Civil/Site Engineer

Colliers Engineering & Design • Town of Colonie, NY

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About The Position

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking an experienced Civil Engineer (Project Engineer) to join its Civil/Site team in Albany, NY. The role supports the design and completion of public and private land development projects, including grading and drainage design. The engineer works with staff engineers and AutoCAD Civil 3D to complete projects within established budgets, deadlines, and agency regulations. Project types may include warehousing complexes, sporting arenas, residential developments, and mixed-use establishments.

The position involves evaluating land development constraints, conducting site due diligence, preparing concept plans, and designing stormwater, grading, utility, erosion-control, subdivision, and site-plan systems. It also includes cost estimating and the ability to work independently or lead a team. The stated salary range is $88,200–$109,400 per year, depending on qualifications.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• 3–8+ years of related experience in land development or civil/site engineering.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification required.
• Knowledge of local municipal, county, and state land-use, planning, and zoning processes and regulations.
• Excellent verbal, written, and communication skills.
• Technical skills in stormwater management, hydraulics, hydrological analysis, grading, and other site-development-related design.
• Demonstrated Civil 3D skills and ability to design site layouts from concept through completion.
• Ability to work independently and with team members.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English to comprehend written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

Nice To Haves

• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review municipal zoning and land development ordinances and applicable agency regulations to identify property development limitations.
• Conduct site investigation and due diligence, including ordinance review, utility-service research, outside-agency regulation review, and site visits.
• Prepare concept drawings and plans based on client objectives and due-diligence findings, coordinating with AutoCAD draftsmen.
• Lead the review and design of stormwater management and conveyance systems using AutoCAD Civil 3D and hydrology design software.
• Prepare stormwater conveyance pipe-sizing calculations and drainage-area maps; evaluate runoff coefficients, inverts, slopes, velocities, and hydraulic grade lines using the Rational Method and Manning’s Equation.
• Design grading to support value engineering through earthwork analysis and site safety through appropriate design slopes.
• Design and lay out subdivisions and site plans.
• Design utility systems, including stormwater conveyance, sanitary sewer service, pump stations, water, gas, and telephone service, and identify and resolve vertical and horizontal utility conflicts.
• Design soil erosion and sediment control measures, including stability calculations, best management practices, swales, spillways, and construction sequencing.
• Prepare construction cost estimates from site-plan drawings for bonding and client purposes.
• Work independently and lead a team of other engineers.

Benefits

• Company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid pregnancy disability leave
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Company-matched 401(k)/Roth
• Paid time off, including parental and military leave
• Employee referral bonuses
• Professional license bonuses
• Straight-time compensation for exempt employees’ billable hours exceeding 40 in a work week
• Education reimbursement
• Free in-house educational and self-enrichment courses
• Mentorship program
• Wellness program
• Women’s Organization
• Philanthropic opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level