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Universal Engineering Sciences Senior Structural Engineer - Restoration in Sarasota, Florida
Overview:
Universal Engineering Sciences (UES) has an opening in our Building Envelope Department. UES is a nationwide leader in Geotechnical Engineering, Construction Materials Testing and Inspection, Building Code Compliance, Environmental, Occupational Health & Safety, and Building Envelope.
Summary
The position of the Structural Engineer level entails work including the evaluation of existing condition, the design of structural repair and envelope of protection systems, the management of bidding and construction processes, field observation/verification of work in process, and close client and contractor interaction.
Additional responsibility may also include conducting Milestone (MIP) and Structural Integrity Reserve Study (SIRS) required by newly established law (SB-4D).If you’re reliable, have a good work ethic, and can cooperate with co-workers and clients respectfully, this is the position for you.
Qualifications : To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
Physical Demands & Work Environment:
• Required to drive, stand, walk, use hands to type, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance, talk, and hear; body motions and movements include: bending, twisting, reaching, stooping, pulling, kneeling, lifting, carrying, and pushing
• Lifting and/or moving up to 35 lbs regularly on average, and up to 75 lbs on occasion, with or without reasonable accommodation
• This job is located in Florida, with exposure to intense sun, intense heat, humidity, rain, thunderstorms, and other adverse weather conditions
• Job site conditions may or may not be accessible by vehicle and can include wetlands, swamps, grasslands, and fields with uneven surfaces, sand, brush, and other natural and man-made obstacles.
• This job is primarily and regularly exposed to outside weather conditions and construction sites where the noise level is usually moderate to loud
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Design construction projects
Analyze engineering design problems
Calculate engineering specifications
Confer with engineering, technical, or manufacturing personnel
Draw prototypes, plans required for the job.
Read blueprints and technical drawings.
Use computer-aided drafting or design software for design, drafting, modeling, or other engineering tasks.
Ensure conformance to building regulations.
Evaluate construction quality
Inspect project operations or site to determine specifications compliance.
Interpret property for construction, condition or design.
Recognize construction industry codes or symbols or blueprints.
Understand construction specifications.
Understand engineering data or reports.
Use field notes in technical drawings.
Create mathematical or statistical diagram or charts.
Draw maps or charts.
Follow all company safety procedures and policies
Other duties may be assigned.
Required Qualifications
Valid Florida Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record (in accordance with our Driver’s License and Motor Vehicle Record Check Criteria)
Ability to pass a background check screening in accordance with Florida’s Jessica Lunsford Act (or equivalent state classification)
Must be able to read and interpret plans, blueprints and specifications.
Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering
Active Engineering Intern License
3+ years experience in the industry
Preferred Qualifications
Previous experience completing structural inspections
Ms in Civil Engineering
Active Professional Engineer (P.E. License)
Who We Are:
UES provides essential engineering services for some of the most prominent and significant projects in the nation. Our team members, from our drillers to administrative staff, contribute directly to projects that transform communities. With some of the greatest talent in Geotechnical Engineering, Construction Materials Testing and Inspection, Code Compliance, Environmental, Occupational Health & Safety, and Building Envelope, we are committed to delivering groundbreaking solutions for our clients. At the core of our success is our team members who make it all possible. We know that the projects we deliver are only as good as our people, which is why we offer enriching opportunities for career growth at every level.
Growing in Excellence
As the #1 fastest growing AEC firm on The Zweig Group's Hot Firm list in 2021, UES is poised to lead our industry into the future. As we evolve from a one-man operation to a company spanning 73 branches and 3,500 employees, we’re looking for enthusiastic talent to launch their careers and grow along with us.
Why Work at UES?
We value the individual contributions of our employees, and we show this through providing great benefits. Click here (https://teamues-my.sharepoint.com/:b:/p/sbielefeldt/EbEUX7QyRi9Np7gALiJOZlkBNwVgknUxkYY7P7dcARIV9Q?e=aEICvf) to see how we support our people in and out of the workplace . Please ask your recruiter what benefits plans apply to you.
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EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran Universal Engineering Sciences is a Drug-Free Workplace. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Team: Facilities
Work Type: Full-Time
Location Type: onsite