Civil Engineer/ Structural Engineer/Drafter

The Falcon Group • Miami Gardens, FL

47d • $50,000 - $95,000

About The Position

Immediate Opening for an entry- level Structural/Civil Engineer in our Miami, FL location.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university in Structural/Civil Engineering or Construction Management or relevant work experience.
• Two years’ experience, and/ or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Engineering Intern (EI) Certification (or ability to obtain one within 6 months).
• Must have or be able to obtain an unrestricted valid Driver’s License.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects at one time.
• Ability to interact in a professional manner with clients and colleagues.
• Ability to attend meetings and events, as needed.
• Ability to work individually or with team members, and work collaboratively with other disciplines.
• Ability to work in the field and to travel outside local areas as workload and projects require.
• Ability to read construction drawings.
• Ability to: Lift/ Carry up to 40 lbs. (ladders, hammers, harness equipment, etc.).
• Safely work at heights.
• Work on suspended scaffolding on the exterior of the building high above ground (secured and protected)
• Safely use and/or operate ladders, scaffolds, lifts, and other access equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Master of Science is a plus
• OSHA 10 hour certified preferred.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD preferred, or equivalent design software.
• Knowledge of Florida Building Code, ACI, ASTM, etc., is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage internal kick-off, milestone, and closeout meetings for projects.
• Work closely with teams to understand the scope of work, budget, goals, deliverables, and timeline to ensure project success.
• Review drawings, plans and specifications.
• Verify schedules, ensure adherence to project plans and timelines to be met by internal and external resources.
• Reviewing and approving change orders.
• Conducts on-site inspections and documents existing conditions and performs field testing, photographing, the creation of hand sketches and observes work in progress.
• Maintains organized records, files, drawings, or other data essential to the project and ensure they are complete and filed appropriately.
• Preparation of written correspondence with clients, attorneys, contractors etc.
• Prepares investigation reports and bid documents, including drawings and technical specifications.
• Preparation of cost estimates by field measuring building and site components or performing take-off of drawings.
• Design various structural/civil details and plans.
• Business development which involves attendance at marketing functions, business dinners/ events, and cross marketing with other offices.
• Performing other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Group Medical, Dental and Vision
• 401k with employer match
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• AD&D
• Legal Plan
• Pet Insurance
• Critical Illness
• Hospital Indemnity and Accident Plans
• Paid Holidays
• Vacation
• Sick time
• Cell Phone Reimbursement
• Continuing Education

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees