Structural Engineer

Requirements

• Conducts plan examining in all building permit categories of new and existing installations for compliance with the Florida Building Code;
• Examines building projects for defects, omissions, violations, and other departures from correct procedure;
• Provides recommendations and suggestions to contractors or owners regarding changes necessary to bring establishment up to code requirements;
• Ensures all building construction work conforms to national and county building codes.
• Evaluates proposed alternate methods and materials against code requirements.
• Ability to explain the Florida Building Code and other applicable standards and/or requirements to customers, engineers, architects and field inspectors.
• Evaluates requests for product approvals; ascertains by field visits that manufactured products used in construction meet specifications of the original product approval.
• 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 plans examining with other departments for compliance with standards and regulations.
• 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 in accordance with code requirements.
• Researches problems and complaints regarding commercial and residential work and code compliance.
• Maintains high ethical, honesty and moral standards.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Manager

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Company-matched Retirement plan
• Generous Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
• Life Insurance and AD&D coverage
• Short-Term Disability (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD)
• Optional life and pet insurance
• EAP and Total Wellbeing Lifestyle Programs
• Tuition Assistance and/or Professional Development
• Employee Discounts