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Rimkus is seeking a Senior Consultant - Structural Engineer to join our dynamic Built Environment Solutions team. Our global operation combined with local expertise allows us to deliver innovative, customized engineering and architectural solutions that address the unique challenges of each project. We focus on sustainability, resiliency, and reducing carbon footprint, supporting our clients through every phase from design and construction to ongoing asset management.

As a Senior Consultant - Structural Engineer, you will play a critical role in delivering expert structural evaluations, forensic engineering investigations, and consulting services for a diverse range of projects. You will work alongside a multidisciplinary team of licensed engineers and technical specialists to provide high-quality and actionable insights that help clients make informed decisions, minimize risks, and extend the longevity of their assets.

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OVERVIEW: We are seeking a skilled and experienced Senior Structural Engineer to join our team in Florida. In this role, you’ll apply your technical expertise to evaluate existing structures and develop practical, creative solutions for a variety of clients. Projects will span residential, commercial, and multi-family buildings and may involve repairs from fire, wind, flood, or impact damage, adaptive reuse of historic structures, and renovations to accommodate new uses or equipment. Opportunities may also arise for structural design on new commercial, retail, industrial, and hospitality developments.

Senior Consultants are seasoned professionals working under minimal supervision with specialized knowledge who mentor junior team members, assign work and lead workstreams, assignments and portions of projects.  They are skilled at assessing problems and deriving solutions for complex problems through the application of advanced analytical, technical and problem-solving skills.

Project Involvement: Leads workstreams or parts of larger assignments/projects and participate in multiple elements of larger assignments. Works on detailed and complex advanced analyses. Recognizes and identifies tasks that are not within assignment scope. Role is also typically responsible for technical reviews. Advanced knowledge of typical industry standards and specialized tools as well as overall discipline / practice area. 

Financial & Revenue: Responsible for individual billing targets, and may include some responsibility for team billing.  Capable of developing budgets for complex assignments as well as preparing effective proposals.

Team/Client Engagement: Regular communication and collaboration with clients to develop understanding of ongoing needs and derive solutions.  Collaborate with internal team to assign and supervise work. Focus is the delivery of milestones, maintaining communication with client and adjusting based on client feedback.

Interpersonal Skills: Working within teams, will need to give constructive feedback and coaching to team.  Excels at communicating and persuading with an advanced level of knowledge.  Preparing and presenting complex findings and reports will be key at this level.  Proactively communicates with all stakeholders to mitigate client concerns and effectively manage assignment deadlines.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 

-        Preparation of as-built drawings from existing buildings.

-        Evaluate performance and integrity of structural systems in both damaged and aging buildings.

-        Create required drawings and specifications using your knowledge of building codes and industry standards.

-        Research building code (historical and current) and any associated code upgrades that should apply.

-        Field assessment to include working from ladders, lifts, scaffolds, confined spaces, and rooftops.

-        Conduct investigations and condition assessments to determine appropriate repair of damaged and/or poorly performing structural systems.

-        Complete design assignments related to upgrades, maintenance, and restoration of existing buildings.

-        Prepare concise, technically sound reports and documentation to support findings and recommendations.

-        Lead project delivery for maintenance, upgrade, and restoration of existing structures.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, and CERTIFICATIONS:

-        Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (minimum).

-        Active Professional Engineer (PE) license (in good standing) required in Florida (or ability to obtain one within (1) one month through comity after hire date).

-        Minimum of 10 years of structural engineering experience.

-        Proficient in AutoCAD and familiarity with Building Information Modeling (BIM) is a plus.

-        Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

REQUIRED SKILLS and ABILITIES:

-        Strong knowledge of structural systems across residential and commercial buildings.

-        Ability to perform load calculations, material selection, and structural analysis.

-        Effective communicator with excellent report writing and presentation skills.

-        Able to manage multiple projects, set priorities, and meet deadlines.

-        Capable of working independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.

-        Skilled in client interaction and relationship building.

-        Proficient in preparing design documents, scopes of work, budgets, schedules, and construction administration materials.

Salary Range: $104,100 - $156,100

PHYSICAL DEMANDS, OVERTIME, and TRAVEL: 

Physical Demands - Work is performed both in an office setting and at outside locations (i.e. Client's office, industrial, construction, and/or residential sites). Employee is frequently required to stand, walk on slope roofs, sit, climb ladders, work from stationary and moveable scaffolding (aka swing stages), bend, climb inside attics and crawl under homes and tunnels, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk, hear, and drive a motor vehicle to job sites. Employee may lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Employee must be sharp, focused, and alert when conducting site inspections, speaking and interacting with clients, preparing written reports of findings. Clear vision and depth perception are also necessary.

Overtime - This position is classified as salaried with an exempt FLSA status. Standard hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with some overtime required to meet project demands.

Travel Requirements - Up to 25% local and regional travel is required, with occasional overnight trips.

At Rimkus, we value a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and respected. We are committed to creating a work environment that supports and celebrates the unique perspectives and experiences of all employees. If you share our commitment to diversity and inclusivity and are excited about joining a welcoming and supportive team, we encourage you to apply for our open positions.

Rimkus is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employee and will make all employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. 

THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT FOR EMPLOYMENT OR A GUARANTEE OF CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT.

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Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Work From Home