Civil Requirements Specialist - Modular Data Centers & Infrastructure

About the Company

Armada is an edge computing startup that provides computing infrastructure to remote areas where connectivity and cloud infrastructure is limited, as well as areas where data needs to be processed locally for real-time analytics and AI at the edge. We’re looking to bring on the most brilliant minds to help further our mission of bridging the digital divide with advanced technology infrastructure that can be rapidly deployed anywhere.

Armada builds modular, full-stack data center SKUs designed to deploy compute infrastructure rapidly and reliably in diverse environments around the world. Our platforms integrate power, cooling, and IT into repeatable, productized modules that must meet varying civil, electrical, mechanical, fire, and jurisdictional requirements across global customer deployments.

As Armada scales, we are seeking a Civil Requirements Specialist to serve as the subject-matter expert on civil and jurisdictional requirements that impact the design, deployment, and approval of our modular data center products.

The Civil Requirements Specialist will work across customer engagements, product, engineering, and delivery teams to identify, interpret, and communicate civil-related requirements that affect Armada’s modular data center SKUs in different jurisdictions.

This role is not a design role. Instead, it focuses on:

• Understanding how civil, electrical, mechanical, fire, and structural requirements vary by location
• Translating those requirements into clear inputs, constraints, and risks for Armada’s standardized module designs
• Helping ensure Armada’s products can be permitted, deployed, and operated successfully without redesign late in the process

The ideal candidate brings a strong data center or critical infrastructure background and can operate at the intersection of code interpretation, infrastructure execution, and productized modular design.

Location: We are office-based at our Bellevue, Washington office.

Civil & Jurisdictional Requirements

• Serve as Armada’s internal expert on civil requirements impacting modular data centers, including:
• Electrical service and grounding interfaces
• Mechanical and cooling-related civil considerations
• Fire/life safety requirements (separation, access, suppression interfaces, egress, etc.)
• Structural considerations that affect module siting, anchoring, and interfaces

• Evaluate jurisdiction-specific codes, standards, and AHJ expectations that may affect:
• Module dimensions, layout, or interfaces
• Site preparation and foundations
• Utility interconnections and clearances

Cross-Functional Support

• Partner with product, engineering, and delivery teams to:
• Identify requirements that could drive changes or constraints in module design
• Provide early visibility into risks or non-standard requirements
• Support go/no-go decisions for customer deployments

• Support customer engagements by:
• Reviewing site-specific civil requirements
• Coordinate with our OEM’s siting teams for local needs and coordinate contracting of local civil consultants (third parties) as needed.
• Advising on feasibility and alignment with Armada’s standard SKUs
• Helping customers and internal teams understand where customization may be required

Standards & Documentation

• Help define and maintain:
• Internal guidelines for civil-related assumptions used in Armada’s modular designs
• Requirement checklists for new geographies or deployment types
• Documentation that clearly communicates civil constraints to internal and external stakeholders

Continuous Improvement

• Track recurring requirements and jurisdictional trends to:
• Inform future product roadmap decisions
• Reduce friction and rework in repeat deployments
• Improve Armada’s ability to deploy standardized modules globally

Qualifications

Experience

• 5+ years of experience in civil, infrastructure, or critical facilities roles
• Prior experience in data centers, modular infrastructure, industrial facilities, utilities, or large-scale infrastructure projects
• Familiarity with how civil, electrical, mechanical, fire, and structural disciplines intersect in real-world deployments
• Experience in leading teams, hiring project managers and…