Director of Structural Engineering

MyCareer+ • Lake Worth, FL

11h • $125,000 - $200,000

About The Position

A well -established structural engineering and building restoration firm in South Florida is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer / Director of Engineering to join its leadership team. The firm specializes in building design, structural inspections, milestone inspections, concrete restoration, and construction administration for condominium and commercial properties. This is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing engineering operations, managing staff, and serving as the lead Professional Engineer for the office. The selected candidate will act as the technical authority for structural and restoration projects and will lead projects from initial assessment through construction completion. Key Responsibilities: Serve as the lead PE for the office and provide technical oversight for all structural and restoration projects Manage day -to -day engineering operations and supervise engineering staff Lead Phase 1 and Phase 2 Milestone Inspections for existing buildings in Florida Prepare and review structural drawings, calculations, specifications, reports, and technical documentation Manage projects from initial assessment through construction completion Write and review MasterFormat specifications for building restoration projects Oversee construction administration activities, including shop drawing reviews, submittals, RFIs, contractor coordination, field observations, and reporting Conduct forensic investigations involving structural failures, water intrusion, and construction defects Ensure projects are completed on schedule and within budget Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers and support staff Attend and lead meetings with clients, contractors, and project teams Maintain quality control and consistency across all deliverables Contribute to process improvements and support the continued growth of the firm <\/div> <\/div><\/span>

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering <\/div>
• Licensed Professional Engineer in Florida required; Structural Engineer license preferred <\/div>
• Minimum 7 years of structural engineering experience focused on building structures <\/div>
• 2–4 years of experience in building restoration, forensic engineering, or related work <\/div>
• Experience with Phase 1 and Phase 2 Milestone Inspections in Florida <\/div>
• Strong knowledge of the Florida Building Code, ASCE, ACI, and AISC standards <\/div>
• Experience with structural engineering software such as RISA, RAM, ETABS, SAFE, ADAPT, and/or Revit <\/div>
• Proficiency in MasterFormat specification writing <\/div>
• Strong communication, technical writing, and leadership skills <\/div>
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast -paced, client -facing environment <\/div><\/span>

Responsibilities

• Serve as the lead PE for the office and provide technical oversight for all structural and restoration projects
• Manage day -to -day engineering operations and supervise engineering staff
• Lead Phase 1 and Phase 2 Milestone Inspections for existing buildings in Florida
• Prepare and review structural drawings, calculations, specifications, reports, and technical documentation
• Manage projects from initial assessment through construction completion
• Write and review MasterFormat specifications for building restoration projects
• Oversee construction administration activities, including shop drawing reviews, submittals, RFIs, contractor coordination, field observations, and reporting
• Conduct forensic investigations involving structural failures, water intrusion, and construction defects
• Ensure projects are completed on schedule and within budget
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers and support staff
• Attend and lead meetings with clients, contractors, and project teams
• Maintain quality control and consistency across all deliverables
• Contribute to process improvements and support the continued growth of the firm

Benefits

• Base salary range of $125,000–$200,000, depending on experience <\/div>
• Performance bonus opportunity <\/div>
• Clear path for long -term growth and increased leadership responsibility within the organization <\/div>

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior