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Built  on
Innovation

Integrity
Strength
beauty

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.

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

Tommy Hagood Vice President of Design:Business Development

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

Tommy Hagood Vice President of Design:Business Development

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.

Beth Taylor

Vice President of Sales

Tommy Hagood Vice President of Design:Business Development

Beth has forged an exceptional career path, marked by extensive involvement in sales and business development across multiple Fortune 500 companies.

Beth’s diverse background in myriad industries has enriched her skill set and influenced her professional approach. Beth's overarching goal of cultivating "raving fans" underscores her dedication to fostering strong relationships and her commitment to exceptional service, not only within the organization but also with external customers. At Karins, Beth brings a core ethos centered on partnership, collaboration, and accountability. Through her leadership, Beth aims to create a culture of mutual respect and collective success, driving the company towards growth and prosperity.

Project Development

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Managers

Alvaro Castaneda

Branch Manager

Ft. Lauderdale

Bruno Calado

Branch Manager

Daytona Beach

Carlyson B Delgado, B.Sc

Branch Manager

Naples/Ft. Myers

Eric Erdmann

Restoration, Branch Manager

Sarasota

Hector Velazquez, P.E

East Coast Regional Manager

Daytona/West Palm/Ft. Lauderdale

Josh Mannix, P.E

Branch Manager

Tampa

Mike Valentine

Design, Branch Manager

Sarasota

Nick Dunning, E.I

Director of Operations

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