center, industrial, or heavy-civil site development
• Expertise in deep foundation and ground-improvement design
• Knowledge of seismic site response
• Multi-state experience