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CoreWeave · 1 day ago

Senior Site Due Dilligence

Sunnyvale, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$122K/yr - $191K/yr

5+ years exp

CoreWeave is The Essential Cloud for AI™, delivering a platform of technology and tools for innovators. The Senior Site Due Diligence role is critical in evaluating prospective data center sites, ensuring they meet CoreWeave's requirements and facilitating the technical due diligence process from site introduction to lease execution.

AI InfrastructureArtificial Intelligence (AI)Cloud ComputingCloud InfrastructureInformation TechnologyMachine Learning

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

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 potential regulatory constraints or municipal approval risks that may impact schedule, density, or constructability

Collaborate with internal SMEs and the broader design team as required—resolving early-stage questions independently where possible and escalating discipline-specific topics efficiently to the right experts

Participate in early design and scoping discussions to establish alignment 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 CoreWeave cooling strategies (e.g., chilled water plants, CDUs, TCS loops)

Evaluate building suitability including structural capacity, floor loading, egress paths, ceiling heights, roof strength, envelope condition, and potential for expansion

Develop high-level conceptual MEP assessments and identify site blockers that could impact constructability, density, schedule, or cost

Identify and document site-specific technical risks, delineating clear potential impacts to scope, schedule, and long-term scalability

Produce technical due diligence summaries that communicate feasibility findings, required upgrades, regulatory considerations, and alignment with CoreWeave's broader design and operational requirements

Engage in early technical workshops with providers to ensure proper interpretation of CoreWeave design expectations and project objectives

Ensure technical requirements are correctly reflected in early documentation such as LOIs, provider proposals, and preliminary agreements

Perform a structured technical handover to the assigned Design Manager for each site once a lease is executed or the site is acquired, ensuring seamless continuity into full project design

Qualification

Data center engineeringMEP consultingSite selectionTechnical due diligenceUtility infrastructureLand useZoningTechnical writingInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsPresentation skills

Required

5+ years of experience in data center engineering, MEP consulting, site selection, due diligence, or early-phase design/development

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, or Architectural 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 their 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 the 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