Senior Engineering Technical Specialist - Civil/Site

Colliers Engineering & Design; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 126,300 - 161,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Parental and military leave

401(k)/Roth

Paid time off

Licensing bonuses

Educational reimbursement

Wellness program

Job summary

Colliers Engineering & Design seeks a Senior Engineering Technical Specialist to join our Civil/Site team in Rochester, NY. This role offers in‑office or hybrid work with potential for remote engagement, and you’ll lead capital projects from concept through construction.

You will mentor engineers, oversee design and bidding of municipal and public sector projects, and apply hydrology, hydraulics, and CAD tools to deliver value with a focus on safety and code compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering required.
• PE license required; demonstration of professional licensure.
• Experience leading civil/site development projects is essential.

Responsibilities

• Scope capital projects from concept through construction.
• Forecast project timelines and manage multiple projects.
• Resolve design issues related to site constraints, regulations, budgets, and timing.
• Oversee design and bidding of capital improvement projects including roadways, athletic fields, site layouts, stormwater, and utilities.
• Perform site investigations and due diligence; review ordinances and regulations.
• Manage and mentor engineering staff; provide project guidance.
• Oversee roadway design, grading design, and earthwork optimization.
• Prepare construction specs, bid documents, and cost estimates for municipal and public sector clients.

Skills

Civil engineering

Project management

Mentoring

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

PE License

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Hydrology software

Stormwater modeling

Job description

Overview

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a Senior Engineering Technical Specialist to join our Civil/Site team in Rochester, NY! This position can be in‑office or hybrid, with the potential to be remote.

Join our Civil/Site team and build your career alongside the best our industry has to offer. Whether facilitating a large warehousing complex, all‑star sporting arena, residential development, or planning a mixed‑use establishment in a downtown business district, joining Colliers Engineering & Design will accelerate YOUR success!

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate the ability to properly scope capital projects from concept through construction.
• Forecast project timelines, prepare schedule for staff and meet deadlines for multiple projects at a time.
• Possess the ability to find solutions to design issues regarding site constraints, applicable regulations, budgets, and timing.
• Oversee and manage the design and bidding of capital improvement projects including but not limited to roadways, athletic fields and courts, site layouts, stormwater mitigation, erosion mitigation and utility extensions.
• Perform site investigations & due diligence including the research of utility services, determination of applicability of outside agency regulations, review of ordinances and performance of site visits to establish comprehensive development guidelines.
• Manage and mentor engineer staff.
• Provide oversight and knowledge to guide the design of roadways, including horizontal and vertical, and stormwater management designs while applying regulations.
• Provide oversight and knowledge to guide grading designs to ensure value engineering is achieved through earthwork analysis, and site safety is accomplished through the use of appropriate design slopes.
• Oversee the preparation of construction specifications, public bid documents and construction cost estimates for municipal and public sector clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• 12+ years of related civil engineering experience, preferably in land or site development.
• PE license is required.
• Proficient in AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or other related software.
• Demonstrate level of knowledge required to serve as a technical resource for advanced engineering principles and design skills.
• In depth knowledge of hydrology and hydraulics, stormwater management software.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job‑related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

Compensation: $126,300 to $161,200 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.

Apply today to learn how you can join our team of professionals, so we can help you Accelerate Your Success!