Global
Experience
We bring years of global experience across diverse industries and geographies to create custom solutions fit for the unique requirements of our clients’ properties.
Global
David Karins, PE
Founder
“Without joy,
there can be no innovation.”
At Karins Engineering, we’re passionate about achieving ambitious visions, and we assume responsible stewardship over the properties entrusted to us. Karins was founded on principles of trust, integrity, and creativity. We strive to embody these traits every day, in all we do to serve our clients.
-Florida Professional Engineer, Registration #0052677
-Florida Special Inspector of Threshold Buildings #1175
-Professional Engineer in NY, PA, TX, OH, IL, NC, SC, NE, MA, MI, LA, AZ, GA, MO
Sincerely,
Executive leaders
F. Carter “Bud” Karins, PE
Founder
F. Carter Karins brings decades of experience in restoration and construction management.
With experience in construction management, real estate development, residential design and commercial design, Mr. Karins is uniquely qualified to deliver engineering solutions that serve our clients' long-term interests. He has been engaged in the restoration of reinforced concrete structures for over 20 years, utilizing conventional repair methods, carbon fiber reinforcing and impressed current cathodic protection. His combination of experience makes him uniquely qualified to provide consulting services during planning, design and construction phases, as well as consulting services for the design of machine components and systems.
John Bonnaci,
PhD, PE, LEED, AP
Vice President
of Engineering
John’s work includes over 30 publications in technical journals and books. He leads the Karins’ team in research and design.
John’s experience is extensive in the practice, research and teaching of structural design and engineering. His specific areas of expertise include structural design, code development, structural mechanics, earthquake and wind engineering, flood-resistant building design, infrastructure rehabilitation, corrosion in reinforced concrete, structural testing, fiber reinforced polymer composite reinforcement applications, fiber optic sensing and lifecycle evaluation.
Tommy Hagood, PE
Vice President of Design:
Business Development
Tommy has decades of experience designing a multitude of small and large complex projects throughout the US and abroad.
Tommy’s experience includes virtually every building type and encompasses building restoration, renovations/additions of existing structures and new high rise buildings of 50+ stories. He is proficient in post-tensioned concrete, structural steel, precast concrete and wood frame systems. At Karins Engineering, Tommy leads the team in design and client development.
Project Development
Beth Taylor
Managers
Carlyson B Delgado, B.Sc
Branch Manager
Naples/Ft. Myers
Hector Velazquez, P.E
Regional Manager
Ft. Lauderdale/Daytona
Jerome J. DiMercurio, P.E, S.I
Engineering Manager, Design
Sarasota
Josh Mannix, P.E
Branch Manager
Tampa
Nick Dunning, E.I
Restoration Manager
Sarasota
Thomas Michael Buffington, P.E
Branch Manager
St. Petersburg
Wilson Structural Managers
Anthony R. Wilson, P.E
Sarasota
Kevin P. Kemp, P.E
Tampa
offices across
Florida
With a presence across the state of Florida, our engineers are experienced in the diverse conditions of our clients’ geographical areas, from the coasts, to the keys, to the metro areas.
Careers
Join our team of passionate and expert employees!
Karins was founded on trust, integrity and creativity and we strive to embody these traits every day to better serve our clients. We provide the engineering expertise to service our clients' buildings at every stage in their life cycles.
Openings
Sarasota
Project Manager
Project Engineer
Structural Design Engineer
Engineer Intern
AutoCAD/Revit Drafters
Threshold or Building Inspectors
Tampa
Project Manager
Project Engineer
Engineer Intern
AutoCAD/Revit Drafter
Administrative Assistant (Part-Time)
Ft. Myers
Project Manager
Project Engineer
Engineer Intern
Threshold or Building Inspectors
Daytona
Project Manager
Project Engineer
Engineer Intern
Administrative Assistant/Office Manager (Part-Time)
St. Petersburg
Project Manager
Project Engineer
Engineer Intern
AutoCAD/Revit Drafter
Ft. LAuderdale
Business Development Representative
Project Engineer
Project Manager
AutoCAD/Revit Drafter
Engineer Intern
Lakewood Ranch
Structural Design Engineer
Project Manager
Project Engineers
Engineer Intern
South Tampa
Structural Design Engineer
Project Manager
Project Engineers
Engineer Intern
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Please submit resumes via email to Courtney Kendrick Gaulin, Director of Human Resources at ckendrick@karins.com