Structirural Engineer

Roles and Responsibilities

Join our team in Orlando, FL, a vibrant city known for its diverse culture, thriving economy, and sunny weather. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to exciting projects while enjoying the benefits of living in a dynamic and growing urban area.

• Discipline-specific responsibilities include:
  • Conceptual structural design
  • Estimating weights, members, and details for proposal preparation
  • Detailed design development utilizing structural methods, software, building codes, and client specifications
  • Structural calculation and drawing production
  • Shop and field structural inspections
  • Stay current with codes and requirements that apply to specific engineering disciplines
• As Project Engineer:
  • Communicate with clients
  • Develop design budget and schedule
  • Monitor budget and schedule during the design phase
  • Coordinate design team to complete the design and achieve project objectives
• Actively participate in scheduled design reviews with contractor, architect, engineering consultants, and other project team members
• Interface with other departments to coordinate structural systems with electrical and mechanical systems
• Provide project status updates for Project Review Meetings and other company meetings
• Interface with field personnel and purchasing to determine and obtain required materials
• Assist in prototype development, implementation, and documentation
• Assist in operation & maintenance manual production
• Visit manufacturing/vendor sites to inspect and communicate expectations
• Support Company Sales & Marketing Efforts:
  • Provide technical and media support, including written and visual materials
  • Occasionally, write articles for magazines and technical journals to expand company presence
• Monitor project design costs and progress to ensure that approved project budget and schedule goals are achieved. Facilitate client communication
• Drive continuous improvement by finding ways to enhance quality and performance with shop and field assembly, adjustment, function, aesthetics, costs, and maintenance

Minimum Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Civil/Structural Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution with 5 years of relevant experience, or M.S. degree in Civil/Structural Engineering from an institution with an ABET-accredited undergraduate program with 3 years of relevant experience
• E.I.T. certified and PE License preferred
• 3D Modeling and FEA software experience
• Knowledge of current codes and requirements that apply to Civil/Structural Engineering discipline
• Understanding of engineering software, most advantageous being SAP2000, StaadPro, Risa3D, SolidWorks, SolidWorks Simulation, ANSYS, and MATHCAD
• Ability to push the boundaries of the code, understand and apply alternate codes, and think outside of the box
• Desire to understand the behavior behind and solve complex structural design problems including large machine design, structural dynamics/statics, system stiffness, load distribution, failure modes, and related system integration tasks
• Ability to make tough engineering decisions and confidently defend them
• Proficient at using analysis and design software that is relevant to the business
• Independently develops approach to solutions and works under general direction
• Self-directed, results-oriented with proven ability to organize, plan, and prioritize work to meet deadlines
• Communicates effectively with management, employees, vendors, and customers
• Strong attention to detail in completing work
• Applies sound judgment and critical thinking skills to complex projects and business challenges
• Ability to work successfully within a team, cross-functionally, and independently
• Travel (domestic and foreign) during design, installation, and commissioning of projects, up to 5% of the time