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Junior Structural Engineer
Junior Structural Engineer-March 2024
Sarasota
Mar 28, 2026
About Junior Structural Engineer

  Overview:

  UES is a privately held, rapidly growing engineering and consulting firm with nearly six decades of experience in geotechnical engineering, construction materials testing, building code compliance, threshold inspections and environmental consulting. With more than 3,800 professionals across 85 branches in high growth markets in the U.S., UES consults on projects of all sizes for public and private clients in industries ranging from transportation and healthcare to commercial, residential, and education.

  Experienced and proven, UES is considered a pioneer of the industry and stands at the forefront of emerging technology and best practices. Our work includes public and private clients, as well as public-private partnerships, and consists of projects ranging from transportation and infrastructure to aviation and aerospace. Our engineers, geologists, certified inspectors, scientists, and drillers offer an unwavering commitment to excellence, approaching each project with the knowledge that precision, professionalism, and creative solutions are what drive success and cultivate enduring client relationships.

  As UES continues to grow, it’s critical that we have a defined set of values that guide us like a north star. These values need to demonstrate who we are as a company and what we believe. STRIVE stands for Safety, Teamwork, Responsiveness, Integrity, Value, and Excellence.

  Summary

  The position at the Project Engineer level entails work including the evaluation of existing condition, the design of structural repair and envelope of protection systems, the management of bidding and construction processes, field observation/verification of work in process, and close client and contractor interaction.

  Additional responsibility may also include conducting Milestone (MIP) and Structural Integrity Reserve Study (SIRS) required by newly established law (SB-4D).If you’re reliable, have a good work ethic, and can cooperate with co-workers and clients respectfully, this is the position for you.

  Qualifications : To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

  Physical Demands & Work Environment:

  • Required to drive, stand, walk, use hands to type, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance, talk, and hear; body motions and movements include: bending, twisting, reaching, stooping, pulling, kneeling, lifting, carrying, and pushing

  • Lifting and/or moving up to 35 lbs regularly on average, and up to 75 lbs on occasion, with or without reasonable accommodation

  • This job is located in Florida, with exposure to intense sun, intense heat, humidity, rain, thunderstorms, and other adverse weather conditions

  • Job site conditions may or may not be accessible by vehicle and can include wetlands, swamps, grasslands, and fields with uneven surfaces, sand, brush, and other natural and man-made obstacles.

  • This job is primarily and regularly exposed to outside weather conditions and construction sites where the noise level is usually moderate to loud

  Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  Design construction projects

  Analyze engineering design problems

  Calculate engineering specifications

  Confer with engineering, technical, or manufacturing personnel

  Draw prototypes, plans required for the job.

  Read blueprints and technical drawings.

  Use computer-aided drafting or design software for design, drafting, modeling, or other engineering tasks.

  Ensure conformance to building regulations.

  Evaluate construction quality

  Inspect project operations or site to determine specifications compliance.

  Interpret property for construction, condition or design.

  Recognize construction industry codes or symbols or blueprints.

  Understand construction specifications.

  Understand engineering data or reports.

  Use field notes in technical drawings.

  Create mathematical or statistical diagram or charts.

  Draw maps or charts.

  Follow all company safety procedures and policies

  Other duties may be assigned.

  Required Qualifications

  Valid Florida Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record (in accordance with our Driver’s License and Motor Vehicle Record Check Criteria)

  Ability to pass a background check screening in accordance with Florida’s Jessica Lunsford Act (or equivalent state classification)

  Must be able to read and interpret plans, blueprints and specifications.

  Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

  Active Engineering Intern License

  3+ years experience in the industry

  Preferred Qualifications

  Previous experience completing structural inspections

  Ms in Civil Engineering

  Active Professional Engineer (P.E. License)

  Who We Are:

  UES provides essential engineering services for some of the most prominent and significant projects in the nation. Our team members, from our drillers to administrative staff, contribute directly to projects that transform communities. With some of the greatest talent in Geotechnical Engineering, Construction Materials Testing and Inspection, Code Compliance, Environmental, Occupational Health & Safety, and Building Envelope, we are committed to delivering groundbreaking solutions for our clients. At the core of our success is our team members who make it all possible. We know that the projects we deliver are only as good as our people, which is why we offer enriching opportunities for career growth at every level.

  Growing in Excellence

  As the #1 fastest growing AEC firm on The Zweig Group's Hot Firm list in 2021, UES is poised to lead our industry into the future. As we evolve from a one-man operation to a company spanning 75 branches and 3,500 employees, we’re looking for enthusiastic talent to launch their careers and grow along with us.

  Why Work at UES?

  We value the individual contributions of our employees, and we show this through providing great benefits. Click here (https://teamues-my.sharepoint.com/:b:/p/sbielefeldt/EbEUX7QyRi9Np7gALiJOZlkBNwVgknUxkYY7P7dcARIV9Q?e=CSxw2C) to see how we support our people in and out of the workplace . Please ask your recruiter what benefits plans apply to you.

  Check out our website: https://teamues.com/

  Follow us on social media: LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/universal-engineering-sciences-inc/) | Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/universalengineeringsciences/) | Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/universal_engineering_sciences/) | Twitter (https://twitter.com/UniversalEngSci) | YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXK2FHVTcS5o9uLEKO7RuYg)

  #GroundedInExcellence

  EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran Universal Engineering Sciences is a Drug-Free Workplace. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

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