Senior Bridge Project Engineer
About The Position
Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to join its Bridges & Structures team in Albany, New York. The team provides bridge services from scoping, planning, and preliminary engineering through final design, working with clients to develop safe, efficient, economical, and environmentally sensitive solutions for projects of varying scales. The Senior Project Engineer leads technical design and assigned staff on bridge projects, coordinates design work with other disciplines, and supports project delivery from planning through construction. The role also includes quality oversight, client and contractor coordination, staff development, and contributions to project pursuits and internal standards.
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 eligibility through reciprocity.
- Strong work ethic and willingness to continue learning.
- Ability to read, write, and understand English for comprehending written job-related 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 bridge design work plans and coordinate with other disciplines.
- Perform cost estimating, develop specifications and construction documents, and lead construction-phase support tasks.
- Assist with 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 plan.
- 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.
- Access to hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses through an in-house resource.
- Mentorship program.
- Wellness program.
- Women's Organization.
- Philanthropic opportunities.
- Potential for career advancement.
- Safe and comfortable work environment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
