Structural Engineer

Rimkus Consulting Group, Inc; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) plan

Flexible work schedule

Opportunities for advancement

Job summary

Rimkus Consulting Group, Inc is seeking an experienced Structural Engineer in Melbourne, Florida. This role involves evaluating existing structures, designing repair solutions, and managing multiple projects while ensuring quality standards. Qualified candidates should have a Bachelor's in Civil Engineering, a P.E. license, and at least four years of structural design experience, including proficiency in AutoCAD. The position offers various benefits including competitive insurance and a flexible work schedule.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of structural design experience required.
• Ability to travel approximately 20% for assignments.
• Strong report writing and budget management skills required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate existing buildings and design solutions for client problems.
• Conduct investigations and condition assessments of structural systems.
• Manage multiple projects and prepare technical documentation.

Skills

Structural design

Technical writing

Budget management

AutoCAD proficiency

BIM proficiency

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineering (P.E.) license

Tools

AutoCAD

BIM software

Job description

Overview

We are currently seeking a Structural Engineer with design experience in conventional wood framing, masonry, and concrete to support restoration and rehabilitation construction efforts and structural condition assessment assignments nationwide. Projects typically involve single‑family dwellings, multi‑family dwellings, commercial office, retail, and church buildings.

Benefits

• Competitive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Employer‑matching 401(k) plan
• Flexible work schedule
• Opportunities for advancement

Responsibilities

• Apply technical knowledge to evaluate existing buildings and design solutions for complex client problems.
• Conduct investigations and condition assessments to determine appropriate repair of damaged or poorly performing structural systems.
• Research building history and applicable code upgrades.
• Complete design assignments related to upgrades, maintenance, and restoration of existing buildings.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, preparing technical condition reports, repair designs, bid documents, addenda, change orders, and other construction documentation.
• Work with QA/QC to ensure final product meets standards.
• Establish budgets and schedules; communicate with clients and team members to meet project constraints.
• Initiate and maintain mutually beneficial client relationships.
• Coordinate field assessments, including work from ladders, lifts, scaffolds, confined spaces, and rooftops.

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering.
• Professional Engineering (P.E.) license required; structural license appreciated.
• 4+ years of structural design experience.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD; BIM proficiency appreciated.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to travel in and out of state and occasionally abroad (approximately 20% of assignments).
• Strong report writing and budget management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; technical writing abilities.
• Can work independently with good judgment and critical thinking skills.
• Physical ability to perform required site visits: climb ladders, walk on roofs, work from elevated platforms, enter confined spaces, work outdoors in varying weather, lift up to 50 pounds, and use safety equipment.