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A well-established, privately owned engineering firm is seeking a Project Engineer to join its Daytona Beach office and work across Florida’s growing coastal market.

This is a unique opportunity to build expertise in coastal building restoration, structural assessments, and weatherproofing while working directly with building owners, contractors, and project stakeholders.

The role offers a strong mix of field inspections, engineering, client consultation, project management, and construction oversight — ideal for a self-motivated engineer who enjoys being involved throughout the project lifecycle.

What You'll Do

• Conduct building condition assessments and field inspections
  
• Develop condition reports, repair recommendations, and project budgets
  
• Consult with building owners and provide practical project solutions
  
• Prepare and manage competitive contractor bid processes
  
• Develop bid packages and project documentation
  
• Oversee construction projects, budgets, progress, and quality
  
• Work closely with contractors and project stakeholders
  
• Build long-term client and contractor relationships
  
• Support new project opportunities and business development
  

What We're Looking For

• Structural engineering experience with buildings and/or concrete structures
  
• Florida PE preferred; EIs approaching PE licensure are encouraged to apply
  
• Experience with structural restoration, building assessments, rehabilitation, or building envelope work is an asset
  
• Exposure to prestressed/precast, cast-in-place, or post-tensioned concrete
  
• Experience with structural repairs, waterproofing, coatings, roofing, windows, doors, or railings is beneficial
  
• Strong communication and client-facing skills
  
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently
  
• Comfortable balancing field and office-based work
  

Why Consider the Opportunity?

• Develop expertise in a specialized and growing industry
  
• Work across a variety of technically interesting restoration projects
  
• Gain exposure to engineering, clients, contractors, and project management
  
• Vehicle allowance and gas reimbursement
  
• Health, dental, and vision benefits
  
• 401(k)
  
• Performance bonus
  
• Paid vacation and holidays
  
• Relocation assistance available
  

Software exposure: AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office, and related project/field management platforms.

If you're a structural engineer looking for a role that combines technical work, field experience, client interaction, and project management, this is an opportunity worth exploring.

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