Posting number: 0000
Department: Development Services Department
Job classification: Structural Engineer
Posting type: Open
Categories: Engineering
Salary and benefits will be competitive and commensurate with experience.
This position performs engineering work in the review and approval of structural plans to ensure compliance with the Florida Building Code. Provides structural and design support to the City and Development Services Department by enforcing regulatory building codes for quality construction. Responsible for conducting field inspections to ensure compliance with approved plans. Performs evaluation work involving the application of skilled technical knowledge and judgment in examining plans, blueprints and other specifications for conformity to legally established requirements. Exercises considerable initiative and independent judgment under the direction of the Building Official.
The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification.
Examines the structural design and calculations of plans, blueprints, and specifications submitted to the City.
Assists the Building Official with interpretations of structural provisions of the Code.
Ensures that design parameters are in place and Federal Emergency Management Act regulations are met.
Approves or denies proposed plans in accordance with codes and other regulatory requirements. Assists owners, architects, engineers, or contractors with bringing plans into compliance.
Inspects new construction sites, renovations, repairs, and condemnation, when necessary, to ensure compliance with permits and building codes as they relate to the structural discipline; inspects structural conditions; prepares reports and makes recommendations on occupancy use of structures.
May administer F.E.M.A. flood plain regulations, conduct field inspections, evaluate damages, and maintain F.E.M.A. file systems.
Communicates with contractors, architects, and engineers regarding plan designs and structural requirements.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Bachelor’s Degree in Structural Engineering ,Civil Engineering, or related field. Master’s degree Structural Engineering is preferred.
Must be licensed as a Professional Engineer by the State of Florida.
Must be a Structural Plans Examiner as per the Miami-Dade County Board of Rules and Appeals.
Valid Florida Driver's License.
Known as The City Beautiful, Coral Gables stands out as a planned community that blends color, details, and the Mediterranean Revival architectural style.
Coral Gables is a major employment center, with almost as many people working in the City as living there. The Coral Gables economy is comprised of local and international businesses, but unlike other parts of Florida, it is not influenced as strongly by seasonal shifts. The City is especially desirable to businesses because of its proximity to Miami International Airport, the Port of Miami, and downtown Miami, while also being convenient for executive housing. In addition, a vintage style trolley connects many of the commercial districts, Grand Avenue and the Metrorail. The City has a strong offering of banking, investment institutions, health care, and professional services, as well as being the international headquarters for Bacardi and Del Monte Fresh Produce. The University of Miami (UM) is also located in Coral Gables, and is the City's largest employer.
UM, a research university, is ranked 50th among the nations top-tier institutions in the U.S. News & World Report ratings of "America's Best Colleges." Also located within the City is Northwestern University's prestigious Kellogg School of Management Executive MBA Program. Coral Gables' lower schools offer strong academic and international programs including an international baccalaureate program at Coral Gables Senior High and at Gulliver Preparatory School.
The City provides excellent municipal services, including an accredited Police Department, as well as a Class 1 Fire Department and a Class 1 Building Division. In addition, Coral Gables has been named a Tree City USA for the last 31 consecutive years, and selected as a Playful City USA for eight years in a row.
Excellent municipal services, high quality of life, convenient access, responsible growth and a diversified economy make Coral Gables a highly desirable place to live, work and play.
