Engineer

Collins Engineers, Inc.; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities for growth

Participation in professional societies

Relocation support

Job summary

Collins Engineers, Inc. in Fairfax, Virginia is seeking an Entry Level-Structural Inspection Engineer. Candidates will work on transportation structures and waterfront facilities, performing design and inspection tasks under the guidance of experienced engineers.

This role offers opportunities for professional growth and encourages participation in technical societies. Relocation support is available, and field work may include nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate or entry-level candidates welcome.
• Must be able to perform design and inspection tasks.
• Willingness to engage in continuous development.

Responsibilities

• Perform design and inspection/field work.
• Assist in completion of inspection reports.
• Prepare design computations and estimates.
• Keep project managers informed of workload.
• Use software to prepare calculations and design drawings.
• Attend meetings or events outside normal hours.
• Conduct field work, including nights and weekends.

Skills

Background in structural engineering

Interest in structural projects

Familiarity with engineering software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

Computer-assisted engineering software

Job description

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

As an Entry Level-Structural Inspection Engineer, in our Fairfax, Virginia office, you will have the chance to be coached by seasoned engineers. The successful candidate will have a background and interest in structural engineering. This position will provide the opportunity for growth, where continuing development and participation in professional societies will be encouraged and supported. This position includes a combination of structural design and inspection projects. Projects primarily include transportation structures (bridges and ancillary) and waterfront facilities (piers, wharves, and bulkheads). The position is a mix of office and fieldwork with some travel required.

Typical Duties And Responsibilities

• Perform design and inspection/field work that does not require previous experience.
• Assist in the completion of inspection and assessment reports.
• Prepare design computations and quantity estimates.
• Keep project managers informed of workload and any changes to project scope or additional services.
• Use computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment to prepare calculation packages and design drawings.
• Be active in technical societies.
• Be able to attend meetings or events outside of normal working hours.
• Have limited communication with clients.
• Instruct draftspersons/technicians on design drawings, data entry, and report preparation.
• Actively observe safety and act appropriately.
• Field work required, which could include nights and weekends.
• Other duties may be assigned.
• Relocation is available.