Threshold/Special Inspector / Structural Engineer Florida PE

Tew & Taylor; Saint Petersburg (FL); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Flexible work from home options

Job summary

Tew & Taylor is seeking a qualified Threshold (Special) Inspector to conduct inspections across Florida. This position involves preparing and sealing structural inspection plans, conducting field inspections, and ensuring compliance with the Florida Building Code.

Offering a competitive salary ranging from $135,000 to $160,000, the role can be full-time or contracted. Ideal candidates will possess an active Florida PE license and experience in structural field inspections.

Qualifications

• Active Florida Professional Engineer license in good standing.
• Three years of verifiable structural field inspection experience.
• Knowledge of Florida Building Code and threshold inspection requirements.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and sealing structural inspection plans.
• Performing field inspections on threshold buildings.
• Coordinating with plans examiners and building officials.
• Documenting findings through inspection reporting workflow.

Skills

Active Florida Professional Engineer license

Structural field inspection experience

Knowledge of Florida Building Code

Valid Florida driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Structural Engineering

Job description

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Flexible work from home options available.

Tew & Taylor | West Palm Beach, Tampa, Orlando, or Jacksonville (hybrid field/office) | Full-time or contract

Tew & Taylor is a Florida-licensed private provider firm operating statewide under F.S. §553.791, delivering plan review, permitting, and inspection services across residential and commercial projects since 2008. We are expanding our structural inspection capability and are looking for a qualified Threshold (Special) Inspector to lead this work.

The Role

You will prepare and seal structural inspection plans and perform threshold inspections on qualifying buildings across Florida. The position covers the full range of threshold work, including new construction, structural restoration, and the fenestration-related scopes. As one of the only private provider firms positioned to offer fast‑turnaround threshold services alongside our existing plan review and inspection lines, you will own a service area with significant growth ahead of it. This role combines field inspections with office‑based responsibilities. Opportunities are available on either a full‑time or contracted employee basis.

Responsibilities

• Preparing, sealing, and administering Structural Inspection Plans as Engineer of Record where applicable.
• Performing structural field inspections on threshold buildings per the inspection plan and Section 110.8.1 of the Florida Building Code.
• Coordinating with plans examiners, building officials, contractors, and engineers of record.
• Reviewing structural components for code compliance and documenting findings through our inspection reporting workflow.

Required Qualifications

• Active Florida Professional Engineer license in good standing, with principal practice in structural engineering.
• Qualified or qualifiable as a Special Inspector of Threshold Buildings under the Florida Board of Professional Engineers criteria: three years of verifiable structural field inspection experience on threshold buildings, two years of structural design experience on threshold buildings, and the related field inspection experience set by the Board.
• Working knowledge of the Florida Building Code, Building, 8th Edition (2023), and the threshold inspection requirements of Section 110.8.1.
• Valid Florida driver's license and willingness to travel to project sites within the assigned region.

Preferred Qualifications

• Existing Special Inspector designation on the FBPE list.
• Experience with multi-family, high-rise, healthcare, or coastal restoration projects.
• Familiarity with the private provider model under F.S. §553.791.
• Plan review or constructability review background.

Compensation

Competitive base salary of $135,000 to $160,000, commensurate with experience and threshold portfolio, plus benefits. Contract and per-diem arrangements are also available for the right candidate.