Director of Structural Engineering & Inspections

Blue Signal Search; Florida; In loco; USD 180.000 - 250.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

401(k) with match

Performance bonus

Profit-sharing program

PTO & holidays

Flexible day off

Descrizione del lavoro

Blue Signal Search seeks a Director of Structural Engineering & Inspections to lead a growing Florida operation, building a high-performing team and shaping scalable engineering and inspection practices. The role combines strategic oversight with hands-on technical work, including plan reviews and field inspections across projects.

The ideal candidate holds a Florida PE license (or reciprocity within 90 days) and brings 7+ years of progressive structural engineering or building code experience,

Competenze

• Active Professional Engineer license in good standing with Florida PE or reciprocal within 90 days.
• 7+ years progressive structural engineering or building code compliance experience after PE licensure.
• 3+ years Florida Building Code experience involving residential and commercial plan review and inspection work.

Mansioni

• Lead the hiring, onboarding, development, and day-to-day direction of engineers, plan reviewers, and inspection professionals.
• Complete structural plan reviews, code evaluations, and field inspections when workload requires senior technical involvement.
• Provide responsible engineering oversight for inspection and plan review services; approve technical deliverables for Florida code compliance.
• Translate field and plan review experience into practical improvements for digital inspection tools, internal systems, and workflows.
• Build scalable quality standards, review procedures, and inspection processes to support growth of the Florida operation.
• Partner with executive leadership on service expansion, technical strategy, staffing plans, and opportunities to strengthen the inspection business.
• Serve as a senior technical resource for clients, communicating engineering requirements and resolving complex issues.

Conoscenze

PE license

Florida licensing

Project leadership

Plan reviews

Field inspections

Recruitment

Communication

Formazione

ABET-accredited CE degree

Descrizione del lavoro

Director of Structural Engineering & Inspections

Our client is an established, growth-oriented organization expanding its engineering and inspection capabilities across Florida. This is a rare opportunity for an experienced Professional Engineer to help shape a growing operation while remaining close to the technical work. The Director of Structural Engineering & Inspections will build and develop a high-performing team, establish scalable engineering and inspection practices, influence technology and workflow improvements, and personally participate in plan reviews and field inspections. For a hands-on engineering leader who wants meaningful ownership, visibility with executive leadership, and the opportunity to build rather than simply maintain, this position offers significant impact.

This Role Offers

• Competitive base salary, based on experience and licensure.
• Performance bonus opportunities tied to business growth and key operational milestones.
• Participation in an annual discretionary profit-sharing program after meeting eligibility requirements.
• 401(k) plan with a 3 percent company safe harbor contribution after meeting eligibility requirements.
• Paid time off, company holidays, and an additional flexible day off.
• Opportunity to help improve technology, processes, quality standards, and team structure while continuing to perform meaningful technical work.

Focus

• Lead the hiring, onboarding, development, and day-to-day direction of engineers, plan reviewers, and inspection professionals.
• Complete structural plan reviews, code evaluations, and field inspections when workload or project needs require senior technical involvement.
• Provide responsible engineering oversight for inspection and plan review services, including review and approval of technical deliverables for Florida code compliance.
• Translate field and plan review experience into practical improvements for digital inspection tools, internal systems, and operating workflows.
• Build scalable quality standards, review procedures, and inspection processes that support consistent service as the Florida operation grows.
• Partner with executive leadership on service expansion, technical strategy, staffing plans, and opportunities to strengthen the inspection business.
• Serve as a senior technical resource for clients, helping communicate engineering requirements, resolve complex issues, and maintain strong project execution.

Skill Set

• Active Professional Engineer license in good standing, with a Florida PE license or the ability to secure Florida licensure through reciprocity within 90 days.
• At least 7 years of progressive structural engineering or building code compliance experience after obtaining PE licensure.
• At least 3 years of direct Florida Building Code experience involving residential and commercial plan review and inspection work.
• Demonstrated success recruiting, training, and managing engineering, plan review, or field inspection personnel.
• Willingness and ability to remain hands-on by personally conducting inspections and plan reviews.
• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a closely related engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited program.
• Experience serving as Engineer of Record, qualifying professional, or in a comparable accountable engineering capacity across multiple projects.
• Strong communication, judgment, and organizational skills, with an interest in using technology to improve engineering and inspection operations.

About Blue Signal:

Blue Signal is an award-winning, executive search firm specializing in various specialties. Our recruiters have a proven track record of placing top-tier talent across industry verticals, with deep expertise in numerous professional services. Learn more at bit.ly/46Gs4yS