Senior Civil Engineer Enterprises, LLC Executing Design-Build Solutions fo

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

Company: Guardian Engineering Enterprises, LLC

Guardian Engineering Enterprises, LLC is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to join our team in either our Houston, TX, Chicago, IL, or Brooklyn, NY office.

This role offers a hybrid work schedule
, blending in-office collaboration with remote flexibility.

The successful candidate will lead and execute civil engineering design work focused on AI infrastructure, data centers, mission-critical facilities, and site development projects.

A Professional Engineer (PE) license and 8+ years of experience are required.

• Lead comprehensive design and analysis of site development and civil infrastructure systems for AI infrastructure and data centers, including site layouts, grading plans, utility systems, and drainage infrastructure.

• Conduct detailed civil engineering assessments of data center and industrial sites — including topographic analysis, geotechnical review, utility capacity evaluation, and site feasibility studies.

• Prepare detailed technical reports summarizing findings, site analysis results, recommendations, and cost estimates for site improvements and infrastructure upgrades.

• Develop construction documents and specifications for civil engineering systems in alignment with applicable codes, standards, and client requirements.

• Design and specify civil infrastructure systems for large-scale facility developments, including roadways, parking areas, site utilities (water, sewer, storm drainage), and site improvements.

• Lead site grading and earthwork design
  , including cut/fill optimization and erosion control measures.

• Ensure compliance with civil engineering codes, environmental regulations, and permitting requirements
  , coordinating with agencies and utility providers.

• Contribute to value engineering efforts
  , analyzing civil design alternatives, optimization strategies, and lifecycle costs to enhance performance and budget alignment.

• Support procurement activities for civil construction, including bid documentation, addenda, and contractor inquiries.

• Review submittals and respond to RFIs during construction to ensure alignment with design intent and specifications.

• Conduct field observations and quality assurance inspections during construction, documenting progress and ensuring compliance.

• Lead construction administration activities
  , including site observations, phasing coordination, and progress verification to minimize operational disruption.

• Support client relationships through professional communication, mentor junior engineers, and manage man-hour estimates and schedules for civil projects.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (Master’s preferred) with 8+ years of experience in site development, utility design, and infrastructure projects.

• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.

• Proven expertise in civil infrastructure design, site development, and utility engineering for commercial and industrial facilities.

• Strong client-facing communication skills and experience presenting complex civil solutions.

• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D, Micro Station, Hydro
  
  CAD, Storm
  
  CAD, and other industry tools.

• Expertise in data center site development
  , large-scale grading operations, and utility coordination.

• Proficiency in site planning for technology infrastructure facilities
  , including layout optimization and utility capacity planning.

• Strong understanding of civil infrastructure design (roadways, drainage, utility networks, and site improvements).

• Advanced knowledge of environmental permitting and regulatory compliance with experience coordinating with municipal agencies.

• Proven ability to resolve complex engineering problems independently and guide team members through technical challenges.

• Ability to communicate technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.

• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and mentoring junior staff in collaborative environments.

• Excellent verbal, written, and organizational skills
  , with the ability to meet aggressive schedules while maintaining quality standards.