Leonardo V. Quiterio PE Reprimanded for Negligence, Leesburg
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The Florida Board of Professional Engineers issued a Final Order on August 18, 2025, reprimanding Leonardo V. Quiterio, PE (License No. 89115) for violating Section 471.033(1)(g), Florida Statutes and Rule 61G15-19.001(4), Florida Administrative Code. The Board found the licensee negligent for signing and sealing materially deficient structural engineering documents for a single-story carport addition and renovation project in Leesburg, Florida. The Board imposed a fine of $1,000 plus costs of $4,216.45, a Reprimand, and mandatory completion of a course in engineering professionalism and ethics and the Board's Florida Laws and Rules Study Guide.
“The Board imposed a fine of $1,000 and costs of $4,216.45; a Reprimand; and completion of a course in engineering professionalism and ethics and the Board's Florida Laws and Rules Study Guide.”
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The Florida Board of Professional Engineers found Leonardo V. Quiterio, PE guilty of negligence in the practice of engineering under Section 471.033(1)(g), Florida Statutes and Rule 61G15-19.001(4), Florida Administrative Code. The violation concerned structural engineering documents for a carport addition and renovation work in Leesburg, Florida that were materially deficient. The Board ordered the licensee to appear before it, imposed a Reprimand, and assessed a fine plus costs totaling $5,216.45. The licensee must also complete courses in engineering professionalism and ethics and Florida laws and rules.\n\nProfessional engineers and engineering firms in Florida should review their document signing and sealing procedures to ensure compliance with Florida Administrative Code Rule 61G15-19.001(4). This enforcement action demonstrates that materially deficient engineering documents can result in disciplinary action including fines, costs, reprimand, and mandatory continuing education requirements.
What to do next
- Complete a course in engineering professionalism and ethics
- Complete the Board's Florida Laws and Rules Study Guide
- Pay fine of $1,000 and costs of $4,216.45
Penalties
Fine of $1,000 plus costs of $4,216.45
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LEONARDO V. QUITERIO, PE
PE No. 89115 — REPRIMAND
Case No. 2024039516
Licensee was charged with violating Section 471.033(1)(g), Florida Statutes, and Rule 61G15-19.001(4), Florida Administrative Code, negligence in the practice of engineering. Licensee signed and sealed structural engineering documents for a single-story carport addition and renovation work in Leesburg, Fla., that were materially deficient.
Ruling: Licensee was ordered to appear before the Board. The Board imposed a fine of $1,000 and costs of $4,216.45; a Reprimand; and completion of a course in engineering professionalism and ethics and the Board’s Florida Laws and Rules Study Guide. Final Order was filed on Aug. 18, 2025.
Violation: Section 471.033(1)(g), Florida Statutes, and Rules 61G15-19.001(4), Florida Administrative Code
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