Join one of the fastest-growing aviation engineering teams in Florida. Garver is seeking an
Aviation Structural Engineer to help deliver high-profile aviation projects throughout Florida and across the United States. Based primarily in our Fort Lauderdale office (with opportunities in Tampa or Orlando possible), you'll have the opportunity to contribute to projects that directly impact millions of passengers annually, including terminal renovations and expansions, hangars, maintenance facilities, airport support buildings, parking structures, airfield facilities, and aircraft-rated structures, and other complex infrastructure projects at some of the nation's fastest-growing airports.
As part of Garver's rapidly expanding
Florida Aviation Team, you'll collaborate with engineers, planners, and project managers supporting some of the most interesting airport facility improvement projects in the country. Our team is actively delivering projects ranging from terminal modernization and facility improvements to large-scale aviation infrastructure programs.
For the last six decades, Garver has been designing projects nationally for more than 250 aviation clients. Ranked 11 on the ENR's list of Top Airport Firms, Garver understands the complexities of airport systems held together by runways, roadways, facilities, and electrical systems that need to work in tandem to accommodate daily needs for travel and transport.
Why Engineers Choose Garver: - Employee-owned firm with opportunities to directly share in the company's success.
- Nationally recognized aviation practice with a strong backlog of exciting projects.
- Flexibility and support for professional growth.
- Direct client interaction and project leadership opportunities.
- Collaborative culture focused on technical excellence and innovation.
- Access to industry-leading tools, training, and mentorship.
Key Responsibilities: - Serve as structural lead on complex aviation projects.
- Guide design decisions and mentor developing engineers.
- Collaborate directly with nationally recognized aviation leaders and clients.
- Influence project delivery strategies from planning through construction.
Requirements - Minimum of 6 years of professional structural engineering experience.
- Strong understanding of structural engineering principles.
- Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or architectural engineering with a structural emphasis from an ABET-accredited institution.
- Licensed Professional Engineer in Florida or ability to obtain licensure in Florida within 3 months of joining Garver.
- Strong understanding of structural engineering principles.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Self-motivated and a good team player.
Preferred Experience and Skills - Experience working on airport facility projects.
- Existing building assessments and rehabilitation.
- Structural design for hurricane- and wind-resilient facilities.
- Construction phase services.
- Project management and task leadership.
- Experience coordinating multidisciplinary design teams.
Grow With UsAt Garver, we invest heavily in our people. Whether your goal is to become a recognized technical expert, lead major aviation programs, manage client relationships, or mentor the next generation of engineers, we'll provide the support, training, and opportunities to help you achieve it. By offering highly competitive salary packages, attractive benefits, and a comprehensive wellness program; Garver walks the talk when it comes to work-life balance. Additionally, through professional development and a culture built around collaboration and innovation, you'll have the ability to build a lasting career while making a visible impact on projects across Florida and beyond.
Founded in 1919, Garver is an employee-owned engineering, planning, and environmental services firm focused on aviation, transportation, buildings, federal, water and wastewater services; surveying; advisory services; and construction engineering and inspection. In the top 100 of Engineering News-Record's Top 500 Design Firms list, with more than 1,400 employees, Garver provides an exceptional level of client service that reflects our people-first culture, which has achieved Zweig Group Best Firm to Work For Legacy Status. Learn how Garver invests in people and places they call home at GarverUSA.com.
Garver is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Our employment practices are based upon an individual's capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by law.
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