Senior Engineer

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 to join our Fort Lauderdale, FL team.

This position is ideal for a licensed Professional Engineer with a strong technical background in structural plan review, construction materials testing, building code inspections, and consulting services throughout South Florida.

Position Summary:

The Senior Engineer will provide technical expertise and engineering support for a variety of commercial, institutional, industrial, and residential projects. The successful candidate will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, review engineering documents, provide technical oversight, and support clients throughout all phases of construction.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Perform engineering reviews and provide technical oversight for construction projects.
• Review structural plans and engineering documents for compliance with applicable building codes and project requirements.
• Sign and seal engineering documents and structural plan reviews as required.
• Provide technical support for Construction Materials Testing (CMT) and Special Inspection services.
• Review field reports, laboratory testing results, and engineering documentation.
• Support Building Code Inspection and Threshold Inspection projects.
• Assist with 40-Year and Milestone Recertification engineering evaluations.
• Collaborate with clients, architects, contractors, municipalities, and internal engineering teams.
• Mentor junior engineers and technical staff.
• Participate in business development efforts by maintaining client relationships and identifying opportunities for additional engineering services.
• Maintain current knowledge of applicable Florida Building Code requirements and industry standards.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of Florida (required).
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant engineering experience.
• Strong understanding of structural systems and engineering principles.
• Experience performing structural plan reviews.
• Knowledge of Construction Materials Testing (CMT), Special Inspections, and quality assurance programs.
• Working knowledge of the Florida Building Code and applicable local jurisdiction requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and project management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining high technical standards.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Broward County and/or Miami-Dade County structural plan review requirements.
• Experience with Threshold Inspections.
• Experience performing 40-Year and Milestone Recertification evaluations.
• Building Envelope/Building Enclosure consulting experience.
• Geotechnical engineering experience, including subsurface investigations, foundation recommendations, geotechnical reports, and construction observation.
• Forensic engineering experience involving structural failures, property damage assessments, or expert consulting services.
• Familiarity with ASTM, ACI, ICC, and applicable Florida Building Code standards.
• Existing relationships with South Florida clients, municipalities, architects, or contractors.

Check out our Perks + Benefits:

• Use of take-home Company Vehicle and gas card for daily travel to work sites (approved by manager)
• 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.