Civil Structural Engineer

Collier Engineering Company, Inc.; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Collier Engineering Company, Inc. is seeking an experienced Structural Engineer to support the Transportation Design Department. You will help improve communities in Tennessee through your expertise in structural design, particularly in bridges and transportation structures. Join us for a flexible work environment with a focus on work/life balance and professional growth opportunities, including company-paid training and insurance benefits.

Benefits

Work/Life Balance with flexible schedules

In-office fitness area

Company-paid training, license fees, and organizational fees

Company-paid Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance

Company-paid Short-Term and Long-Term disability

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in bridge design engineering.
• Knowledge of civil engineering principles and practices.
• Tennessee Professional Engineering license required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in designing highway and pedestrian bridge projects.
• Participate in bridge inspections and structural engineering calculations.
• Communicate and resolve complex design problems.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Transportation/Structural Engineering

Master’s degree

Tools

Bentley Open Roads Software Suite

MathCAD

LEAP Bridge

Microstation CAD

Open Roads Designer

Job description

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Collier Engineering is seeking an experienced Structural Engineer to support our Transportation Design Department and help develop the department to align with Collier Engineering’s Vision of improving Tennessee communities. We are looking for a driven individual with a background in structural design with an emphasis on bridges, retaining walls, and transportation structures. The ideal candidate will have experience with Bentley Open Roads Software Suite.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate reliability, make independent judgment calls, take ownership of assigned tasks, and work well in a team.

Desired Skills and Experience

• 4+ years of relevant experience preferred
• Assist in designing highway and pedestrian bridge projects, coordinating with engineers, designers, technicians, and CADD staff.
• Participate in bridge inspections for routine and complex bridge structures.
• Preparation and review of reports, designs, and preliminary, and final plans and technical specifications, contract documents, and estimates, and make recommendations for additions, deletions, and substitutions when modifications are necessary.
• Participate in the collection and analysis of data.
• Perform structural engineering design calculations and investigative analysis.
• Develop finite element load rating analysis and compile bridge load rating reports.
• Perform bridge load rating analysis and compile bridge load rating reports.
• Assist in quantity calculations and estimating costs for bridge reports.
• Communicate and interact with project team members, client representatives, review agencies, and others as appropriate to the project. Assist in resolving a variety of complex problems (e.g. conflicting design requirements, unsuitability of conventional materials, challenging coordination requirements).
• Perform tasks that demonstrate strong attention to detail, strong organizational and time management skills, build and maintain excellent interpersonal relationships, and work independently on multiple tasks preferred. Strong written and verbal communication and collaborative skills.
• Knowledge of civil engineering principles, practices, and construction specifications, plans, and regulations.
• Ability to operate motorized equipment.
• Attendance, punctuality, and reliability are essential requirements.
• Flexible work schedule and ability to meet project deadlines.
• Valid Driver’s License
• The ability to qualify for insurance through our Fleet Program.

Additional Responsibilities

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Transportation/Structural Engineering is required; Emphasis or concentration in structures is preferred. Master’s degree preferred.
• Prefer 4+ years of experience in bridge design engineering, which includes project work on complex structures, finite element analysis, seismic analysis, and design.
• Tennessee Professional Engineering license required.
• Advanced knowledge of the practical applications of engineering principles, practices, and techniques, including AASHTO guidelines.
• Experience in developing and modifying MathCAD programs.
• Experience with bridge engineering software, including LEAP Bridge, is required. Refined analysis with Midas, CSi Bridge, or other finite element analysis software is preferred.
• Experience in Microstation CAD, Open Roads Designer, and Microsoft Office applications, (particularly Word and Excel) preferred.
• Maintain a culture of continuous improvement and problem-solving.

Collier Engineering Benefits Include:

Being part of a family-owned firm means treating our employees more like family. We aren’t just about work; from ping pong tournaments to annual cookouts, we aim to organize team-building and socializing events that strengthen our work family.

• Work/Life Balance with flexible schedules
• In-office fitness area
• Company-paid training, license fees, and organizational fees
• Company-paid Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Company-paid Short-Term and Long-Term disability
• Company-paid Group term life
• Employee assistance program

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Design

• Industries

  Civil Engineering

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