Senior Engineer (Structural & Building Assessment)

NOVA Engineering & Environmental is a nationally recognized engineering consulting firm providing geotechnical engineering, construction materials testing and inspection (CMT), environmental consulting, building code compliance, building envelope consulting, and forensic engineering services.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Engineer (Structural & Building Assessment) to join our Fort Lauderdale, Florida team.

This position is ideal for a licensed Professional Engineer with expertise in structural plan review, Milestone Inspections, 40-Year Recertification evaluations, Threshold Inspections, and structural consulting services throughout South Florida. The successful candidate will play a key role in evaluating existing structures, reviewing structural designs for code compliance, and providing engineering guidance on both new construction and existing building assessment projects.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Senior Engineer will serve as a technical leader supporting a diverse portfolio of commercial, institutional, industrial, and residential projects throughout South Florida. This role will focus heavily on structural plan review, existing building evaluations, Milestone Inspections, 40-Year Recertifications, Threshold Inspections, and code compliance services.

The successful candidate will work closely with property owners, architects, contractors, attorneys, municipalities, and internal engineering teams to evaluate structural conditions, review engineering documents, provide technical oversight, and support clients throughout the lifecycle of their facilities.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct and oversee Milestone Inspections and 40-Year Recertification evaluations for existing structures in accordance with Florida statutes and local jurisdiction requirements.
• Perform structural condition assessments and engineering evaluations of commercial, residential, institutional, and mixed-use buildings.
• Review structural plans, calculations, shop drawings, and engineering documents for compliance with applicable building codes and project requirements.
• Sign and seal engineering reports, structural evaluations, structural plan reviews, and other engineering documents as required.
• Support and perform Threshold Inspection services in accordance with Florida Building Code requirements.
• Provide technical oversight and engineering support for Construction Materials Testing (CMT), Special Inspection, and quality assurance programs.
• Review field reports, laboratory testing data, engineering analyses, and technical documentation for completeness and accuracy.
• Collaborate with building owners, condominium associations, architects, contractors, municipalities, and design professionals to resolve structural and code-related issues.
• Assist with forensic assessments, structural distress investigations, and property damage evaluations as needed.
• Mentor junior engineers, inspectors, and technical staff.
• Support business development efforts through client relationship management and identification of additional consulting opportunities.
• Maintain current knowledge of Florida Building Code requirements, Milestone Inspection legislation, structural assessment standards, and industry best practices.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Florida Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Minimum 8 years of structural engineering or related consulting experience.
• Experience performing structural plan reviews and engineering evaluations.
• Strong understanding of structural systems, building materials, and structural assessment methodologies.
• Experience with existing building evaluations, rehabilitation projects, or structural condition assessments.
• Working knowledge of Florida Building Code requirements and local jurisdictional review processes.
• Knowledge of Threshold Inspections, Special Inspections, and quality assurance programs.
• Strong communication, project management, and client relationship skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and client priorities simultaneously.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Significant experience performing Milestone Inspections and 40-Year Recertification engineering evaluations.
• Experience with Broward County and Miami-Dade County structural review requirements.
• Experience serving as Engineer of Record for repairs or rehabilitation projects resulting from recertification evaluations.
• Threshold Inspection experience.
• Structural forensic engineering experience involving condition assessments, structural failures, and property damage investigations.
• Building Envelope consulting experience.
• Familiarity with ASTM, ACI, ICC, and Florida Building Code standards.
• Existing relationships with South Florida property owners, condominium associations, municipalities, architects, contractors, or developers.

PERKS & BENEFITS:

In addition to our welcoming company culture and competitive compensation packages, our employees enjoy the below benefits:

• Comprehensive group medical insurance, including health, dental and vision
• Opportunity for professional growth and advancement
• Certification reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Company-observed paid holidays
• Company paid life insurance for employee, spouse and children
• Company paid short term disability coverage
• Other supplemental benefit offerings including long-term disability, critical illness, accident and identity theft protection
• 401K retirement with company matching of 50% on the first 6% of employee contributions
• Wellness program with incentives
• Employee Assistance Program

NOVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. NOVA does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

ABOUT NOVA:

Established in 1996, NOVA was originally founded to provide Environmental Consulting, Geotechnical Engineering, and Construction Materials Testing and Inspection services to the design and construction community, largely in the southeastern United States. Since our founding, NOVA has added additional service lines such as Facilities and Building Envelope, Forensics, Municipal and more. We are dedicated to providing a wide variety of projects and services with an emphasis on collaboration and safety. We offer a stimulating and inspiring work environment where our employees are recognized for their efforts and achievements and are mentored for professional growth.

Currently, NOVA employs 650+ personnel in 18 offices serving clients throughout the southeastern United States and beyond. Our firm has professional and administrative support staff that includes registered professional engineers, registered professional geologists, environmental scientists, registered roof observers, LEED accredited professionals, soil/foundation engineers, laboratory specialists, materials technicians, ICC-certified inspectors, NICET-certified technicians, and AWS-certified welding inspectors. NOVA's facilities include AASHTO-accredited laboratories in soils, concrete, aggregate and hot-mix asphalt testing/inspection. We also have CCRL-inspected laboratories for concrete sampling, curing, and testing. NOVA will continue to expand its reach and reputation as a leader in the testing, inspection, and consulting fields with a strong legacy of quality and integrity by promoting our best internal resources and recruiting a diverse culture of valued and exceptional talent.