Structures Engineer (Minimum 6 years of experience), Buildings

Overview Opportunity for a Facilities Structures Engineer to serve as Engineer of Record and Lead Technical Professional for smaller building projects, leading design, quality control, and technical oversight. Works in AVCON’s Orlando office and supports architectural building design, structural repair, and rehabilitation for municipal and private‑sector clients. Requires a licensed Professional Engineer with experience mentoring professionals. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Serve as Engineer of Record and Lead Technical Professional for assigned building projects with smaller, well‑defined scopes, including responsibility for structural design, quality control, and sealing of work. Serve as engineering lead for more complex building projects under the direction of a senior Engineer of Record, with responsibility for technical execution and coordination. Direct the development of complete, coordinated, signed and sealed structural drawing sets, ensuring drawings clearly communicate design intent and constructible solutions. Plan and organize structural drawing content, including determining where section cuts, enlarged plans, elevations, and project‑specific details are required. Identify conditions where typical details are not applicable and develop project‑specific details as needed. Assign design and drafting tasks to designers and junior engineers and coordinate their work to support efficient and accurate drawing production. Perform QA/QC reviews of structural calculations, drawings, and specifications prepared by designers and junior engineers. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to designers and junior engineers, supporting growth in judgment, decision‑making, and drawing production skills. Lead structural design efforts for architectural building structures using steel, concrete, masonry, and wood systems. Prepare and review structural calculations, plans, specifications, and technical reports. Support structural repair and rehabilitation efforts as needed, including assisting with evaluations, repair concepts, and design development under the direction of senior staff. Provide construction administration support, including responding to RFIs, reviewing shop drawings and submittals, and addressing contractor questions related to structural design intent. Participate in site visits to review field conditions, investigate deviations or deficiencies, and develop repair or modification details as required. Nights and weekends are generally not required but may occasionally be necessary with little or no advanced notice. ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering with emphasis in Structures. Minimum of 6 years of experience in building structures engineering design. Proficiency with local building codes and existing building standards. Proficiency with AutoCAD and/or Revit. Proficiency with Bentley Ram Structural Suite or similar Finite Element Modeling software. Proficiency with Bluebeam, desired. Proficiency with MS Office Suite. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITY, AND SKILLS Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with all levels of employees, management, and clients. Ability to organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow‑up on assignments with minimal supervision. Ability to maintain confidentiality and protect privileged client information and documents appropriately. Ability to work calmly and effectively in a high‑volume office environment under pressure of deadlines. Ability to orally and verbally communicate complex structural concepts and solutions in simple, concise, and accurate ways. Knowledge of correct English usage including spelling, grammar, punctuation, and vocabulary. LICENSURE Valid driver’s license and maintenance of satisfactory driving record. Professional Engineer licensure with ability to obtain Florida licensure within six (6) months, required. Ability to become licensed in multiple states, preferred. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES There are no supervisory responsibilities associated with this position. ENVIRONMENT Work usually takes place in a clean, pleasant, and comfortable office setting. Site visits may occasionally take place in an outdoor environment. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear, frequently sit for long periods of time, occasionally stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus. TOOL/PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS As dictated by client site protocol, candidate will be required to utilize proper personal protective equipment including gloves, sleeves, leather protectors, hard hats, safety vests, safety glasses and shields, hearing protection, safety shoes, covers, helmets/hoods, and any additional tools required for the task at hand. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AVCON, INC. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, AVCON complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment at every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Disciplinary Consequence AVCON expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of AVCON’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge. #J-18808-Ljbffr