About the Role

Caribbean Structural Systems and Aptec Building Systems are a South Florida-based structural engineering and supply firm specializing in pre-engineered metal buildings and structural steel. Operating as two halves of the same team — CSS handling international work and Aptec handling domestic — we design, procure, and deliver building systems to clients across Florida, The Bahamas, Turks & Caicos, the Cayman Islands, and the broader English-speaking Caribbean. As we continue to grow, we are looking for a motivated Structural Engineer to join our team and contribute across a diverse range of projects.

What You’ll Do

Support the full project lifecycle from initial estimating through final design, including entering and fine-tuning pre-engineered metal building models in MBS
Design structural steel, open-web steel joist, and metal deck systems across a range of project types and complexity levels
Prepare and review drawings, calculations, and project documentation, including annotating and red-marking approval drawings for special conditions
Coordinate with manufacturers, vendors, and clients to move projects from award through procurement and delivery
Contribute to internal process improvement, including organizing details and developing SOPs for repeatable work
Travel domestically and internationally as project needs require

What We’re Looking For

Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (MS a plus)
3–7 years of experience in structural engineering, with meaningful exposure to metal building systems or structural steel
Familiarity with AISC, ASCE 7, and Florida Building Code requirements
Experience with Metal Building Software (MBS) is a strong plus; ability to learn proprietary design and detailing platforms is essential
Proficiency in AutoCAD required; Revit experience is a plus
Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Valid passport required (or willingness to obtain one)
Experience with Caribbean or international projects is a bonus, but not required

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive salary commensurate with experience, paid biweekly
100% company-paid health insurance for the employee (dependent coverage available at employee’s expense; eligible after 90-day probationary period)
SIMPLE IRA with up to 3% company match
Sales commission program for employee-driven leads
15 days paid vacation (increasing to 20 days after 4 years)
5 days paid sick leave annually
10+ paid holidays, including Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve, and the day after Thanksgiving
TSA Global Entry reimbursement
All business travel expenses reimbursed

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to work on a wide variety of projects across an exciting geographic footprint — from South Florida to the Caribbean. You’ll gain broad exposure to the full project lifecycle, from design through procurement and delivery, in a collaborative environment where your contributions will have a direct impact. We are a team that values accountability, transparency, and common sense, and we genuinely enjoy working together.

We welcome applications from strong candidates who may not check every box. If you have a solid foundation in structural steel and a desire to grow your expertise in pre-engineered metal buildings, we want to hear from you.

Pay: $75,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Health insurance
Paid time off
Relocation assistance
Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement

Experience:

design: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Delray Beach, FL 33445

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