Structural Engineer

CDN Engineering, Inc; Boca Raton (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) + Matching

Flexible Schedule

Paid Time Off

Professional Development

Direct PE Mentorship

Four-Discipline Exposure

Job summary

CDN Engineering, Inc. in Boca Raton, FL is seeking a hands-on Structural Engineer for in-person work. You will design and analyze residential structures, perform wind and flood-related calculations, and prepare permit-ready documents under direct PE mentorship.

You’ll collaborate closely with the Principal PE, own deliverables, and manage multiple projects, gaining deep expertise in South Florida’s regulatory environment and modern code requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• PE license preferred (EI/FE actively working toward PE welcome)
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Bluebeam (RISA, ETABS, or similar analysis software a plus)
• Residential structural design experience strongly preferred
• Comfort working in South Florida’s regulatory environment (HVHZ, flood zones, FBC) — or genuine eagerness to learn it
• The kind of engineer who takes ownership of their work, not just their tasks

Responsibilities

• Design and analyze structural systems for residential projects across South Florida — from 200-unit production developments to waterfront custom homes
• Perform wind load analysis, foundation design, and shoring/reshoring calculations for HVHZ and flood zone compliance
• Conduct value engineering studies — evaluating alternative materials, structural systems, and construction methods to reduce client costs without sacrificing code compliance
• Prepare permit-ready construction documents, shop drawing reviews, and structural inspection reports
• Collaborate directly with the PE on every project — no layers between you and the work
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously with full ownership of your deliverables

Skills

Residential design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

RISA

ETABS

Job description

Full-Time

Boca Raton, FL

In Person $90,000 – $130,000 / year

Most structural engineers spend their first five years running calculations someone else stamps. At CDN, you'll work directly with the Principal PE on every project — production developments, custom estates, value engineering studies. Your analysis. Your name in the documents. Real responsibility from day one.

What you'll do

• Design and analyze structural systems for residential projects across South Florida — from 200-unit production developments to waterfront custom homes


• Perform wind load analysis, foundation design, and shoring/reshoring calculations for HVHZ and flood zone compliance


• Conduct value engineering studies — evaluating alternative materials, structural systems, and construction methods to reduce client costs without sacrificing code compliance


• Prepare permit-ready construction documents, shop drawing reviews, and structural inspection reports


• Collaborate directly with the PE on every project — no layers between you and the work


• Manage multiple projects simultaneously with full ownership of your deliverables


• Build deep expertise in FBC 8th Edition, ASCE 7, and South Florida’s unique regulatory environment

What you’ll need

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field


• PE license preferred (EI/FE actively working toward PE welcome)


• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Bluebeam (RISA, ETABS, or similar analysis software a plus)


• Residential structural design experience strongly preferred


• Comfort working in South Florida’s regulatory environment (HVHZ, flood zones, FBC) — or genuine eagerness to learn it


• The kind of engineer who takes ownership of their work, not just their tasks

What we offer

• Direct PE Mentorship


• Four-Discipline Exposure


• Health Insurance


• 401(k) + Matching


• Flexible Schedule


• Paid Time Off


• Professional Development