Project Engineer - Buildings/Structural

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

Benefits offered by this job

Company sponsored activities

401(k)/Roth

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Parental leave

Military leave

Education reimbursement

Mentorship program

Wellness program

Employee referral bonuses

Professional license bonuses

Straight time policy for billable hrs

Job summary

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a Project Engineer - Buildings/Structural to join our Albany, NY team. You will work on low- to mid-rise building projects, applying structural engineering principles from concept through construction while collaborating with architects and multidisciplinary teams.

Expect opportunities to lead design efforts, coordinate with multiple disciplines, and contribute to renovations, adaptive reuse, and new construction.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited civil engineering degree with a structural emphasis.
• PE license required.
• 6–10 years of structural engineering experience.
• Experience with commercial, science & technology, educational, and municipal projects preferred.
• Proficiency in Revit and structural software; willingness to advance.

Responsibilities

• Apply structural principles across assignments with independence.
• Prepare calculations using software, spreadsheets, and hand calculations.
• Create structural design plans and details in Revit.
• Coordinate with architects, owners, and other disciplines.
• Design and review project documents for conformity and QA.
• Analyze data, solve problems, and interpret results.
• Provide direction to engineers, technicians, and staff.
• Review shop drawings and respond to RFIs.
• Perform field investigations/site visits as needed.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Reading/writing English

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (structural emphasis)

Master's degree preferred

PE license

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 applyknowledge 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.