CSA Lead - Data Centers

Do you want to work with high caliber professionals in a dynamic and growing company? Are you entrepreneurial, hard-working, and collegial? Join us at SB Energy, a leading company backed by SoftBank and Ares pairing cutting-edge innovation with best-in-class execution. Our Mission is to provide reliable, affordable energy at scale to support America’s growing energy demands.

Headquartered in Redwood City, CA, SB Energy develops, builds, owns & operates some of the largest and most technically advanced energy and data center infrastructure projects in the United States. Since launching in 2019, the company has rapidly grown into a top-tier integrated platform with over 3 gigawatts (GW) in operation and a multi-GW pipeline of energy and data center infrastructure nationwide. SB Energy also utilizes its strong culture of innovation to identify and incorporate new technology into our projects, including our AI-based digital platform, to deliver energy infrastructure that is local, reliable, and matched to load. We are building the energy and technology future—today.

Come join us in accelerating the energy transition to cleaner, more sustainable sources of power!

Basic Function

The CSA Lead is responsible for the design oversight, technical coordination, and delivery of civil, structural, and architectural (CSA) systems across data center construction projects. This role ensures that site development, building structure, and architectural systems are designed, implemented, and constructed to meet performance, durability, and scalability requirements. 

This individual works cross-functionally with internal teams, external design partners, and construction stakeholders to translate design intent into successful project execution. 

Responsibilities

• Manage CSA scope from construction through closeout. 

• Coordinate with civil, structural, and architectural design consultants to ensure alignment with Owner standards, tenant requirements, and local codes.  

• Ensure CSA designs integrate seamlessly with MEP, IT, and commissioning requirements. 

• Review and track submittals, RFIs, change orders, and field clarifications related to CSA scope. 

• Monitor contractor performance for schedule, cost, quality. 

• Participate in site walks, inspections, and quality audits. 

• Support layout coordination for critical equipment, white space, and support areas to optimize constructability and operations. 

• Support commissioning activities related to building envelope, structural readiness, and site infrastructure. 

• Identify design and constructability risks early and drive mitigation strategies 

• Validate pay applications and change order pricing for CSA packages. 

• Assist in cost estimating, budget management, and forecasting for civil, structural, and architectural packages. 

• Provide technical guidance to project engineers and project coordinators. 

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Architecture, or related field 

• 5+ years of experience in project engineering, construction management, or design management.  

• Strong knowledge of site development, structural systems, and building envelope design 

• Ability to read, interpret and coordinate  construction drawings across multiple disciplines. 

• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills 

• Detail-oriented with a proactive problem-solving mindset. 

• Experience on large-scale commercial, industrial, or mission critical projects (strongly preferred) 

Location: Onsite Piketon, OH

Base Pay - $115,000-$165,000

The pay range mentioned above is a guideline. We tailor each offer based on your unique skills, experience, location, and market benchmarks—while ensuring internal parity across our teams. In addition to competitive base pay, total compensation may include a discretionary annual bonus and a market leading comprehensive health and wellness benefits package. Final details will be discussed during the later stages of the hiring process.

Our Health & Wellness Benefits

At SB Energy, we invest in our people and their families with benefits designed for flexibility, support, and peace of mind. Full-time employees enjoy:

• 100% Company-Paid Medical, Dental & Vision (for employees and dependents)


• 401(k) with Company Match


• Generous Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays


• 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave


• Life, AD&D & Long-Term Disability Coverage


• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Medical, Dependent Care, Transit & Parking (with company contributions)


• Mental, Physical & Social Wellness Support (with company contributions)


• Flexible Work Arrangements & Hybrid Office Setup Benefits


• Monthly Reimbursement for Phone, Internet & Data


• Optional Legal & Pet Insurance Plans


• Device Purchase Support

At SB Energy, the success of our projects is driven by a desire to see our projects benefit as many people as possible. We work to serve local communities through volunteering, fundraising, and much more. For example, we’re proud to support access and opportunity in engineering and clean energy through impactful mentorship programs and workforce training. When you join SB Energy, you can become a part of these efforts, collaborating with team members who share a vision of building a better future now! 

SB Energy is built on a foundation of collaboration and inclusion. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other legally protected class.

To learn more about us, visit www.sbenergy.com.

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