Staff Engineer

Priority Dispatch Corp.; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 68,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Priority Dispatch Corp. is seeking an entry-level Staff Engineer for the Jacksonville, FL office.

Under the mentorship of licensed engineers, you will support design development, drafting, modeling, and construction documents for residential projects, while gaining exposure to codes, standards, and project coordination. This full-time, day-shift role focuses on gaining professional experience toward licensure (EI).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering and licensure track (EI).
• 0–2 years of related engineering experience.
• Foundational engineering principles and terminology.
• Familiar with codes and standards.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams).
• Exposure to AutoCAD, Revit, and engineering tools.
• Willing to learn internal workflows and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist drafting, modeling, and construction documents under PM supervision.
• Support design development for single-family and multi-family projects.
• Contribute to product development and design tasks with PM.
• Perform preliminary design analyses, including wind load calculations.
• Research and evaluate new products, systems, and materials.
• Review building codes and product specifications.
• Participate in advanced design tasks under supervision.
• Assist with field calls and RFIs under PM supervision.
• Track tasks and time to support project workflow.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Deadline management

Team player

Stakeholder relationships

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Engineering tools

Job description

Job Details

Level: Entry

Job Location: Jacksonville Office - Jacksonville, FL 32211-8102

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $68,000.00 - $72,000.00 Salary/year

Job Shift: Day

The Staff Engineer operates under the direct stewardship of a Director or Division Lead and serves as an entry-level engineering role focused on development, training, and foundational technical execution. This position is intended for non-licensed engineers early in their careers and is designed to support the acquisition of professional experience required for future licensure.

The Staff Engineer provides technical and production support across a variety of design projects, construction materials, and means and methods, while working under the direct mentorship of licensed professional engineers. This role offers exposure to engineering design, documentation, project coordination, and customer interaction while building core skills, judgment, and familiarity with company standards.

Primary Duties

Technical Execution & Design Support

• Assist with drafting, modeling, and preparation of construction documents under the oversight and direction of the Project Manager
• Support design development tasks for single-family, multi-family, and other assigned projects
• Contribute to delegated product development and design tasks in collaboration with the Project Manager
• Perform preliminary design analyses, including wind load calculations, for coordination with delegated design of pre-manufactured building components, under supervision
• Research and evaluate new or alternative products, systems, and materials to support design templates and program alternatives
• Review applicable building codes and product specifications as part of the learning process
• Participate in advanced design tasks at the discretion and direction of the Project Manager

Construction Administration Support

• Assist with field calls and Requests for Information (RFIs) under the supervision of the Project Manager
• Support generation of revisions and addenda as directed

Project Support, Tracking & Communication

• Maintain logs of work performed and track assigned tasks
• Effectively track time and job status to support efficient project workflow
• Utilize project tracking software competently and consistently
• Communicate progress, questions, and issues clearly with the Project Manager
• Participate in customer and consultant communications and meetings alongside senior team members as appropriate

Professional Development

• Correspond with customers, design professionals, and contractors under supervision
• Attend and participate in project meetings to build communication and collaboration skills
• Actively seek feedback, coaching, and learning opportunities from licensed engineers

General Responsibilities

• Use available resources efficiently and effectively
• Perform other duties as assigned

QualificationsKnowledge

• Minimum Bachelor Degree in Engineering and plan to pursue professional licensure (EI)
• Minimum 0 – 2 Years of Experience of equivalent work experience required
• Foundational knowledge of engineering principles and terminology
• Basic understanding of applicable codes and standards
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams)
• Exposure to AutoCAD, Revit, and engineering tools
• Willingness to learn internal workflows and quality standards

Skills & Abilities

• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrates leadership through collaboration and teamwork
• Developing organizational skills
• Developing attention to detail and commitment to thorough, precise work
• Ability to meet deadlines with support
• Willing, helpful, and positive team-oriented nature
• Ability to build productive working relationships with internal stakeholders

Work Environment/Physical Demands

General Office Environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands and fingers, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk.

The employee may be required to lift and/or move up to 25lbs.