Every raised foundation house has some moisture under it.The floor joist could be easy - you may need an engineer - but without seeing it, I would just sister a couple of other boards (same dimensions) on either side of the break/split, glue and through-bolt.

For instance: If I pay an architect or engineer to design a room addition for a house.

I am a senior in college, looking to get a job in civil engineering and then gradually transition to RE full time, although I'm not sure what that will look like.

I used to be a Metrology Engineer at STP in Texas here near Houston. 

A building technician or structual engineer should be brought out to evauate the problem before you get to blinly digging up your yard or drilling into what might be perfectly good contrete.

I got contacted by a company which is specializing in energy cost renovation strategies - specifically installing LED lights, engineering, sustainability, operations of buildings and grounds. 

The house was a wreck, needs engineered septic and well, and a ton of updates. 5 acres 3 maybe 4 BR, two big barns and would probably sell for 170k if redone well.

We have an awesome framing company that is licensed and bonded and we run our plans by them and their engineer that is in house.

I am looking at a property that has this requirement:Purchaser is responsible for providing a letter of corrections and stamped certified structural analysis from a certified engineer prior to performing any repairs or improvements to the property. 

Currently exiting the Army as an Engineer Officer and moving to Melbourne, FL to start a new career.