Senior Bridge Project Engineer
About The Position
Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to join its Bridges & Structures team in Rochester, New York. The team provides bridge services from scoping, planning, and preliminary engineering through final design for bridges of varying sizes. It works with clients to develop solutions that are safe, efficient, economical, and sensitive to the environment. The Senior Project Engineer leads technical design and assigned staff on bridge projects, coordinates design work across disciplines, and supports projects through construction. The role also involves quality oversight, staff development, client and project-team communication, and contributions to project pursuits and internal standards. The position may include signing or stamping drawings or reports and serving as Engineer of Record.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in civil engineering.
- 12 or more years of professional design engineering work related to bridges or structures.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license in New York State or through reciprocity.
- Strong work ethic and willingness to continue learning.
- Ability to read, write, and understand English for job-related written communications and verbal instructions and interactions.
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree.
- Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or MicroStation.
- Knowledge of NYSDOT, AASHTO, and AREMA design codes.
Responsibilities
- Lead technical design and assigned staff on bridge projects.
- Develop work plans for bridge designs and coordinate with other disciplines.
- Perform cost estimating, develop specifications and construction documents, and lead construction-phase support tasks.
- Assist in mentoring and developing design staff.
- Participate in developing and updating internal standards of practice.
- Perform quality control and assurance checks on design computations, computer modeling, CAD drawings, reports, estimates, and specifications.
- Serve as a point of contact for clients, other design professionals, and contractors.
- Act as quality coordinator for discipline-led projects.
- Assist in developing technical narratives, scopes, and fees for project pursuits.
- May serve on professional association committees.
- May stamp or sign drawings or reports and/or serve as Engineer of Record for a project.
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 and 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.
- Safe and comfortable work environment.
- Potential for career advancement.
- Opportunities to impact society through projects and company-sponsored activities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
