Senior Civil Engineer: AI & Data Center Infra

Guardian Engineering Enterprises, LLC; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Guardian Engineering Enterprises, LLC is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to join our team in Houston, Chicago, or Brooklyn. The role blends in-office collaboration with remote flexibility in a hybrid work schedule.

The successful candidate will lead and execute civil engineering design for AI infrastructure, data centers, mission-critical facilities, and site development projects, with a PE license and 8+ years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• 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 design, assessment, and construction oversight for infrastructure, site development, and utility engineering in commercial and industrial settings.
• Strong client-facing communication skills with proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation, HydroCAD, StormCAD, and related design tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead comprehensive design and analysis of site development and civil infrastructure systems for AI infrastructure and data centers, including layouts, grading, utilities, and drainage for mission-critical campuses and industrial developments.
• Conduct detailed civil engineering assessments of data center and industrial sites, including topographic, geotechnical, and utility capacity studies to optimize development and perform infrastructure due diligence.
• Prepare detailed technical reports summarizing findings, recommendations, and cost estimates for site improvements and civil construction activities.
• Develop construction documents and specifications in alignment with applicable codes, standards, and client requirements for AI infrastructure and mission-critical site development.
• 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 earthwork and grading design, including cut/fill optimization and erosion control measures.
• Ensure compliance with all civil codes, environmental regulations, and permitting requirements while coordinating with agencies and utility providers.
• Contribute to value engineering, analyzing design alternatives 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 RFIs during construction to ensure alignment with design intent and regulatory standards.
• Conduct field observations and quality assurance inspections during construction phases and document progress.
• Lead construction administration activities, including site observations, progress monitoring, and verification of design parameters.
• Support client relationships through professional communication, mentorship of junior engineers, and management of discipline-specific schedules and budgets.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Client-facing communication

Mentoring juniors

Education

PE license

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

MicroStation

HydroCAD

StormCAD

Job description

Guardian Engineering Enterprises, LLC is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to join our team in Houston, Chicago, or Brooklyn. The role blends in-office collaboration with remote flexibility in a hybrid work schedule.

The successful candidate will lead and execute civil engineering design for AI infrastructure, data centers, mission-critical facilities, and site development projects, with a PE license and 8+ years of relevant experience.