Bridge Project Engineer

Colliers Engineering & Design; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 88,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a Project Engineer to join our Bridges & Structures team in our New York offices – Albany, Buffalo, or Rochester.

Lead technical design and staff on bridge projects, develop work plans with other disciplines, and ensure quality through specifications, modeling, and construction support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering is required; masters degree is a plus.
• 8+ years of professional design engineering work related to bridges or structures is required.
• PE license is required in New York State (or through reciprocity).
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil3D and/or MicroStation is a plus.
• Strong work ethic and willingness for continued learning.
• Knowledge of NYSDOT, AASHTO and AREMA design codes a plus.
• Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical design and assigned staff on bridge projects.
• Develop work plans for bridge designs while coordinating with other disciplines.
• Perform cost estimating, develop specifications/construction documents, and lead construction phase support tasks.
• Assist in the mentoring and development of design staff.
• Participate in the development and updates of internal standards of practices.
• Perform quality control and assurance checks on design computations, computer modeling, CAD drawings, reports, estimates and specifications.
• Serve as a point of contact for clients, other design professionals, and contractors.
• Act as quality coordinator for discipline led projects.
• Assist in the development of technical narratives, scope and fee for project pursuits.
• May stamp/sign drawings or reports and/or serve as Engineer of Record for the project.
• May serve on professional association committees.

Skills

Project leadership

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD Civil3D

MicroStation

Job description

Overview

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a Project Engineer to join our growing Bridges & Structures team in our New York offices – Albany, Buffalo, or Rochester.

Our Bridges & Structures group is recognized for delivering innovative, award-winning engineering solutions on a diverse portfolio of transportation infrastructure projects throughout New York State. We partner with federal, state, municipal, and rail clients to design, rehabilitate, and enhance critical infrastructure ranging from local roadway bridges and culverts to complex movable and long-span bridge systems. Our team is actively involved in projects that improve connectivity, safety, and mobility for communities across the state, providing employees the opportunity to work on challenging, high-visibility assignments while collaborating with some of the industry's most respected bridge and structural engineering professionals.

If you're looking to grow your career while helping shape the future of New York's transportation infrastructure, this is an exciting opportunity to make a lasting impact.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical design and assigned staff on bridge projects.
• Develop work plans for bridge designs while coordinating with other disciplines.
• Perform cost estimating, develop specifications/construction documents, and lead construction phase support tasks.
• Assist in the mentoring and development of design staff.
• Participate in the development and updates of internal standards of practices.
• Perform quality control and assurance checks on design computations, computer modeling, CAD drawings, reports, estimates and specifications.
• Serve as a point of contact for clients, other design professionals, and contractors.
• Act as quality coordinator for discipline led projects.
• Assist in the development of technical narratives, scope and fee for project pursuits.
• May serve on professional association committees.
• May stamp/sign drawings or reports and/or serve as Engineer of Record for the project.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering is required; masters degree is a plus.
• 8+ years of professional design engineering work related to bridges or structures is required.
• PE license is required in New York State (or through reciprocity).
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil3D and/or MicroStation is a plus.
• Strong work ethic and willingness for continued learning.
• Knowledge of NYSDOT, AASHTO and AREMA design codes a plus.
• Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

Compensation: $88,400 to $111,100 per year (Depending on Qualifications)

What We Offer

At Colliers Engineering & Design, our people are our most important resource. That’s why we are committed to providing all our employees with a safe, comfortable work environment, potential for career advancement, and the ability to impact society through their projects as well as Company sponsored activities.

This dedication begins with supporting a work life balance through a generous compensation package that includes: company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid pregnancy disability leave; short- and long-term disability insurance; life insurance; a company-matched 401(k)/Roth; paid time off that includes parental and military leave; employee referral and professional license bonuses and a straight time policy that compensates exempt employees for billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours within a work week.

We have also created an internal culture that provides the resources and technology needed to encourage personal and professional growth opportunities through reimbursement for education; a free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses; mentorship program; wellness program; Women’s Organization and ongoing philanthropic opportunities.