Project Engineer

Job Summary

A direct hire Project Engineer opportunity is available in Daytona Beach, FL with a leading, well-established engineering services firm supporting the fast-growing coastal building structural restoration and weatherproofing market. This role is ideal for an engineering professional who enjoys a balanced mix of field inspections, technical evaluations, client communication, budgeting, bid support, and construction project oversight.

The Project Engineer will work on projects from New Smyrna Beach to Jacksonville, supporting building owners with condition assessments, repair planning, contractor selection, and project execution. This is a strong opportunity to build specialized expertise in coastal structural restoration, building envelope systems, waterproofing, roofing, coatings, and concrete repair.

This work environment offers supportive leadership, collaborative teamwork, flexibility, professional development, and long-term career growth. Candidates will have the opportunity to work closely with experienced engineering professionals, build lasting client and contractor relationships, and contribute to meaningful restoration projects in a high-demand specialty market.

Key Responsibilities

- Conduct building condition assessments, field inspections, and surveys for coastal structural restoration and weatherproofing projects.
- Prepare building condition reports, budget estimates, repair options, and technical recommendations for building owners and stakeholders.
- Develop bid packages, coordinate competitive contractor bid processes, and support clear project documentation to reduce unknowns.
- Provide construction project oversight, contractor coordination, budget tracking, and progress monitoring from planning through completion.
- Collaborate with internal teams, clients, contractors, and building owners to support successful project outcomes.
- Assist with business development by supporting new project opportunities and maintaining strong client and contractor relationships.

Compensation and Benefits

- Direct hire opportunity.
- Salary range of $90,000 to $120,000 per year, based on experience.
- Expenses, vehicle allowance, and gas reimbursement provided.
- Flexible work schedule.
- Health insurance.
- Dental and vision insurance.
- 401k.
- Performance bonuses.
- Paid vacation and holidays.
- Relocation assistance may be considered if necessary.

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Additional Skills

Required Qualifications and Skills

- Conduct building assessment condition surveys and prepare building condition reports.
- Develop project budgets, bid packages, and practical restoration project options.
- Coordinate with building owners, clients, contractors, and internal project teams.
- Provide construction project management, oversight, and budget tracking.

- 3 to 5 years of relevant engineering, project engineering, restoration, construction, or related experience preferred.
- Experience with building inspections, structural restoration, waterproofing, roofing, coatings, or related building envelope work.
- Understanding of concrete building systems such as prestressed concrete, precast concrete, conventional cast-in-place concrete, and post-tensioned concrete is beneficial.
- Ability to evaluate repair scopes involving structural repairs, coatings, waterproofing, doors, windows, railings, and roofing.
- Proficiency or working knowledge of AutoCAD, BlueBeam, Microsoft Office Suite, DropBox, OneDrive, QuickBase, FastField, or similar project documentation tools.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to work closely with building owners, contractors, and project teams.
- Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to balance office work, field inspections, reporting, budgeting, and project oversight responsibilities.

Preferred Qualifications

- Florida PE license strongly preferred.
- EI status with a clear path toward near-term Florida PE licensure will be considered.
- Experience in coastal building restoration, waterproofing, roofing, or building envelope consulting.
- Experience preparing accurate budget estimates and contractor bid packages.
- Interest in developing specialized expertise within the coastal structural restoration and weatherproofing industry.