Rimkus (www.rimkus.com) is a worldwide leader in Engineering and Technical Consulting. With over 1400 employees and 110 offices, we have experienced organic growth of 8-12% each year. Rimkus experts specialize in forensic consulting, dispute resolution, construction management services, and solutions built for the environment, and help develop better products and processes for the consumer, industrial, and healthcare industries. NOW IS THE TIME to join this growing and stable company.

Overview

Rimkus is looking for Associate Engineers / EITs to join our team in one of the following Florida locations, Lakewood Ranch, Sarasota, Tampa, Clearwater, Naples, Fort Myers or Orlando.

An Associate Engineer/EIT possesses design experience involving conventional wood framing, masonry, and concrete to support new and remedial construction efforts nationwide. Evaluates and reviews design and field engineering changes during construction; ensures work quality and adherence to specifications; and performs related duties as assigned. Works under the guidance of a senior engineer to gather field/design information and perform inspections.

Essential Job Functions

• Applies technical knowledge to design solutions for complex and unique problems.
• Focuses emphasis on repair of damage from fire, wind and impacts to a mix of residential, multi-family and commercial projects.
• Coordinates adaptive reuse projects of older buildings and enhancements to existing facilities to accommodate changes in use and implementation of equipment and machinery.
• Performs assignments within the field of civil/structural engineering expertise based upon a scope of work and budget prepared by the Practice Leader and agreed upon by the client in advance of performing the work.
• Manages multiple projects. Coordinates to produce client reports in timely manner.
• Ensures that procedure is being followed and checks on safety features of the project during the time it is being completed.
• Uses many different equations, applications and figures to ensure the proper procedure application. This includes drafting and design software.
• Ability to initiate, develop and maintain mutually beneficial client relationships.
• Assists with Business Development while interacting with clients.

Required Education and Certifications

• Minimum Bachelor's Degree in Civil, Structural, or Architectural Engineering required.
• E.I.T. required.
• 0-4+ years of structural design experience with proficiency in AutoCAD.

Required Skills and Abilities

• A valid driver's license and reliable transportation are a must.
• Must possess excellent verbal communication skills and technical writing abilities.
• Must be outgoing and able to interact with staff, clients, and home/business owners at all levels.
• Must be able to perform under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Must always respect clients and co-workers.
• Must have high level of analytical skills. Work requires continual attention to detail with the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Must have knowledge of a variety of computer software applications including but not limited to, Microsoft Office Applications and computer-assisted engineering and design software.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret common scientific and technical reports or journals, financial reports and legal documents.
• Ability to write scopes-of-work, budget estimates, schedules, reports of findings, proposals, general correspondence, and other technical documents.
• Ability to respond to inquiries from internal and external clients. Capable of effectively presenting information to top management, clients, public groups and/or boards of directors.

Physical Demands, Overtime, and Travel Requirements

Physical Demands - Work is performed both in an office setting and at outside locations (i.e. Client's office, industrial, construction, and/or residential sites). Employee is frequently required to stand, walk on slope roofs, sit, climb ladders, work from stationary and moveable scaffolding, bend, climb inside attics and crawl under homes and tunnels, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk, hear, and drive a motor vehicle to job sites. Employee may frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Employee must be sharp, focused, and alert when conducting site inspections, speaking and interacting with clients, preparing written reports of findings. Clear vision and depth perception are also necessary.

Overtime - This position is classified as salaried with an exempt FLSA status. Regular working hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with one hour for lunch. There will be periods where overtime will be required, which the employee will need to comply with to meet the demands of the position.

Travel Requirements - This position requires up to 25% local/regional travel. Some out-of-area and overnight travel may be required.

The budgeted salary range for this position is $70k to $110k based on skills and experience not including the quarterly incentive.

THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT FOR EMPLOYMENT OR A GUARANTEE OF CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT

At Rimkus, we value a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and respected. We are committed to creating a work environment that supports and celebrates the unique perspectives and experiences of all employees. If you share our commitment to diversity and inclusivity and are excited about joining a welcoming and supportive team, we encourage you to apply for our open positions.

Rimkus is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and will make all employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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