Structural Engineer

Guardian Engineering Enterprises, LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Guardian Engineering Enterprises, LLC in the United States is seeking a Civil/Structural Engineer to design and verify structural systems for data centers and industrial facilities across multiple sites, including Brooklyn, NY; Houston, TX; and Chicago, IL.

You will prepare specifications, perform load analyses, create structural models, review vendor drawings, and coordinate with architecture, mechanical, and electrical teams while maintaining safety and quality throughout project execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering with civil/structural emphasis; ABET-accredited degree preferred.
• EIT certification preferred; PE license a plus; 2–5 years of structural engineering experience; field experience a plus.
• Familiarity with SAP2000, ETABS, RISA, RAM Structural System, AutoCAD, and Revit Structure.
• Experience with data center structural systems, heavy equipment loading, raised floors, and data-center foundations.
• Knowledge of AI hardware structural requirements such as rack systems and GPU/TPU infrastructure.
• Understanding of steel and reinforced concrete design, foundation engineering, and construction methods for commercial/industrial buildings.
• Knowledge of IBC, AISC, ACI, ASCE 7; interest in sustainable design.
• Load calculations, anchorage design, and sequencing for integrated structural systems.
• Strong teamwork, communication, and time-management skills.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary structural design for commercial/industrial applications.

Responsibilities

• Prepare project specifications detailing client performance requirements, component needs, design codes, and vendor drawing requirements for structural systems and building components.
• Assist in designing structural systems for data centers and industrial buildings, focusing on structural reliability, equipment support capabilities, and load‑bearing capacity.
• Support the design of structural systems for high‑performance computing facilities, considering heavy equipment loads, foundation requirements, and vibration sensitivity in AI environments.
• Prepare engineering sketches, load analyses, and structural models for project assignments, including foundation design for data centers and AI facilities.
• Contribute to the design of equipment support structures and foundations to ensure integrity and operational reliability for critical AI and data center infrastructure.
• Develop specifications for structural materials such as steel, reinforced concrete, and equipment foundations for mission‑critical building applications.
• Review vendor drawings for compliance with specifications and coordinate effectively with clients, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Support efficient structural design implementation to optimize building performance, including equipment vibration isolation and advanced construction technologies.
• Work within schedule and budget parameters while maintaining quality standards and following engineering checking procedures.
• Coordinate structural design with architectural, mechanical, and electrical systems for integrated facility layouts.
• Comply with all Health, Safety, Security, and Environmental (HSSE) standards and actively participate in safety programs.
• Support client relationships through professional communication, estimating support, and collaborative technical knowledge sharing.

Skills

Structural engineering

Project coordination

Team collaboration

Time management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

ABET-accredited degree preferred

Tools

SAP2000

ETABS

RISA

RAM Structural System

AutoCAD

Revit Structure

Job description

Guardian Engineering Enterprises, LLC • Executing Design-Build Solutions for a Dynamic Future

Locations:

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

Primary Responsibilities

• Prepare project specifications detailing client performance requirements, component needs, design codes, and vendor drawing requirements for structural systems and building components.
• Assist in designing structural systems for data centers and industrial buildings, focusing on structural reliability, equipment support capabilities, and load‑bearing capacity.
• Support the design of structural systems for high‑performance computing facilities, considering heavy equipment loads, foundation requirements, and vibration sensitivity in AI environments.
• Prepare engineering sketches, load analyses, and structural models for project assignments, including foundation design for data centers and AI facilities.
• Contribute to the design of equipment support structures and foundations to ensure integrity and operational reliability for critical AI and data center infrastructure.
• Develop specifications for structural materials such as steel, reinforced concrete, and equipment foundations for mission‑critical building applications.
• Review vendor drawings for compliance with specifications and coordinate effectively with clients, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Support efficient structural design implementation to optimize building performance, including equipment vibration isolation and advanced construction technologies.
• Work within schedule and budget parameters while maintaining quality standards and following engineering checking procedures.
• Coordinate structural design with architectural, mechanical, and electrical systems for integrated facility layouts.
• Comply with all Health, Safety, Security, and Environmental (HSSE) standards and actively participate in safety programs.
• Support client relationships through professional communication, estimating support, and collaborative technical knowledge sharing.

Experience & Skill Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering required (Civil with structural emphasis or Structural Engineering preferred); ABET‑accredited degree preferred.
• EIT certification preferred; PE license a plus but not required. (2–5 years of experience in structural engineering; field experience a plus.)
• Familiarity with SAP2000, ETABS, RISA, RAM Structural System, AutoCAD, and Revit Structure.
• Exposure to data center structural systems, including heavy equipment loading, raised floors, and foundation design for mission‑critical environments.
• Basic knowledge of AI hardware structural requirements such as rack systems, equipment supports, and GPU/TPU cluster infrastructure.
• Understanding of steel and reinforced concrete design, foundation engineering, and construction methods used in commercial and industrial buildings.
• Basic understanding of structural analysis, load paths, and seismic design principles with interest in advanced high‑performance systems.
• Interest in sustainable design practices and material optimization with knowledge of relevant codes (IBC, AISC, ACI, ASCE 7).
• Understanding of load calculations, anchorage design, and construction sequencing for integrated structural systems.
• Strong team collaboration, communication, and time‑management skills.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary structural design for commercial and industrial applications.

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