Civil Engineer Jobs in Florida

Speath Engineering is in need of a Civil Engineer in our Miami Office.

Tied of the same old routine? Have you been pigeonholed into doing only one specific type of task or one type of project? Looking for new challenges and opportunities to be part of a vast variety of projects? Want more responsibility and to take the lead on exciting projects? Come talk with us!

POSITION:

Works directly with the Principal Engineer, Staff Engineers, and Engineering Assistants to complete Civil Engineering project designs and related permitting through government agencies. The ideal candidate will be capable of handling Civil Engineering design, permitting, and consulting projects working with a Project Manager and the Principal Engineer from pre-project client contact & proposal generation, through design & design team management, permitting, construction, and project completion.

Candidate should be able to handle design, problem solving activities, client communication, permitting package preparation, government agency communication, filing of applicable permits, preparing responses to government agencies to ensure timely and accurate permitting of projects, and assist with construction-related inquires, RFIs, inspections, shop drawing preparation, filing of progress & close-out paperwork with government agencies, etc. The candidate will report to and consult with company Project Managers and the Principal Engineer and be able to manage and direct Junior Engineers and Engineering Assistant staff. The candidate should possess the experience, expertise, and skill to efficiently complete and direct junior staff to complete the tasks listed above.

OPPORTUNITY:

The individual obtaining this position will have the opportunity to work directly with the Principal Engineer of 25+ years of total industry experience. This will enable the individual to continue to learn and grow in the Engineering/Development/Construction industry with hands-on project work relating to Civil-Site Development, Structural Engineering, Design, Project Management, and more.

This position does not consist of repetitive project tasks – we take on new interesting challenges from our clients every day and we work to Engineer Solutions, not just plug something into a template to do again how it’s been done a hundred times before. We thrive in a problem solving culture.

This is an opportunity to join a growing Miami Engineering office with a structure modeled more closely with tech startups than old stuffy Engineering offices.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• High degree of proficiency with AutoCAD / Civil 3D
• Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings and documentation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).
• Proficiency in Adobe Acrobat Professional.
• Ability to effectively handle multiple projects and assignments simultaneously in a fast-paced environment with concurrent deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Ability to work independently with project-specific tasks as well as daily responsibilities.
• Ability to calculate quantities, areas, volumes, understand alignments and cross-sections, and an understanding of grading, drainage flow, and underground pipe networks.
• Ability to model stormwater systems including TOC, Stage-storage, Treatment quantities, determination of design storm elevations, and preparation of stormwater analysis reports.
• Ability to physically navigate a construction site.
• Must have valid Driver’s License and access to a vehicle to periodically visit development sites and client offices.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participate with the project design team to prepare and draft Civil Engineering designs and Engineering Consulting reports, run analyses and project-related calculations, interpret code and regulations, prepare project documentation, determine required permits, and prepare permit application packages.
• Attendance at government appointments, client meetings, site visits, etc.
• CAD drafting and staff markups of project plans, including the preparation of detailed integrated project designs.
• Design reviews with design team and Principal Engineer and implementation of engineering elements into the project design.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

3+ Years Total Experience in Civil Engineering Design.

Experience in Civil Engineering Design & Permitting in South Florida (Miami-Dade & Broward) a plus.

EDUCATION & TRAINING:

• Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent related field of study) required.
• Fundamentals of Engineering certificate (FE) preferred.
• Professional Engineer's License (PE) preferred.
• Advanced knowledge in AutoCAD / Civil3D Software.
• High degree of proficiency with computers required.
• High degree of technical writing and ability to run mathematical calculations required.
• Experience with land-development design and permitting in South Florida required.
• Experience writing Engineering reports in English required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Civil Engineering: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Professional Engineer License (Preferred)
• Engineer in Training / FE Certification (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Miami, FL 33130 (Required)

Work Location: In person