Buildings/Structural Engineer

Colliers Engineering & Design; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage (company paid)

401(k)/Roth matches

Paid time off (including parental and

Disability insurance (short/long-term)

Life insurance

Pregnancy disability leave

Job summary

Colliers Engineering & Design in Rochester, NY is seeking a Structural/Buildings Engineer to join our Buildings team. You will apply structural design fundamentals, perform calculations, and support project delivery for new construction, renovations, and historic preservation.

The role requires 8+ years of professional experience, a NY PE is preferred, and proficiency in REVIT and structural software. We offer a comprehensive benefits package and a collaborative engineering culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree Civil Engineering or Architectural Engineering with emphases on structural design (ABET accredited).
• 8+ years of professional experience as a Structural Engineer, preferably in the Buildings space.
• Professional Engineer (PE) preferred in New York State required.
• Intermediate knowledge of performing structural engineering calculations with the aid of computer software, spreadsheets and hand calculations.
• Advanced knowledge of Revit with a willingness to progress towards an advanced level.
• Advanced understanding of structural engineering software such as RISA, RAM, TEKLA, TEDDS, SAFE, PROFIS, etc. with a willingness to learn and become proficient.
• Proficient knowledge of current building and material design codes and standards such as, IBC, ASCE7, AISC360, ACI318, ACI 530, NDS.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate the ability to apply the fundamentals of intermediate structural engineering concepts and principles to assigned design tasks.
• Complete intermediate structural engineering design tasks under the direct supervision of a licensed professional engineer. Routine basic engineering design task should be performed with limited supervision.
• Apply judgment skills and determine the need to involve advanced technical staff.
• Under the direction of a leadership, provide drafting assistance in REVIT and demonstrate the ability to continually improve Revit modeling skills.
• Serve as a mentor and technical advisor to junior staff and engineers.
• Perform construction site visits, with experienced engineers to observe existing conditions or construction progression.
• Demonstrate investigative competency of general construction practices.
• Effectively work and communicate as part of an architectural and engineering design team.
• Be a technical resource and mentor to interns and Co-op students.
• Perform general construction administration tasks such as shop drawing review, RFIs.

Skills

Structural design

Revit

RISA

RAM

TEKLA

TEDDS

SAFE

ACI 318

IBC/ASCE7

Excel

Education

Bachelors Civil/Arch Eng

ABET accredited

PE license NY

Tools

REVIT

RISA

RAM

TEKLA

TEDDS

SAFE

Job description

Overview

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a Structural/Buildings Engineer to join our team in Rochester, NY! Come join a growing team with dedicated Civil Engineering professionals! Structural systems define how buildings stand, perform, and endure. At Colliers Engineering & Design, our structural engineers design and analyze building frameworks that support architectural intent while meeting rigorous safety, code, and performance standards. As part of our integrated Buildings team, we develop customized structural solutions for new construction, renovations, adaptive reuse, additions, and historic preservation projects. Each system is evaluated for strength, serviceability, constructability, and long-term resilience.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate the ability to apply the fundamentals of intermediate structural engineering concepts and principles to assigned design tasks.
• Complete intermediate structural engineering design tasks under the direct supervision of a licensed professional engineer. Routine basic engineering design task should be performed with limited supervision.
• Apply judgment skills (form/offer opinions, conclusions and takes actions that consider data, resources, constraints, budgets, etc.) and determine the need to involve advanced technical staff.
• Obtain an intermediate knowledge architecture and other engineering disciplines and their relationship to structural engineering design and decisions.
• Under the direction of a leadership, provide drafting assistance in REVIT and demonstrate the ability to continually improve Revit modeling skills.
• Serve as a mentor and technical advisor to junior staff and engineers.
• Perform construction site visits, with a experienced engineers to observe existing conditions or construction progression.
• Demonstrate investigative competency of general construction practices.
• Effectively work and communicate as part of an architectural and engineering design team (i.e., collaborate, coordinate, contribute, respect).
• Be a technical resource and mentor to interns and Co-op students.
• Perform general construction administration tasks such as shop drawing review, Requests for Information (RFI), etc.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree Civil Engineering or Architectural Engineering with emphases on structural design (ABET accredited).
• 8+ years of professional experience as a Structural Engineer, preferably in the Buildings space.
• rofessional Engineer (PE) preferred in New York State required.
• Intermediate knowledge of performing structural engineering calculations with the aid of computer software, spreadsheets and hand calculations.
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of Revit with a willingness to progress towards an advanced level.
• Advanced understanding of structural engineering software such as RISA, RAM, TEKLA, TEDDS, SAFE, PROFIS, etc. with a willingness to learn and become proficient.
• Proficient knowledge of current building and material design codes and standards such as, IBC, ASCE7, AISC360, ACI318, ACI 530, NDS.
• Intermediate working knowledge of non-technical computer software including: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams.
• Effective time management skills including meeting deadlines and excellent organizational/prioritizing skills.
• Strong work ethic and an individual commitment to a high level of quality and accountability. Good interpersonal skills and commitment to both internal and external responsiveness.
• Maintain composure during challenging situations and demonstrate a positive work attitude. Self-reflect and strive toward continued development (i.e., expand knowledge and improve skills and relationships).
• Demonstrate basic client management skills and develop business relationships. Understand project scope, schedules, and budgetary restraints.
• Demonstrate basic knowledge of a project's general financial structure and the impact of individual team member contributions as it pertains to profitability.
• Demonstrate basic speaking skills to verbally communicate general technical ideas, concepts and information to a technical and nontechnical audience.
• Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

Compensation: $100,000 to $120,000 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.