Bureau Veritas North America ยท 1 month ago
Structural Engineer - CAP Government (Miami) - EVG
Miami, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expBureau Veritas North America is a world leader in testing, inspection, and certification services, offering dynamic employment opportunities. The Structural Engineer will ensure compliance with the Florida Building Code, conduct plan examinations, and oversee construction documents while coordinating with various stakeholders.
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Responsibilities
Conducts plan examining in all building permit categories of new and existing installations for compliance with the Florida Building Code; examines building projects for defects, omissions, violations, and other departures from correct procedure; provides recommendations and suggestions to contractors or owners regarding changes necessary to bring establishment up to code requirements; ensures all building construction work conforms to national and county building codes. Performs related work as required
Evaluates proposed alternate methods and materials against code requirements
Ability to explain the Florida Building Code and other applicable standards and/or requirements to customers, engineers, architects and field inspectors
Evaluates requests for product approvals; ascertains by field visits that manufactured products used in construction meet specifications of the original product approval
Orders necessary shop drawings and field tests, soil reports and special supervision of construction as required to complete plans processing work
Answers technical questions concerning the Florida Building Code for field inspectors
Coordinates plans examining with other departments for compliance with standards and regulations
Considerable knowledge of the engineering principles and practices of architectural and structural plans examining work
Considerable knowledge of the Florida Building Code and all other applicable codes, standards and regulations. Knowledge of general construction methods and procedures
Ability to read, interpret and evaluate architectural and structural details of construction plans against code requirements and good construction practices
Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, orally and in writing
Ability to plan, assign and supervise the work of others in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale
Ability to rapidly and thoroughly examine plans against codes under workload deadline conditions
Ability to relate to architects, engineers and contractors in a professional manner
Examines commercial and residential construction permit plans to determine structural integrity and compliance with requirements of the applicable codes and regulations
Reviews walk-thru and drop-off residential and commercial construction plans, determines structural adequacy of various types of ratings and structures or buildings, and approves or disapproves proposed plans in accordance with code requirements
Researches problems and complaints regarding commercial and residential work and code compliance
Maintains high ethical, honesty and moral standards
Perform other related duties as assigned by the Manager
Qualification
Required
Florida Licensed Professional Engineer; or
Certified by the State of Florida as a Structural Plans Examiner
Five (5) + years of structural design experience with a consulting firm, is a plus
Technical ability to independently work through a project from schematic design through the construction phase with minimal guidance
Ability to prepare engineering calculations and oversight of construction documents
Ability to coordinate structural design with architects, other engineering disciplines, building officials, and contractors
Ability to perform construction administration functions including the review of shop drawings and interpretation of construction documents
Considerable knowledge of the engineering principles and practices of architectural and structural plans examining work
Considerable knowledge of the Florida Building Code and all other applicable codes, standards and regulations
Knowledge of general construction methods and procedures
Ability to read, interpret and evaluate architectural and structural details of construction plans against code requirements and good construction practices
Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, orally and in writing
Ability to plan, assign and supervise the work of others in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale
Ability to rapidly and thoroughly examine plans against codes under workload deadline conditions
Ability to relate to architects, engineers and contractors in a professional manner
Ability to examine commercial and residential construction permit plans to determine structural integrity and compliance with requirements of the applicable codes and regulations
Ability to review walk-thru and drop-off residential and commercial construction plans, determines structural adequacy of various types of ratings and structures or buildings, and approves or disapproves proposed plans in accordance with code requirements
Ability to research problems and complaints regarding commercial and residential work and code compliance
Maintains high ethical, honesty and moral standards
Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
Company-matched Retirement plan
Generous Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
Life Insurance and AD&D coverage
Short-Term Disability (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD)
Optional life and pet insurance
EAP and Total Wellbeing Lifestyle Programs
Tuition Assistance and/or Professional Development
Employee Discounts
Company
Bureau Veritas North America
Bureau Veritas is a global leader in the Quality Assurance, Health, Safety & Environmental (QHSE), and Social Responsibility industries.
5001-10000 employees
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