Structural Project Engineer

Opportunity for licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) to work for yourself as a consulting project engineer.

Level Engineering & Architecture is seeking a Licensed Structural Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the Tampa & Orlando Metro and surrounding areas. 1099 contract, up‑capped commissions, a full workload opportunity that allows for flexibility, within the Metro region.

Day‑to‑day work is remote, with local presence required for site visits, meetings, and municipal coordination.

• Execute structural engineering analysis and design for residential and commercial building projects
• Develop structural solutions for new construction, renovations, and existing structures, including field‑informed design decisions
• Prepare structural calculations, construction documents, technical reports, and engineering narratives
• Conduct and document structural inspections, condition assessments, and retrofit recommendations as needed
• Coordinate with architects, civil engineers, surveyors, geotechnical consultants, and internal design teams
• Communicate directly with clients, municipalities, contractors, and project stakeholders throughout design and permitting
• Project Manage individual projects and client relationships independently
• Apply and interpret applicable building codes, standards, and jurisdictional requirements across project types
• Support quality control, constructability review, and project delivery schedules from concept through completion
• Engineers/Architects who experience the highest success develop and maintain a personal referral‑based project pipeline

• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil / Structural Engineering
• 6+ years of professional structural engineering experience across residential and commercial projects
• Demonstrated experience performing structural inspections and analysis in compliance with local building codes
• Experience producing structural calculations, construction documents, and technical reports
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and/or Revit
• Experience coordinating with consultants, architects, contractors, and project partners
• Ability to manage projects independently, prioritize workload, and meet deadlines in a fast‑moving environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including technical documentation and client correspondence
• Authorized to work in the United States (no sponsorship)

• Familiarity with municipal permitting, plan review, and inspection processes
• Prior experience working directly with clients on identifying project scope, recommendations, and follow‑through
• Experience exercising professional judgment on existing structures, renovations, and field conditions
• Comfort operating with a high degree of autonomy while collaborating within a distributed team environment

• Inbound project opportunities through regional marketing
• Professional liability (E&O) insurance coverage
• Professional engineering skills development through mentorship
• Back office:
  Proposal, invoicing, and administrative support systems
• Technical collaboration within the Florida and National team
• Access to a company network of civil, structural, MEP, forensic engineers and architects
• Credibility:
  Professional A/E/C firm website presence that you can confidently direct clients to
• Weekly regional and national coordination calls

Level additionally provides professional liability (E&O) insurance coverage, removing a significant cost and risk burden typically borne by independent contractors. This coverage is included as part of the overall compensation structure.

• 1099 contracted role offering flexible schedule and growth as an independent engineer.
• Typical annual earnings range from $75,000 to $175,000 (uncapped), depending on workload and capability.
• Uncapped earning potential tied directly to project volume and individual capacity

The first 60–90 days are treated as a ramp period to allow time for onboarding, systems integration, and pipeline development before transitioning into the standard production minimum requirements.

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