Marcos Y. Montes de Oca PE Reprimanded, $2k Fine
Summary
The Florida Board of Professional Engineers ordered Marcos Y. Montes de Oca, PE (License No. 63897) to appear before the Board and imposed discipline for signing and sealing materially deficient structural engineering documents for two residential projects in Fort Myers Beach. The Board levied a fine of $2,000 plus $4,479.40 in costs, issued a Reprimand, and placed the licensee on two years' probation with mandatory project reviews at six and 18 months.
“Licensee signed and sealed engineering documents for two residential structural engineering projects in Fort Myers Beach that were materially deficient.”
What changed
The Florida Board of Professional Engineers issued a Final Order on August 18, 2025, finding that Marcos Y. Montes de Oca, PE violated Section 471.033(1)(g), Florida Statutes, and Rule 61G15-19.001(4), Florida Administrative Code by demonstrating negligence in the practice of engineering. The licensee signed and sealed engineering documents for two residential structural engineering projects in Fort Myers Beach that were materially deficient.
Professional engineers in Florida should be aware that deficient engineering documents signed and sealed for residential projects can result in disciplinary action including fines, reprimand, probation, mandatory project reviews, and required coursework in professionalism, ethics, and Florida law. Licensees who sign and seal engineering documents are responsible for ensuring their work meets applicable standards before issuance.
What to do next
- Licensee was ordered to appear before the Board
- project reviews at six and 18 months
- completion of a course in engineering professionalism and ethics and the Board's Florida Laws and Rules Study Guide
Penalties
Fine: $2,000; Costs: $4,479.40
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MARCOS Y. MONTES DE OCA, PE
PE No. 63897 — REPRIMAND
Case No. 2023063279
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 engineering documents for two residential structural engineering projects in Fort Myers Beach that were materially deficient.
Ruling: Licensee was ordered to appear before the Board. The Board imposed a fine of $2,000 and costs of $4,479.40; a Reprimand; two years’ probation; project reviews at six and 18 months; 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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