Structural Engineer (EI/EIT or PE)

Work with RES (Ruffini Engineering Services, Inc.) in a role built for engineering autonomy and direct client impact. This part-time Structural Engineer position is approximately 90% work-from-home with occasional scheduled site visits throughout South Florida. As your hours align with project volume and availability, the role can support a path to full-time growth as Florida operations expand.

What you’ll do

• Conduct structural site visits, inspections, assessments, and field evaluations across South Florida.
• Meet and communicate with homeowners, contractors, developers, and clients to clarify project needs and explain engineering recommendations.
• Design practical, cost-conscious structural solutions for residential and commercial projects.
• Complete structural calculations, evaluate existing conditions, and develop repair or modification solutions.
• Provide technical direction and clear instructions to drafting staff and supporting engineers.
• Review structural drawings, calculations, and deliverables for accuracy, completeness, and constructability.
• Support light project management by coordinating design activities, answering project questions, and helping move projects toward completion.
• Recommend alternative engineering approaches focused on reducing construction costs while maintaining safety and code compliance.
• Collaborate remotely with the principal engineer and the administrative team to maintain quality and client satisfaction.
• Help support and grow the Florida client base through responsiveness, communication, and professional relationships.

What you bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related discipline.
• EI/EIT certification or Professional Engineer (PE) license (required).
• Florida PE licensure preferred.
• 3–7+ years mid-level structural engineering experience, with the ability to work independently within your level of licensure.
• Experience with residential and/or commercial structural design, inspections, renovations, and repairs.
• Familiarity with the Florida Building Code and applicable structural design standards.
• Ability to evaluate existing structures and produce practical engineering solutions.
• Strong written and verbal communication, including confidence speaking directly with clients.
• Ability to organize projects, provide clear technical direction, and collaborate with remote team members.
• Willingness and ability to travel locally for scheduled site visits throughout South Florida.
• Structural engineering software experience, including the ability to review AutoCAD-generated drawings.

Tools and schedule

• Technology: AutoCAD
• Expected hours: 10.0–20.0 per week
• Work model: about 80% remote (work-from-home), with occasional scheduled site visits
• Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL 33338 (required). Hybrid remote in Fort Lauderdale, FL 33338.
• Flexible scheduling based on project volume and mutual availability.

Compensation

• Pay: From $40.00 per hour
• Part-time start with opportunity to increase hours and transition to full-time as the Florida market grows.

How to apply

Submit your resume and a brief description of your structural engineering background, current EI/EIT or PE credentials, Florida project experience, and availability for part-time work and local site visits. RES is especially interested in projects where you developed creative or cost-effective engineering solutions.

Application questions:

• Have you held a remote position before?
• Are you looking for an expanding position or prefer part-time indefinitely?
• Are you in the Fort Lauderdale area / Miami area?