City of Coral Gables, FL

Structural Engineer

City of Coral Gables, FL, Coral Gables

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Structural Engineer

Salary

$112,948.46 - $175,070.16 Annually

Location

City of Coral Gables, FL

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

0000

Department

Development Services Department

Opening Date

07/25/2025

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Summary

This position performs engineering work in the review and approval of structural plans to ensure compliance with the Florida Building Code. Provides structural and design support to the City and Development Services Department by enforcing regulatory building codes for quality construction. Responsible for conducting field inspections to ensure compliance with approved plans. Performs evaluation work involving the application of skilled technical knowledge and judgment in examining plans, blueprints and other specifications for conformity to legally established requirements. Exercises considerable initiative and independent judgment under the direction of the Building Official.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification.

Examines the structural design and calculations of plans, blueprints, and specifications submitted to the City.

Assists the Building Official with interpretations of structural provisions of the Code.

Ensures that design parameters are in place and Federal Emergency Management Act regulations are met.

Approves or denies proposed plans in accordance with codes and other regulatory requirements. Assists owners, architects, engineers, or contractors with bringing plans into compliance.

Inspects new construction sites, renovations, repairs, and condemnation, when necessary, to ensure compliance with permits and building codes as they relate to the structural discipline; inspects structural conditions; prepares reports and makes recommendations on occupancy use of structures.

May administer F.E.M.A. flood plain regulations, conduct field inspections, evaluate damages, and maintain F.E.M.A. file systems.

Communicates with contractors, architects, and engineers regarding plan designs and structural requirements.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Structural Engineering ,Civil Engineering, or related field. Master’s degree Structural Engineering is preferred.

Must be licensed as a Professional Engineer by the State of Florida.

Must be a Structural Plans Examiner as per the Miami-Dade County Board of Rules and Appeals.

Valid Florida Driver's License.

HOLIDAYS: 15 days including 3 floating days.

SICK LEAVE: 110 hours annually.

ANNUAL LEAVE: 94 hours in the first year of employment, increasing up to 210 after 25 years. Employees must take 40 hours of annual leave each year.

BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: 5 or 10 days for the death of a family member in accordance with the City's Personnel Rules & Regulations.

HEALTH INSURANCE: Fully paid by the City (HMO Select). Coverage becomes effective 1st of month following 30 days. Employee may purchase coverage for eligible dependents at a cost of approximately 50% of the premium.

DENTAL INSURANCE: Available at a cost to all employees through payroll deduction.

LIFE INSURANCE: Term Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment equal to 1 x annual salary (up to $200,000) fully paid by the City.

VOLUNTARY BENEFITS: Several plans are available, such as Short Term Disability, Life Insurance and Critical Illness policies through payroll deductions.

LEGAL SERVICES: Legal Service plan available at a cost to all employees through payroll deductions.

POST EMPLOYMENT HEALTH PLAN (PEHP): The City deposits $950 annually into an individual account for each employee. Monies may be used to pay premiums or medical expenses after retirement.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Employees may defer a portion of their pre-tax salary in the 457 Deferred Compensation Program.

TUITION REIMBURSEMENT: $2,000 per semester ($6,000 maximum annually) as per the City's Rules and Regulations.

CELL PHONE: Cell phone provided at a monthly cost of $20.00, if required by department.

RECREATIONAL USE: Employee, spouse and immediate family members seventeen (17) years of age and under are entitled to the benefits below:

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Venetian Pool – No charge for daily admission.
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Tennis Centers – No charge for daily court fees
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Youth Center – 50% off residential rates for memberships and 25% off camps and other programs.
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Golf at Biltmore & Granada:

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Monday through Friday – no charge
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Saturday, Sunday and Holidays:
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PENSION:

City Retirement Plan - Mandatory employee contribution of 10 % of salary; Vesting period is 10 years.

Defined Contribution - 401a - Contribution by City of 7% of employee base annual salary. Vesting period 5 years. Employee not required to contribute.

Note: Benefits subject to change.

Do you have a Bachelor’s Degree in Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related field?

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Do you have a Master’s Degree Structural Engineering?

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Are you licensed as a Professional Engineer by the State of Florida?

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Are you a Structural Plans Examiner as per the Miami-Dade County Board of Rules and Appeals?

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Do you have Valid Florida Driver's License?

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Employer

The City of Coral Gables

Address

214 Minorca Avenue Coral Gables, Florida, 33134

Phone

305-460-5523

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