Senior Project Engineer - Buildings/Structural

HILGARTWILSON, LLC; Lansing (MI); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Pregnancy disability leave

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k)/Roth

Job summary

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to join the Buildings Structural team in Grand Rapids, MI, with a hybrid work arrangement. You will apply structural principles, prepare calculations, create Revit designs, and coordinate with architects, owners, and other disciplines to deliver complete project documents.

The ideal candidate holds a civil/structural engineering degree, a PE license, and 7+ years of related experience, with strong communication and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil or structural engineering required.
• PE license required.
• Demonstrate knowledge of steel, concrete, wood, and masonry principles.

Responsibilities

• Apply structural principles in various assignments.
• Prepare engineering calculations using software, spreadsheets, and hand methods.
• Create structural design plans and details in Revit.
• Coordinate with architects, owners, and other disciplines.
• Review project documents for conformity and quality.

Skills

Structural engineering concepts

Leadership

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil/structural engineering

PE license

Tools

Revit

RISA

RAM

TEKLA

TEDDS

Job description

Overview

Colliers Engineering & Design is currently seeking a Senior Project Engineer, or higher, to join our Buildings Structural team in either the Grand Rapids, MI office! This position is open to a hybrid work arrangement.

By developing strong connections with our clients, our structural engineers ensure our designs enhance the health, welfare, safety, and comfort of building occupants. Our projects include new buildings, renovations, and re-purposing. Our engineers will create an environment that is cost effective and employs the most up to date sustainability practices.

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 or structural engineering from an accredited university required.
• 7+ years of related structural engineering (buildings/architecture) experience required.
• PE license required.
• Possess an intermediate skill level and understanding of Revit with a willingness to progress towards an advanced level.
• Demonstrate extensive knowledge of engineering concepts, theories, principles, and practices in steel, concrete, wood, and masonry.
• Possess a basic/intermediate understanding of structural engineering software such as RISA, RAM, TEKLA, TEDDS, etc. with a willingness to learn and become proficient.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

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