PROJECT DESIGN ENGINEER

Department: Structural Engineering Design

Reports to: Assigned Design Leader

FLSA Status: Exempt

Location and Schedule: In-office, Boca Raton, FL, Mon-Fri, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm

Start Date: As early as November 1, 2026

Compensation: $55,000–$70,000, plus benefits and bonus eligibility

Summary

Engineering Express is a nationally licensed structural engineering firm specializing in components and cladding,

outdoor aluminum systems, and wind, snow, and seismic design. We are hiring a Project Design Engineer to

produce structural calculations, drawings, and specifications using our proprietary design tools and spreadsheets.

Working with the COO and a Design Leader, you will manage your assigned projects and correspond directly with

clients, with support toward PE licensure and a clear path to leading your own design department as your skills

grow.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

● Performs wind, snow, and seismic load analysis and structural calculations for aluminum and light-gauge

systems, including components and cladding, canopies, pergolas, fences, and rooftop equipment, under

IBC, FBC, ASCE 7, and applicable material standards (ADM, AISC, ACI).

● Produces engineering drawings, details, and specifications for permit submittal and construction.

● Uses and helps refine internal structural calculators and CAD detail libraries for recurring project types.

● Manages assigned projects with day-to-day autonomy (no micromanagement, just clear deadlines) and

corresponds directly with clients on scope and status.

● Responds to plan reviewer comments and prepares supporting documentation and letters as needed.

● Self-checks calculations and drawings and incorporates feedback from the Design Leader and sealing

engineer.

Qualifications

● Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (or closely related field).

● 0 to 3 years of relevant structural design experience. Recent graduates and candidates with relevant

internship experience are welcome.

● Must have passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam or be actively preparing to take it. PE

licensure is not required, and candidates working toward a PE license are encouraged to apply.

● Required: proficiency in AutoCAD and Excel. Candidates are asked to complete a short Excel and

AutoCAD skills assessment as the first step of the interview process.

● Familiarity with IBC, FBC, and ASCE 7 wind, snow, and seismic provisions. Familiarity with NOA and

FSA programs is a plus.

● Familiarity with structural analysis software (e.g., Visual Analysis) and anchor design software (e.g.,

Profis) is a plus; training provided on the job.

● Strong written communication skills; comfortable preparing client-facing technical correspondence.

● Detail-oriented and organized; able to manage multiple deadlines independently and eager to learn and take

on more.

Compensation and Benefits

● Salary range of $55,000 to $70,000, based on experience.

● Health, vision, dental, and other insurance plans; flexible unlimited PTO; bonus eligibility after one year,

plus performance-based raises.

● Support toward PE licensure and a clear path to the Design Leader role as your skills develop.