Structural Engineer

BB&E is an employee‑owned, full‑service civil and environmental engineering and consulting firm, headquartered in Northville, Michigan. The firm serves the Federal and industrial sectors across the United States, providing environmental consulting, facilities engineering, and project management services.

BB&E is seeking a Structural Engineer to provide technical design support for NAVFAC Southeast in Jacksonville, Florida. The Structural Engineer will be responsible for design, analysis, and review of new construction, repair, and renovation projects for Navy and Marine Corps facilities, supporting mission‑critical infrastructure and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure high‑quality, code‑compliant designs that meet NAVFAC and DoD standards.

• Provide specialized structural engineering support for planning, design, and construction of Navy and Marine Corps facilities.
• Prepare and review structural calculations, design analyses, specifications, and construction drawings for concrete, steel, masonry, and timber structures.
• Support development of project scopes, design documentation, and cost estimates for military construction (MILCON), facility repair, and renovation projects.
• Conduct field investigations, site assessments, and structural condition evaluations to identify required repairs or modifications.
• Review design‑build packages, contractor submittals, and shop drawings for technical accuracy and compliance with NAVFAC and UFC criteria.
• Ensure coordination of structural design with architectural, civil, mechanical, and electrical disciplines.
• Apply current Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC), DoD, and ASCE standards to design deliverables.
• Participate in design reviews, constructability assessments, and value engineering studies.
• Provide technical support during construction, including RFI responses, design clarifications, and on‑site problem resolution.
• Prepare reports, design summaries, and technical recommendations for project managers.

• U.S. Citizenship; ability to obtain and maintain NACI/CAC eligibility required.
• Demonstrated experience preparing detailed analyses, drawings, and cost estimates for DoD or NAVFAC facilities or large‑scale commercial facilities.
• Proficient with structural modeling software (STAAD Pro, SAP
  2000, RAM).
• Knowledge of DoD and Navy design standards, Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC), ASCE 7, IBC, and federal design standards and requirements.
• Familiarity with federal, state, and local codes and regulations related to building and structural design.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to present design concepts and findings effectively.
• Experience with project budgeting, scheduling, and multi‑discipline coordination.
• Commitment to NAVFAC safety policies and proper PPE usage during site visits and inspections.

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with emphasis in structural engineering from an ABET‑accredited program required; master’s preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of structural engineering design experience, including at least 1 year on Federal or DoD projects.
• Professional Engineer (PE) registration in civil or structural engineering preferred.
• Software proficiency in Autodesk (AutoCAD/Revit), Microsoft Office, and structural analysis software (STAAD Pro, RAM, SAP
  2000).

• Ability to stand, walk, climb, kneel, crouch and remain in a stationary position/sit at least 60 % of the time.
• Ability to operate office equipment including computer, copy machine, phone, etc.
• Ability to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects or controls; reach with hands and arms.
• Capable of lifting up to 10 lbs.
• Ability to see details of objects that are less than a few feet away.
• Ability to understand the speech of another person, speak clearly so listeners can understand, and talk or hear both in person and by telephone.

• Participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan – BB&E is 100 % employee‑owned.
• Discretionary bonus.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with health care concierge.
• Employer‑provided short‑term and long‑term disability.
• Employer‑provided life…