Principal Engineer, PE

Vibration Mountings and Controls Inc; Bloomingdale (FL); Vor Ort; USD 120.000 - 190.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health insurance

401K with company match

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Generous annual time off

Zusammenfassung

Vibration Mountings and Controls Inc. seeks a senior structural engineer to lead complex analysis, certification, and engineering standards development. You will validate FEA methodologies and oversee test fixtures, ensuring alignment between models and experiments while mentoring junior engineers.

Requirements include a PE license, 8–12+ years in structural analysis, and proficiency with FEMAP/ANSYS. Strong communication and compliance with codes are essential.

Qualifikationen

• PE license required.
• 8–12+ years of progressive structural engineering experience.
• Experience performing detailed structural analyses with stiffness methods.
• Proficiency in FEMAP/ANSYS and related tools.
• Experience supporting certification and audits.

Aufgaben

• Serve as highest technical authority for complex structural analyses.
• Define, develop, and govern engineering standards and workflows.
• Review and approve critical analyses, assumptions, and deliverables.
• Develop and validate FEA methodologies including nonlinear/static/modal/transient.
• Provide oversight of test fixtures and align models with tests.
• Lead investigations and corrective actions from testing or performance issues.
• Ensure compliance with building codes and certification standards.
• Mentor engineers in modeling, testing, and reporting.

Kenntnisse

Structural analysis

Seismic analysis

Wind certification

Engineering judgment

Mentoring

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree (Mechanical/Civil/Structural)

Tools

FEMAP

ANSYS

AutoCAD

Autodesk Inventor

Jobbeschreibung

Responsibilities not limited to:

• Serve as the organization's highest technical authority for complex structural analysis, seismic and wind certification, and engineering methodologies.
• Define, develop, and govern engineering standards, technical procedures, modeling assumptions, validation methods, and certification workflows.
• Review and approve critical engineering analyses, modeling assumptions, boundary conditions, load cases, and final technical deliverables for high-risk projects.
• Develop and validate advanced finite element analysis (FEA) methodologies, including:
• Nonlinear static analysis
• Modal analysis
• Response spectrum analysis
• Transient dynamic analysis
• Multi-load-case structural analysis
• Provide technical oversight and review of complex test fixture designs while ensuring alignment between analytical models and experimental testing.
• Develop, maintain, and continuously improve department technical manuals, engineering standards, and best practices.
• Lead technical investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective actions resulting from testing anomalies or product performance issues.
• Ensure engineering compliance with applicable building codes, certification requirements, and accreditation standards.
• Review technical certification packages, Certificates of Conformance, and supporting engineering documentation prior to release.
• Support engineering audits, accreditation activities, customer technical reviews, and regulatory discussions as the organization's technical subject matter expert.
• Collaborate with Engineering Management, Technical Specialists, Product Engineering, Sales, Laboratory Operations, and Field Testing teams to ensure technically sound project execution.
• Mentor and coach engineers on advanced structural analysis, finite element modeling, testing methodologies, engineering judgment, and technical report writing.
• Lead technical peer reviews and promote knowledge sharing across the engineering organization.
• Monitor emerging engineering technologies, codes, software, and industry trends to recommend strategic improvements that maintain best-in-class engineering capabilities.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or Structural Engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• 8–12+ years of progressive engineering experience in structural analysis, testing, and product certification
• Extensive experience performing detailed structural analysis using stiffness methods
• Advanced proficiency with finite element analysis software such as FEMAP, ANSYS, or equivalent
• Experience with AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor, or comparable 2D/3D CAD software
• Strong background supporting experimental testing programs, including seismic and wind testing
• Deep knowledge of:
• International Building Code (IBC)

ASCE 7AISC Steel Construction ManualAC-156

• Demonstrated experience applying structural codes and standards to non-structural equipment certification
• Proven ability to prepare, review, and approve complex engineering analyses and technical reports
• Excellent technical communication, collaboration, mentoring, and problem-solving skills
• Experience supporting ISO/IEC 17065 accreditation and external engineering audits

What you will bring:

• Recognized technical expertise in structural engineering, seismic analysis, and engineering certification.
• Sound engineering judgment with the ability to make high-impact technical decisions that influence enterprise-wide engineering practices.
• A passion for mentoring engineers and strengthening organizational technical capability.
• The ability to translate complex engineering concepts into practical solutions while balancing technical excellence, regulatory compliance, and business objectives.
• Strong collaboration skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and senior leadership without direct management responsibility.

At VMC Group and companies we believe in supporting our employees both professionally and personally. When you join our team, you gain more than just a job — you gain access to a range of benefits designed to promote your well-being, growth, and financial security.

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• 401K with company match
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Generous annual time off policy
• 12 Company-Paid holidays
• A Solid Wellness Program to support your personal health goals
• Professional development opportunities

We provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.