Civil Engineer

Location: Houston, TX • Chicago, IL • Brooklyn, NY

Company: Guardian Engineering Enterprises, LLC

Guardian Engineering Enterprises, LLC seeks a Civil Engineer to join either our Houston, TX, Chicago, IL, or Brooklyn, NY office.

The civil engineer will perform civil engineering assignments to design equipment, components, structures, or systems — with a growing focus on AI infrastructure, data center solutions, site development, and mission-critical facilities.

Primary Responsibilities

• Prepare project specifications detailing client performance requirements, component needs, design codes, and vendor drawing requirements for site development and civil infrastructure systems.

• Assist in designing site development plans for data centers and industrial facilities, emphasizing site layout optimization, utility coordination, and infrastructure reliability.

• Support civil infrastructure design including grading plans, drainage systems, and utility networks for high-performance facilities.

• Prepare engineering sketches, grading computations, drainage analyses, and design models for projects including site utility planning for data centers and AI campuses.

• Contribute to stormwater management and erosion control design to ensure environmental compliance and site sustainability.

• Develop civil construction specifications for earthwork, utilities (water, sewer, storm drainage), roadways, and site improvements.

• Review vendor drawings for compliance and communicate with clients, subcontractors, utilities, and agencies regarding civil requirements.

• Support sustainable site design practices to optimize efficiency and utility capacity planning.

• Work within schedule and budget constraints while adhering to quality and review standards.

• Coordinate civil design with surveys, geotechnical reports, and environmental studies for complete site analysis.

• Comply with all Health, Safety, Security, and Environmental (HSSE) standards and participate in hazard identification programs.

• Support client relationships through professional communication and contribute to estimating and knowledge sharing within the team.

Experience & Skill Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering required (Civil preferred); ABET-accredited degree preferred.

• EIT certification preferred; PE license a plus but not required. (2–5 years of civil engineering experience; field experience a plus.)

• Familiarity with AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation, and drainage/grading software for site design.

• Exposure to data center site development and civil infrastructure systems including site layout and utility coordination.

• Knowledge of site development requirements for technology and industrial infrastructure, including grading and utility capacity planning.

• Familiarity with roadway, parking, drainage, and utility design for commercial/industrial applications.

• Understanding of site grading, stormwater management, and environmental compliance principles.

• Interest in sustainable site design, erosion control, and infrastructure reliability, with awareness of design codes and regulations.

• Understanding of utility design, drainage calculations, and civil construction methods.

• Strong problem-solving, teamwork, communication, and time management skills.

• Experience coordinating site design and regulatory interaction for civil solutions in industrial projects.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

Working at Guardian Engineering Enterprises

Client-centric. Innovation-driven. Safety-focused.

Guardian Engineering Enterprises is a trusted provider of innovative engineering solutions for the energy, industrial, and infrastructure sectors.

Our skilled team offers services from conceptual studies to detailed design, construction support, and operational optimization.

We are passionate about developing customized solutions that address complex challenges while maximizing client value. We take pride in our deep understanding of client needs, proactive risk management, and transparent communication throughout the project lifecycle.

Safety is paramount at Guardian. Through rigorous programs, continuous training, and a zero-incident mindset, we ensure the safety and well-being of our teams and partners.

Our inclusive and engaging workplace empowers our professionals to grow, innovate, and excel — staying true to our core principles of client satisfaction, technical excellence, and safety.