Entry-Level Civil Engineer

Paycom; City of Watervliet (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Collins Engineers, Inc. is seeking a self-motivated Structural Entry-Level Engineer to join our Watervliet, NY office. You will work on sign structure inspections and bridge inspections, with assignments designed to develop professional knowledge and abilities.

Qualifications include a Civil Engineering degree and E.I.T. or the ability to obtain within one year, with 0-4 years of experience. You will use engineering software to prepare calculations and drawings while prioritizing safety and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from an accredited four-year university.
• 0-4 years of experience in engineering or internships.
• Engineer-In-Training (E.I.T.) or ability to obtain within one year.

Responsibilities

• Performs design and inspection/field work that does not require previous experience.
• Assists in the completion of inspection and assessment reports.
• Support data collection, modeling, and load rating analyses to assess structural performance and maintain compliance with safety standards.
• Prepares design computations and quantity estimates.
• Uses computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment to prepare calculation packages and design drawings.
• Actively observes and acts in an appropriate manner related to safety.

Skills

Structural design concepts

Inspection field work

Data collection & analysis

Reading drawings / blueprints

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

Engineer-In-Training (EIT) or ability to obtain within one year

Job description

Collins is an ENR Top 500 Design Firm. We have opportunities for you.Collins Engineers, Inc., an ENR Top 500 Design Firm providing inspection and design to the transportation, marine, construction, and site/civil contract services, is seeking a self-motivated Structural Entry-Level Engineer to be an integral part of our team in our Watervliet, NY office. This candidate will have the opportunity to work on sign structure inspections as well as bridge inspections. The Entry-Level Engineer performs assignments designed to develop professional work knowledge and abilities, requiring application of standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria.Typical Duties and Responsibilities:Performs design and inspection/field work that does not require previous experience.Assists in the completion of inspection and assessment reports.Support data collection, modeling, and load rating analyses to assess structural performance and maintain compliance with safety standards.Prepares design computations and quantity estimates.Keeps project managers informed of workload and any changes to project scope or additional services.Uses computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment to prepare calculation packages and design drawings. Is active in technical societies.Is able to attend meetings or events outside of normal working hours.Has limited communication with clients.Instructs draftspersons/technicians on design drawings, data entry, and report preparation.Actively observes and acts in an appropriate manner related to safety.Education and/or Experience:Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from an accredited four-year university plus appropriate continuing education and 0-4 years of experience.Engineer-In-Training (E.I.T.) or ability to obtain within one year.