Senior Data Center Water Engineer

About the role

A Senior Water Engineer will support data center construction programs with water engineering support for site due diligence, water distribution and treatment systems. This position is remote with minimal travel.

• Review and assist in the technical development of due diligence & campus plan studies.
• Develop and optimize standard engineering programs for site planning purposes.
• Develop site planning standard engineering designs and tools to streamline the design process.
• Analyze utility usage data, identify optimizations and help present recommendations to management.
• Assist development of water policy approach and enforcement.
• Review utility agreements and recommend technical guidance and verbiage.
• Plan for onsite infrastructure using owner standards and guidelines.
• Coordinate scope with multiple subject area trades.
• Express complex ideas in a concise manner through all forms of digital mediums (design drawings, presentations, video conference) both internally and with external parties.
• Work directly with clients to prepare all elements of the project—including scope of work, project delivery resource requirements, cost estimates & budget, work plan schedule & turning points, 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.
• Collaborate to develop solutions and guide the project team through implementation and completion.
• Apply knowledge to seek and develop new, better methods for accomplishing both individual and departmental objectives.
• Mentor others to develop in-depth knowledge and expertise in most or all areas within the function.
• Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values, anticipating potential objections and persuading others—including senior leaders and those of divergent interest—to embrace new viewpoints.
• Impact the achievement of customer, operational, project, or service objectives across multi-discipline teams, guided by functional policies that shape procedures and policies.
• Contribute to new products, processes, standards, and/or operational plans in support of achieving functional goals.
• Communicate difficult and complex ideas with the ability to influence.
• Other duties as assigned.

• 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.
• 4 years of demonstrated ability in planning, design and construction of utility projects.
• Practical knowledge of large‑scale, complex data center infrastructure, utility treatment and distribution systems is helpful.
• 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.
• Experience and general knowledge of cross‑field teams: structural, civil, IT/Telecom, mechanical, electrical, architectural.
• The innovative mentality to develop methods that go beyond existing solutions.
• Ability to tackle unique problems using standard and innovative solutions having a broad impact on the business.
• In‑depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products and Google Drive.
• Expert interpersonal skills with an advanced inquisitive mentality.

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 $160,000 annually and the maximum salary for this position is $190,000 annually.…