Civil Engineer III - Bridge Design Project Engineer

Collins Engineers, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Collins Engineers, Inc. in Chicago, Illinois, seeks a Structural Project Engineer II to join our team and contribute to design and inspection efforts on diverse projects. The role emphasizes creative yet practical engineering with strong field to office collaboration.

You will manage projects, interact with clients and agencies, and support safety and quality across design and inspection phases, with relocation assistance available as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in structural design and inspection for bridges and buildings.
• Ability to manage projects and liaise with clients and government agencies.
• Proficiency with engineering computations and design software.

Responsibilities

• Independently performs engineering computations and analyses.
• Provides technical expertise to ensure compliance with standards and specs.
• Reviews, analyzes, and resolves field/design issues.
• Prepares engineering plans or reports.
• Directs and supervises staff and coordinates project work.
• Ensures safety training and practices are followed.
• Relocation is available and may be considered.

Job description

Collins is an ENR Top 500 Design Firm. We have opportunities for you.

Collins is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Structural Project Engineer II to play a key role on our team in Chicago, Illinois. The ideal candidate will have experience in structural design and structural inspection and an interest in bridge engineering who can bring creative design practice skills balanced with a solid background in the field of structural engineering. This position requires the ability to manage projects, liaise with clients and government agencies, and perform both structural inspections and design. This is a great opportunity for a highly motivated, technically driven professional who is looking for career growth.

Typical Duties And Responsibilities

• Independently performs engineering computations involving conventional engineering practices.
• Provides technical engineering expertise to ensure the project complies with all engineering standards, codes, specifications, and design instructions.
• Reviews, analyzes, and resolves field and/or design issues.
• Prepares complete engineering plans or reports.
• Demonstrates strong proficiency in computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment to prepare engineering and design documents.
• Makes design recommendations and/or adaptations.
• Is active in technical societies.
• Publishes engineering papers and/or articles.
• Able to work directly with clients. Responsible for engineering projects of varying size and complexity in field or office in accordance with plans and specifications.
• Plans, schedules, conducts, and/or coordinates detailed phases of assigned project work.
• Is familiar with project budgets and timelines and apprises the Project Manager of potential or anticipates changes in scope.
• Assists in coordinating project schedules and timely completion of projects.
• Assists in proposal preparation, project scoping, estimating project costs, project planning, and project quality.
• Is available to attend meetings or events outside of normal working hours.
• Directs and supervises the work of other engineers, technicians, drafters and administrative staff.
• Actively observes and acts in an appropriate manner related to safety.
• Ensures that staff needing specialized training in health and safety procedures and practices receive such training and that safety is discussed as an important aspect of their work.
• Relocation is available