Structural Engineer - CAP Government (Miami) - EVG

Description

• 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.
• Evaluates requests for product approvals; ascertains by field visits that manufactured products used in construction meet specifications of the original product approval.
• Evaluates proposed alternate methods and materials against code 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. Performs related work as required.
• Answers technical questions concerning the Florida Building Code for field inspectors.
• Coordinates plans examining with other departments for compliance with standards and regulations.
• Researches problems and complaints regarding commercial and residential work and code compliance.
• Orders necessary shop drawings and field tests, soil reports and special supervision of construction as required to complete plans processing work.

Requirements

• Ability to plan, assign and supervise the work of others in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale.
• Florida Licensed Professional Engineer; or
• Ability to explain the Florida Building Code and other applicable standards and/or requirements to customers, engineers, architects and field inspectors
• Considerable knowledge of the Florida Building Code and all other applicable codes, standards and regulations. Knowledge of general construction methods and procedures.
• Considerable knowledge of the engineering principles and practices of architectural and structural plans examining work.
• Ability to relate to architects, engineers and contractors in a professional manner.
• Maintains high ethical, honesty and moral standards.
• Ability to rapidly and thoroughly examine plans against codes under workload deadline conditions.
• Ability to read, interpret and evaluate architectural and structural details of construction plans against code requirements and good construction practices.
• Certified by the State of Florida as a Structural Plans Examiner
• Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
• Five (5) + years of structural design experience with a consulting firm, is a plus

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance