Shield Engineering is a North Texas based multi-disciplined consulting firm specializing in civil engineering. Our expertise includes Land Development, Water Resources, Public Works, Surveying, and GIS.
Founded in 2009, Shield remains deeply committed to the core values that define who we are: Service, Communication, Relationships, and Drive.
Over the years, we’ve built strong relationships by steadily providing precise engineering solutions. Our team continues to uphold the highest standards of quality to ensure we consistently meet the evolving needs of our clients and communities.
Core Values
SERVICE
sets us apart.
COMMUNICATION
creates trust.
RELATIONSHIPS
are essential.
DRIVE
keeps us going.
Our Leadership
CRAIG BARNES, PE
President and Chief Executive Officer
Shield Engineering
JEAN-MARIE ALEXANDER, PE
Chief Operations Officer
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RYAN HILL, PE, CFM
Executive Vice President
Shield EngineeringOur History
What started as a focused consulting practice has steadily evolved into a trusted partner for Land Development, Water Resources, Public Works, Surveying, and GIS solutions. Our growth has been fueled by long-standing relationships and a reputation for precision, responsiveness, and integrity. Today, we remain committed to delivering high-quality, client-centered solutions that support the communities we serve—now and into the future.
2009
March
Shield founded by Craig Barnes.
April
Jean-Marie Alexander joined as business partner.
2010
Our headquarters were established in downtown Fort Worth, Texas.
2012
Formation of our Capital Project Management (CPM) Division.
2013
College recruitment and internship program established.
2015
Survey department established.
2016
Our Headquarters move to First Cash building in Downtown Fort Worth, Texas.
2018
Ryan Hill becomes Vice President.
Shield rebrands with a new logo and website.
2019
We celebrated our 10th anniversary!
2020
Associates program established.
2021 
We opened our second location in Dallas and moved our headquarters to a newly renovated space.
2022 
We were honored to be named one of the “Best Firms” by Zweig Group and “Best Companies” to work for by Fort Worth, Inc.
2024
We celebrated 15 years with a brand refresh!