Senior Structural Engineer - Construction Consulting Associates
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33336
About the Job
Sr. Structural Engineer - Florida
CCA, LLC is a leading architectural, engineering, and construction consulting firm focusing on multi-discipline forensic investigations, design, and owner’s project management for the built environment. We are seeking a seasoned engineer to lead our South Florida office as part of the overall CCA team. We seek a person who is passionate, curious, possesses excellent communication skills, client management skills and enjoys a team-oriented work environment.
The ideal candidate will have the engineering and management expertise to lead a team managing investigations, performing forensic analysis, remedial design, and possess excellent communication skills to articulate technical issues to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Licensed P.E. in Florida with the ability to easily obtain additional states (NCEES Record), with 15 + years of experience is required. Experience in client management and business development is required. Experience in building envelope analysis is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Design structures, both small and large.
- Work independently and in a team setting to perform building investigations, prepare and present written and oral reports.
- Lead a team in the design process, ensuring project success.
- Manage small growing regional office operations, reporting directly to senior management.
Forensic
- Conduct forensic analysis of building structures.
- Lead multi-disciplined investigations of buildings.
- Articulate technical issues in both written and verbal forms for non-technical audiences.
- Ability to testify at depositions and trials
Client Relationships and Business Development
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients.
- Support marketing and sales efforts
- Generate new business opportunities, particularly in the forensic analysis sector.
Building Investigations and Remedial Repairs
- Analyze building problems and execute field investigations.
- Design remedial repairs for existing buildings.
Technical Proficiency:
- Demonstrate expertise in structural analysis and design.
- Prepare drawings and review submittals, ensuring construction quality.
- Understand and apply the Structural Engineer's standard of care.
Specialized Knowledge
- Experience as the engineer of record design professional for buildings.
- Familiarity with soil-structure interaction and structural dynamics.
- Proficiency in using structural analysis and design software.
Communication Skills
- Develop and present clear, well-written reports.
- Maintain and strengthen relationships with existing clients.
Business Acumen
- Lean heavily into the forensic business sector.
- Contribute to selling and sales efforts.
Requirements
- Professional Engineer (PE) license is mandatory.
- NCEES record is required.
- Proven experience in building envelopes for both existing and new buildings.
- Demonstrated ability to run a regional office.
- Previous ownership of an engineering company is highly desirable.
CCA, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.