Structural Project Engineer

BeLit, Inc.; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

BeLit, Inc. is seeking a Project Engineer to own the technical delivery of multiple engineering projects. The role requires coordinating execution, ensuring accuracy and quality, and engaging with customers and stakeholders to meet codes, standards and company practices.

The successful candidate will mentor junior engineers, drive process improvements, and play a key role in advancing toward senior technical and leadership positions within the organization.

Qualifications

• Independently own and deliver engineering work products on assigned projects.
• Perform and review calculations, specs, and construction documents.
• Ensure adherence to building codes, standards and internal QA requirements.
• Serve as a technical problem-solver for complex design challenges.
• Sign and seal work as required and coordinate with authorities.

Responsibilities

• Own technical execution and deliverables across projects.
• Drive scheduling and forecasting with project managers and ops.
• Track milestones and progress for on-time delivery.
• Coordinate scope and priorities with internal stakeholders.
• Lead technical discussions with customers and partners.
• Mentor staff engineers and support process improvements.

Skills

Engineering deliverables

Calculations

Code compliance

Problem solving

Sign & seal

Job description

Summary

The Project Engineer owns the technical delivery of assigned projects, serving as the primary technical resource accountable for the accuracy, quality, and completeness of all engineering work products. Operating with a high degree of independence, this role coordinates engineering execution, manages multiple projects simultaneously, engages directly with customers and stakeholders, and ensures compliance with applicable codes, standards, and company practices. The Project Engineer mentors junior engineers and plays a key role in driving process improvements, representing a critical step in the progression toward senior technical and leadership positions.

Summary

The Project Engineer owns the technical delivery of assigned projects, serving as the primary technical resource accountable for the accuracy, quality, and completeness of all engineering work products. Operating with a high degree of independence, this role coordinates engineering execution, manages multiple projects simultaneously, engages directly with customers and stakeholders, and ensures compliance with applicable codes, standards, and company practices. The Project Engineer mentors junior engineers and plays a key role in driving process improvements, representing a critical step in the progression toward senior technical and leadership positions.

Primary Duties

Technical Execution & Accountability

• Own the technical execution, accuracy, and quality of engineering deliverables for assigned projects
• Perform and review engineering calculations, specifications, and construction documents
• Ensure compliance with applicable building codes, standards, and internal quality requirements
• Serve as a technical problem-solver for complex or non-standard design challenges
• Sign and seal work as required

Project Ownership & Delivery

• Manage engineering workflow and technical deliverables across assigned projects
• Drive schedule planning and forecasting in coordination with Project Managers and operations
• Track project progress, deliverables, and milestones to support on-time delivery
• Coordinate engineering scope and priorities with internal stakeholders

Customer & External Interaction

• Participate in and lead technical discussions with customers, partners, and consultants
• Manage external correspondence with customers, trade partners, and Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs)
• Support customer meetings by providing technical expertise and solutions

Quality, Risk & Compliance

• Enforce quality control standards and conduct technical reviews
• Identify, assess, and mitigate technical risks and constructability issues
• Support delegated contract review and technical risk evaluation

Mentorship & Process Improvement

• Mentor and guide Staff and Associate Engineers
• Support knowledge transfer, documentation, and training efforts
• Implement process improvements, tools, and workflow enhancements

General Responsibilities

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