Description

Position Summary:

Perform functions to review and analyze structural drawings, calculations, and specifications to ensure compliance with building codes, standards, laws and regulations, making decisions based on conclusions for which there is little precedent.

Essential Functions:

• Review and analyze structural drawings, calculations, and specifications for compliance with EPCOT Building Code and Florida laws.
• Interact with contractors, designers, property owners and the public regarding design and permit issues.
• Interpret legal requirements related to structural matters. Work with designers, contractors and owners to develop compliance solutions.
• Investigate structural failures caused by design / construction deficiencies, or natural forces.
• Prepare reports and evaluate material testing reports for Manager -Building & Safety.
• Investigate unusual structural problems. Interpret code and ordinance requirements regarding structural matters. Assist with other inspections as required.
• Conduct surveys of buildings to detect code violations or hazardous conditions.
• Obtain evidence and create reports following structural violations, which have not been corrected.
• Assist in the development and modification of structural design and construction requirements for building codes.
• Perform annual emergency power tests as required.

Other Duties:

• Perform or assist with any operations, as required to maintain workflow and to meet schedules and quality requirements.
• Participate in any variety of meetings and work groups to integrate activities, communicate issues, obtain approvals, resolve problems and maintain specified level of knowledge pertaining to new developments, requirements, and policies.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Competency:

• Knowledge of principles and practices of civil and architectural engineering as applied to the alteration and construction of buildings and structures.
• Knowledge of codes and legal requirements related to structural matters.
• Knowledge of modern engineering building methods.
• Demonstrate knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.

Requirements

Education/Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in Structural Engineering or closely related discipline.
• Must be a professional Structural Engineer – licensed by the State of Florida.
• Standard Building Plans Examiner License preferred.
• Standard Building Inspector License preferred.
• Five to seven years of experience as a Structural Engineer or related Engineering position.
• Regular, dependable attendance required.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

The following requirements are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job and is not intended to be inclusive. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, as defined by law, to perform any essential functions.

DRIVING REQUIREMENTS:

Must possess a valid Florida State Driver's license and maintain eligibility under the District's commercial vehicle program.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While engaging in the duties of this position the Employee performs lifting and/or carrying of up to 25 lbs. occasionally and 10 lbs. frequently. Employee sits and stands alternately. Employee walks occasionally on a variety of surfaces/terrain. Employee occasionally bends/stoops/crouches, pushes/pulls and climbs/balances. Employee uses their hand(s)/arm(s) to reach in any direction and seize, grasp, hold and turn object using hand(s). Employee uses fingers, versus whole hand, to pick, pinch and feel objects. Employee sees, talk and hear as they communicate with others in person, electronically or by phone.

Employee will operate motor vehicle(s) that involve the use of hand/foot controls.