Project Engineer - Buildings/Structural

Colliers Engineering & Design; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

401(k)/Roth

Paid time off

Bonuses and leaves

Job summary

Colliers Engineering & Design in Albany, NY is seeking a Project Engineer - Buildings/Structural to join our Buildings team. You will apply structural engineering principles to design low- to mid-rise buildings and collaborate with architects, engineers, and clients through concept to construction.

The role requires ABET accredited civil engineering degree with structural emphasis, PE license, and experience in commercial/educational projects; proficiency in Revit and structural software is

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in civil engineering with a Structural emphasis from an ABET accredited university; Master's Degree is preferred.
• Experience in Commercial, Science & Technology, Educational, and Municipal type building projects is preferred.
• Minimum of 6-10 years of related structural engineering experience required.
• PE license is required.

Responsibilities

• Independently apply knowledge of structural principles and practices in various assignments.
• Prepare engineering calculations with the aid of computer software, spreadsheets, and hand calculation.
• Create structural design plans and details in Revit.
• Coordinate with architects, owners, and other engineering disciplines.
• Design and review complete project documents for conformity and quality assurance.
• Analyze and interpret data, formulate, and solve problems.
• Provide direction to structural engineers, technicians, and administrative staff.
• Review shop drawings and respond to RFI's.
• Perform field investigations/site visits, as needed.

Skills

Project coordination

Team leadership

Communication skills

BIM modeling

Education

ABET-accredited Civil Engineering degree (Structural emphasis)

PE license

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Revit

RISA

RAM

TEKLA

TEDDS

Job description

Overview

Colliers Engineering & Design is currently seeking a Project Engineer - Buildings/Structural to join our team in Albany, NY!

At Colliers Engineering & Design, you'll help shape the buildings that define our communities, working on innovative new construction, renovations, adaptive reuse, and expansion projects across a variety of industries. As part of our integrated Buildings team, you'll collaborate with architects and multidisciplinary engineering professionals to develop structural solutions that balance architectural vision, safety, efficiency, and long-term performance. Drawing on advanced design technologies, including BIM modeling and structural analysis tools, you'll contribute to projects from concept through construction while helping create resilient, high-performing environments that stand the test of time.

In this role, you'll work alongside experienced engineers and architects to apply structural engineering principles to the design of low- to mid-rise buildings, as well as evaluate existing structures for renovation, restoration, and reuse opportunities

Responsibilities

• Independently apply knowledge of structural principles and practices in various assignments.


• Prepare engineering calculations with the aid of computer software, spreadsheets, and hand calculation.


• Create structural design plans and details in Revit.


• Coordinate with architects, owners, and other engineering disciplines.


• Design and review complete project documents for conformity and quality assurance.


• Analyze and interpret data, formulate, and solve problems.


• Provide direction to structural engineers, technicians, and administrative staff.


• Review shop drawings and respond to RFI's.


• Perform field investigations/site visits, as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in civil engineering with a Structural emphasis from an ABET accredited university; Master's Degree is preferred.


• Experience in Commercial, Science & Technology, Educational, and Municipal type building projects is preferred.


• Minimum of 6-10 years of related structural engineering experience required.


• PE license is required.


• Possess a basic/intermediate skill level and understanding of Revit with a willingness to progress towards an advanced level.


• Ability to learn and apply technical skills and knowledge.


• Demonstrate extensive knowledge of engineering concepts, theories, principles, and practices in steel, concrete, wood, and masonry.


• Ability to effectively perform as a key team member and role model to junior engineers.


• Demonstrate advanced oral/written communication skills.


• Possess a basic/intermediate understanding of structural engineering software such as RISA, RAM, TEKLA, TEDDS, etc. with a willingness to learn and become proficient.


• Must be able to perform as a project engineer with limited guidance as well as interact and collaborate with multiple members of a design team.


• Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

Compensation: $90,000 to $125,000 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.