Kforce has a client that is seeking a Design Engineer l in Boca Raton, FL. Summary: The Design Engineer l is responsible for supporting the Engineering/Operations team in maintaining the structural integrity of the Company tower portfolio. Job Functions: * Perform structural analysis on existing tower structures/communication structures to determine their structural capacity * Perform structural analysis/review of existing antenna mounts/antenna supporting structures to determine their capacity * Perform structural calculations on foundations for tower structures/communication structures to determine their capacity * Perform seismic calculations on existing tower structures/communication structures to determine is the seismic loading or wind loading governs * Design tower modifications to reinforce tower structures if the loading parameters produce areas of overstressing; Coordinate the design with drafting to produce accurate detail drawings for bidding and construction purposes * Analyze existing antenna mounts to determine their ability to support the proposed loading * Write professional engineering analysis, construction reports and review peer reports; Reports to be used by city, county, and state jurisdictions for permitting * Stay current with the standard changes effecting the tower and communication structures industry and as tenants and clients change and modify their loadings * Coordinate with outside consulting firms, tower crews both verbally and in writing when necessary to make sure projected dates of field work is completed on time * Utilize the company's workflow process to communicate engineering analysis results to operations and leasing teams * Assist with the tower defect review process during acquisition process of new towers * Assist the tower repair and maintenance process on an ongoing basis * Provide input and think creatively to help improve efficiency on how the engineering department is performing various tasks