Civil / Structural Engineer

MKA International, Inc.; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

ESOP participation

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid vacation

Job summary

MKA International, Inc. is looking for a highly-motivated mid-to-senior level licensed Professional Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will possess knowledge of structural systems for forensic engineering applications and experience in damage assessment from various origins.

You will be responsible for managing multiple projects, communicating effectively with clients, and providing detailed reports, all while mentoring junior engineers.

Compensation ranges from $100k to $170k, and benefits include a competitive salary, generous 401K match, and healthcare options.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of Structural Engineering experience in design or related fields.
• Florida Licensed Professional Engineer required.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Document as-built conditions and damages to structural systems.
• Establish repair scope recommendations and cause analyses.
• Communicate with clients and manage project assignments.

Skills

Structural engineering knowledge

Field experience

Communication skills

Knowledge of building codes

Failure cause and origin analysis

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or Architectural Engineering

Job description

We are seeking to add a highly-motivated mid-to-senior level licensed Professional Engineer to our team of multi-disciplinary licensed engineers. The individual will have knowledge in the behavior of structural systems and their components for use in forensic engineering relating to residential, commercial, industrial facilities, marine and inland structures. Experience in performing failure cause & origin analysis on building systems, authoring technical reports, and construction litigation is desired. Building system types include, but are not limited to: steel, concrete, masonry, wood, roofing and building envelopes.

Responsibilities And Duties Include

• Field work to document as-built conditions and damage to structural systems as a result of natural (wind, water, fire, earth movement, etc.) and/or human induced origins (design and construction errors/omissions). Natural events can include large catastrophes such as regional floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, fires and earthquakes.
• Utilize building codes, technical knowledge of structural behavior, and understanding of construction practices to establish repair scope recommendations as well as cause and origin analyses.
• Evaluate design drawings and documentation.
• Communicate with Clients, interface with Code Officials and Contractors and provide detailed reports.
• Manage multiple project assignments, executing them on time and within budget.
• Retention and development of Client relationships.
• Willing to travel, as needed, on short notice at times.

Education And Experience Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering or Architectural Engineering from an ABET accredited program required.
• Minimum 10 Years Structural Engineering experience in design or other backgrounds that promotes an understanding of structural behavior.
• Florida Licensed Professional Engineer through NCEES examination. Multiple state registrations (or ability to obtain) a plus.
• Knowledge of national building and construction codes (ICC, ASCE, AISC, ACI, NDS, etc.)
• Knowledge and experience of structural engineering concepts, principles and practices.
• Knowledge of multiple types of construction, a plus.
• Field experience.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Experience in providing Litigation Support including Expert Testimony at Depositions and/or Trial, Mediation and Arbitration proceedings, desirable.

Compensation: $100k – $170k

MKA offers a competitive salary (commensurate with experience) and benefits program including a generous 401K match, ESOP participation, medical, dental, vision, and paid vacation.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States for any employer and have a good driving record.