Civil/Structural Engineer - Miami/Puerto Rico (P.E. License Required) - Rimkus Consulting Group, Inc.

We are currently seeking a Civil/Structural Engineer to live in Miami (and be willing to relocate to Puerto Rico as business increases), with experience specific to the design and/or construction of residential and/or commercial buildings to assist in the determination of the cause, origin and extent of construction defects, structural failures, water intrusions and other failures.  An understanding and proficiency of installation standards, practices and procedures within the building construction industry is essential.

In return for your talent and effort, we offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package—including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, employer-matching 401(k), a flexible work schedule and opportunities for advancement. 

• Duties in this key position involve the investigation and analysis of residential, commercial and industrial properties for the purpose of resolving claims and legal matters.
• Assignments may include contract disputes, installation deficiencies, material deficiencies, site evaluations, settlement investigations, structural assessments, and vibration analyses.
• Duties include gathering photographic evidence, conducting investigations to document on-site conditions, overseeing field-testing and reviewing historical documentation.
• Preparation of oral and written reports to document the causes of failure, extent of loss, associated repair scope and recommended remediation are essential as is providing opinions and expert testimony in litigation matters.
• Ability to initiate, develop and maintain mutually beneficial client relationships.

• Bachelors Degree in Civil, Structural or Architectural Engineering. Masters Degree. preferred.
• 10 years minimum experience.
• PE License in Florida, required.
• NCEES record preferred.
• Must be able to obtain a PE License in Puerto Rico.
• A PE License in Dominican Republic and Jamaica is also desired with the ability to obtain a PE License in other Central American countries.
• Travel required to and from Miami and Puerto Rico.
• Must be able to train in the Fort Lauderdale/Miami areas and relocate to Puerto Rico as the business needs increase.
• Bilingual (English-Spanish) is desired.
• Knowledge of fundamental architectural and/or engineering principles, construction and building component assemblies.
• The ability to clearly communicate verbally and in writing to clients and other involved parties the details of the projects engineering/architectural issues.
• Must be able to life up to 50 pounds and able to perform inspections in confined spaces.
• Must be able to inspect building roof structures.

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