Junior Level Structural / Civil Engineer

Tierra, Inc. is actively seeking a Junior Level Structural / Civil Engineer to join our Facilities Consulting team in Winter Garden, Florida. Prospective candidate should have immediate ability to submit a resume and list of references. The candidate should have an interest in the building envelope industry,   performing evaluations/investigations, and quality assurance/control services, a desire to conduct field work, and be able to communicate, both written and verbal, in a technical manner.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Help conduct field investigations and analyze failures involving the building envelope
• Perform Quality Assurance inspections for on-going construction projects
• Perform Field Quality Control Testing
• Write detailed technical reports documenting field work
• Perform basic engineering calculations
• Communicate with contractors, tradesman, and clients

The right candidate must be:

• Willing and able to travel throughout the State of Florida
• Willing to work a flexible schedule and additional hours during periods of peak business demand
• Organized with the ability to work independently and efficiently on multiple projects
• Adaptable with the aptitude and willingness to learn new skills and techniques
• Team oriented

Minimum Qualifications:

• 0 to 2 years experience, preferably with a construction background
• Hold a valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to defend and support conclusions
• Ability to lift and/or move objects weighing approximately 50 pounds or more
• Ability to climb onto roofs, ascend/descend ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, etc.
• Ability to balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl