Project Engineer - Buildings/Structural
About The Position
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.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in civil engineering with a Structural emphasis from an ABET accredited university; Master’s Degree 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.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in Commercial, Science & Technology, Educational, and Municipal type building projects is preferred.
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.
Benefits
- 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
- a straight time policy that compensates exempt employees for billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours within a work week.
- reimbursement for education
- a free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses
- mentorship program
- wellness program
- Women’s Organization
- ongoing philanthropic opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
