Lead Structural Engineer

NV5•Tampa, FL

13d•$120,000 - $160,000•Remote

About The Position

Lead Structural Engineer - Buildings - Remote based in Florida (Jacksonville, Orlando, Tampa, Hollywood, FL) At NV5, we are a team of talented professionals, engineers, and consultants who are builders, problem solvers, and champions for our communities and clients. Our mission is to empower every employee who strives to make a lasting, positive impact on our communities' future. Our Building Design Group offers comprehensive structural engineering for commercial and multifamily residential spaces. We have built a unique working environment that values cooperation and promotes solid teamwork. As a result, when you enter our office, you won’t find calculator-pushers who keep to themselves and hide behind cubicle walls. Instead, you’ll find our engineers collaborating on projects and loving what they do. Their passion for their work clearly shows in the quality of our designs. Here are a few facts about our Building Design Group: Over 90% of our customers return to the firm with new projects, which is a sign of our unwavering commitment to client services. We use the latest in engineering consulting tools, from analysis software to computer-aided drafting and Building Information Modeling (BIM). We recognize the importance of ‘Green’ building practices and members of our staff are LEED AP certified. Responsibilities As our Lead Structural Engineer, you will be hands-on with technical design of buildings projects, oversee multiple projects simultaneously including budgeting, scheduling, and client management & communication, and attend project sites and client meetings. Collaborate with teams of engineers and architects to complete project deliverables. Coordinate design work with other engineering and architectural disciplines. Meet client expectations for budget and schedule while delivering a quality product. Increase proficiency in relevant design, modeling, and analysis software applications such as Revit, ETABS, RISA, RAM Structural System, RAM Elements, RAM Concept, Enercalc, Excel, SteelSmart, and Simpson CFS Designer. Increase your knowledge of local codes and industry standards. Assist with budget estimates and write-ups for proposals. Join us and take charge of your career, creating your own growth while building a sustainable legacy for generations to come.

Requirements

B.S. Degree in Civil, Structural Engineering, M.S. in Civil or Structural Engineering is preferred.
FL Professional Engineering (PE) license is a must.
7+ years of relevant structural engineering design experience (Concrete, Steel, Masonry, Wood).
Knowledge of building codes, standards, and construction practices specific to high-seismic regions.
Technical skills: Proficiency in industry-standard software (e.g., ETABS, RISA, RAM Structural System, RAM Elements, RAM Concept, Enercalc, Excel).

Nice To Haves

Experience assembling calculation packages for submittal to agencies (DSA and HCAI a plus).
Revit experience including modeling and producing construction drawings is preferred.
Experience with seismic evaluations and retrofits per ASCE 41 a plus.

Responsibilities

hands-on with technical design of buildings projects
oversee multiple projects simultaneously including budgeting, scheduling, and client management & communication
attend project sites and client meetings
Collaborate with teams of engineers and architects to complete project deliverables
Coordinate design work with other engineering and architectural disciplines
Meet client expectations for budget and schedule while delivering a quality product
Increase proficiency in relevant design, modeling, and analysis software applications such as Revit, ETABS, RISA, RAM Structural System, RAM Elements, RAM Concept, Enercalc, Excel, SteelSmart, and Simpson CFS Designer
Increase your knowledge of local codes and industry standards
Assist with budget estimates and write-ups for proposals