Structural/Civil Engineer Needed – Pool Inspection & Soil Compaction Analysis (Cape Coral, FL)
Budget: $500 – $1,800 USD
Description:
We are seeking a local to SWFL licensed Florida Professional Engineer (structural or civil) to evaluate a residential fiberglass pool installation in Cape Coral, FL.
The project is under dispute due to defects including installation and safety and code compliance issues, including electrical bonding concerns and probable improper backfill/compaction.
Scope of Work:
On-site inspection of fiberglass pool and decking Evaluate structural integrity and code compliance Assess electrical bonding and safety concerns Conduct a soil compaction study of backfill material Measure compaction using the standard Proctor test Provide accurate, reliable data Determine potential causality for sunken pavers and skimmer cracking Provide a written report with findings, violations (if any), and recommended corrective actions
Requirements:
Active Florida PE license Experience with residential pools and soil compaction testing a plus Familiarity with Florida building codes and Proctor testing
Additional Info:
Report may be used in a legal context Potential need for expert witness testimony Must be local, we are not interested in paying for travel expenses
Please include:
License confirmation Relevant experience (especially pool inspections and soil analysis) Availability - we would like to have this done ASAP Estimated cost and timeline - We don’t have a fixed budget and are open to fair proposals based on scope and expertise.
We are seeking a local to SWFL licensed Florida Professional Engineer (structural or civil) to evaluate a residential fiberglass pool installation in Cape Coral, FL.
The project is under dispute due to defects including installation and safety and code compliance issues, including electrical bonding concerns and probable improper backfill/compaction.
Scope of Work:
On-site inspection of fiberglass pool and decking Evaluate structural integrity and code compliance Assess electrical bonding and safety concerns Conduct a soil compaction study of backfill material Measure compaction using the standard Proctor test Provide accurate, reliable data Determine potential causality for sunken pavers and skimmer cracking Provide a written report with findings, violations (if any), and recommended corrective actions
Requirements:
Active Florida PE license Experience with residential pools and soil compaction testing a plus Familiarity with Florida building codes and Proctor testing
Additional Info:
Report may be used in a legal context Potential need for expert witness testimony Must be local, we are not interested in paying for travel expenses
Please include:
License confirmation Relevant experience (especially pool inspections and soil analysis) Availability - we would like to have this done ASAP Estimated cost and timeline - We don’t have a fixed budget and are open to fair proposals based on scope and expertise.