Description
Take the next step in your career as a Design Engineer in Orlando, Florida with a premier Florida-based geotechnical contractor known for delivering complex, design-build foundation and soil retention solutions across the Southeast. This is a high-impact opportunity to work directly with ownership, lead advanced retaining wall and deep foundation designs, and play a key role in growing a profitable branch. If you’re a Florida-licensed PE who thrives in a hands-on, contractor-driven environment and enjoys blending technical expertise with estimating and business development, this role offers both leadership and growth potential.
Qualifications and responsibilities for this Design Engineer position include:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering – Lead design and analysis of retaining walls, MSE walls, deep foundations, and ground improvement systems
- Florida Professional Engineer (PE) license in good standing – Prepare, review, and seal engineering calculations, drawings, reports, and specifications
- 5+ years of progressive geotechnical or foundation design experience – Perform structural design, stability analysis, seismic design, and value engineering
- Expertise with FDOT specifications and design software (Shoring Suite, DeepExcavation, DeepFDN, MSEW, ReSSA, Slide, LPILE, GROUP, AutoCAD) – Deliver accurate, code-compliant engineered solutions
- Experience in estimating and bidding – Assist with proposals, review and approve bids, and pursue new project opportunities
- Strong coordination skills – Collaborate with third-party engineers, owners, and contractors during design and construction phases
- Construction-phase support experience – Respond to RFIs and provide field troubleshooting
- Leadership and business acumen – Mentor technical staff and contribute to revenue growth and profitability targets
Salary: $110,000 - $125,000 per year, commensurate with experience.
Benefits: This full-time, permanent, direct-hire position offers great benefits including health insurance available after 90 days with 33% employer-paid and 67% employee-paid medical coverage, dental and vision coverage at the employee’s expense, 401K eligibility after 1 year of employment, and PTO that accrues with a few days available after 90 days, one week after 6 months, and two weeks after one year.
DAVRON is the leading Headhunter and Executive Search firm for Engineering, Architecture, Construction and Manufacturing professionals nationwide. Our recruiters have direct communication with hiring managers allowing us to get you in front of company decision makers. You also receive one-on-one interview preparation and insider coaching from staffing experts to help you every step of the way. We want to see you thrive in challenging work environments that bring you excitement and prosperity in your career!
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