Staff II (Civil/Structural Engineer)

Description

Who We Are:

m2e Consulting Engineers is a full-service multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy in South and Central Florida that delivers industry-leading creative and technical services to a variety of clients including building owners, architects, developers, property managers, law firms, and general contractors.

Our Core Values

• Integrity First – We always act with honesty and transparency, and we own our mistakes.
• Excellence in Service – We anticipate client needs, deliver exceptional results, and maintain a client-focused mindset.
• Take Responsibility – We deliver on our promises, are dependable, and remain results-oriented.
• United in Success – We collaborate effectively, respect each other, support one another, and leave our egos aside.
• Committed to Growth – We embrace learning, strive for continuous improvement, and pursue excellence in all we do.

Working at m2e:

• Creative, collaborative environment with Friday Happy Hour to relax after a productive week. 
• 100% employer-paid Healthcare Premiums (Medical, Dental, Vision, GAP). 
• 11.5 Paid Holidays, and Unlimited Flexible PTO. 
• 401K plan with 100% match on the first 5%. 
• m2e ranked as one of Inc. Magazine's 5000 Fastest Growing Companies and has been named one of the Best Places to Work by the South Florida Business Journal.

Job Purpose

To design, oversee, and coordinate all aspects of a variety of engineering projects, including financial administration, budgeting, and planning; Performs a variety of professional and technical tasks in support of an assigned area of responsibility.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepares drawings, specifications, cost estimates, project schedules, and other work for accuracy, presentation, and conformance with established construction/engineering practices and applicable codes and standards.
• Provides technical and professional guidance to staff, work crews, consultants, and others related to code interpretation, material standards, design and engineering drawings, specifications, plan interpretations, installation procedures, and construction methods.
• Performs a variety of project activities including, but not limited to, preparation and review of construction contracts; conduct pre-construction conferences; approval of time schedules; review and approve pay requests; evaluate and approve change orders; solve construction problems; perform final inspection and project close out duties.
•  Conduct swing stage inspections on high-rise structures to ensure safety and compliance with applicable standards. 
• Travel to work sites of assigned engineering projects; note work progress and possible problem areas; report findings to supervisory staff as necessary; resolve project problems by reviewing and commenting on proposed modifications of design, construction change orders, and related methods.
• Attend and serve as staff/representative for pre-design, pre-bid, and pre-construction meetings related to assigned projects.
• Strictly adheres to the office standards, policies, and project schedules. Informs, in a timely manner, the department head regarding any conflicts/issues that relate to his/her work.
• Learning is a required assignment for all employees.

Requirements

Professional Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a closely related field from an accredited college or university or documented equivalent combination of education and professional experience in a related engineering field.
• Possession of a registration as an Engineer Intern (EI) preferred.
• Possession of a valid State of Florida Driver's License and reliable transportation required.
•  Ability to perform swing stage inspections; OSHA certification preferred. 

Minimum Experience

• 2-5 years of post-degree work experience, which must have involved construction, design, inspection or estimating.
• 1+ year of forensic engineering is preferred.

Physical Demands*

Necessary to perform the assigned duties safely and effectively:

• Ability to sit with back at a 90-degree angle for up to 8 hours per day.
• Ability to look at a computer for up to 8 hours per day.
• Ability to stand upright for up to 8 hours per day.
• Must be able to access and navigate job sites and construction areas (uneven terrain, exposure to outdoor weather elements)
• Bending, stooping, squatting, kneeling, laying, crawling, and twisting required up to 30% of the time in this role.
• Must be able to ride in a hoist and/or swing stage.
• Must be able to lift, pu