Structures Engineer Buildings

Overview

Opportunity for a Facilities Structures Engineer to serve as Engineer of Record and Lead Technical Professional for smaller building projects, leading design, quality control, and technical oversight. Works in AVCON’s Orlando office and supports architectural building design, structural repair, and rehabilitation for municipal and private‑sector clients. Requires a licensed Professional Engineer with experience mentoring professionals.

• Serve as Engineer of Record and Lead Technical Professional for assigned building projects with smaller, well‑defined scopes, including responsibility for structural design, quality control, and sealing of work.
• Serve as engineering lead for more complex building projects under the direction of a senior Engineer of Record, with responsibility for technical execution and coordination.
• Direct the development of complete, coordinated, signed and sealed structural drawing sets, ensuring drawings clearly communicate design intent and constructible solutions.
• Plan and organize structural drawing content, including determining where section cuts, enlarged plans, elevations, and project‑specific details are required.
• Identify conditions where typical details are not applicable and develop project‑specific details as needed.
• Assign design and drafting tasks to designers and junior engineers and coordinate their work to support efficient and accurate drawing production.
• Perform QA/QC reviews of structural calculations, drawings, and specifications prepared by designers and junior engineers.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to designers and junior engineers, supporting growth in judgment, decision‑making, and drawing production skills.
• Lead structural design efforts for architectural building structures using steel, concrete, masonry, and wood systems.
• Prepare and review structural calculations, plans, specifications, and technical reports.
• Support structural repair and rehabilitation efforts as needed, including assisting with evaluations, repair concepts, and design development under the direction of senior staff.
• Provide construction administration support, including responding to RFIs, reviewing shop drawings and submittals, and addressing contractor questions related to structural design intent.
• Participate in site visits to review field conditions, investigate deviations or deficiencies, and develop repair or modification details as required.
• Nights and weekends are generally not required but may occasionally be necessary with little or no advanced notice.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering with emphasis in Structures.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in building structures engineering design.
• Proficiency with local building codes and existing building standards.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and/or Revit.
• Proficiency with Bentley Ram Structural Suite or similar Finite Element Modeling software.
• Proficiency with Bluebeam, desired.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite.

• Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with all levels of employees, management, and clients.
• Ability to organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow‑up on assignments with minimal supervision.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and protect privileged client information and documents appropriately.
• Ability to work calmly and effectively in a high‑volume office environment under pressure of deadlines.
• Ability to orally and verbally communicate complex structural concepts and solutions in simple, concise, and accurate ways.
• Knowledge of correct English usage including spelling, grammar, punctuation, and vocabulary.

• Valid driver’s license and maintenance of satisfactory driving record.
• Professional Engineer licensure with ability to obtain Florida licensure within six (6) months, required.
• Ability to become licensed in multiple states, preferred.

There are no supervisory responsibilities associated with this position.

Work usually takes place in a clean, pleasant, and comfortable office setting. Site visits may occasionally take place in an…