CAP Government, Inc. is seeking the immediate hire of an experienced and licensed Structural Engineer. The candidate must possess the technical ability to independently work through a project from schematic design through the construction phase with minimal guidance. Our attention to detail and the quality of service we provide to clients separate us from other organizations.
Candidates will be required to prepare engineering calculations and oversight of construction documents. Coordinate structural design with architects, other engineering disciplines, building officials, and contractors. Perform construction administration functions including the review of shop drawings and interpretation of construction documents.
Duties, Responsibilities, and Qualifications
- Performs engineering work in the review and approval of structural plans to ensure compliance with the Florida Building Code.
- Provides structural and design support by enforcing regulatory building codes for quality construction.
- Responsible for conducting field inspections to ensure compliance with approved plans.
- Performs evaluation work involving the application of skilled technical knowledge and judgment in examining plans, blueprints, and other specifications for conformity to legally established requirements.
- Ability to explain the Florida Building Code and other applicable standards and/or requirements to customers, engineers, architects, and field inspectors.
- Orders necessary shop drawings and field tests, soil reports, and special supervision of construction as required to complete plans processing work.
- Answers technical questions concerning the Florida Building Code for field inspectors.
- Coordinates plan examination with other departments for compliance with standards and regulations.
- Considerable knowledge of the engineering principles and practices of architectural and structural plans examining work.
- Ability to read, interpret and evaluate architectural and structural details of construction plans against code requirements and good construction practices.
- Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
- Ability to rapidly and thoroughly examine plans against codes under workload deadline conditions.
- Ability to relate to architects, engineers, and contractors professionally.
- Examines commercial and residential construction permit plans to determine structural integrity and compliance with requirements of the applicable codes and regulations.
- Reviews walk-thru and drop-off residential and commercial construction plans, determines structural adequacy of various types of ratings and structures or buildings, and approves or disapproves proposed plans per code requirements.
- Researches problems and complaints regarding commercial and residential work and code compliance.
- Perform other related duties as assigned by the Manager
Education/Experience:
- Bachelor's Degree in Structural Engineering or a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering.
- Must be licensed as a Professional Engineer by the State of Florida.
- Certified by the State of Florida as a Structural Plans Examiner
- Five (5) + years of structural design experience in the high-velocity hurricane zone of Miami-Dade and Broward
We offer competitive compensation packages; medical, dental, and vision coverage; life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance; 401(k); employee referral; educational reimbursement; and more.
Salary:
- Commensurate with experience and licensure
Equal Opportunity Employer / Drug-Free Workplace / Veterans
Our firm is committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.