Entry-Level Structural Engineer
About The Position
Colliers Engineering & Design is currently seeking an Entry-Level Structural Engineer to join our Water team in Buffalo, NY! Our Water Discipline is growing, and we have exciting projects to engage motivated engineers who enjoy working on a variety of large infrastructure projects that include steel and reinforced concrete design. Our structural engineers often work closely with other Geotech, Hydraulics, Environmental, and Dam Safety engineers, providing great exposure to all aspects of a project. Our projects are unique designs and provide a diverse array of interesting work to keep our staff challenged and engaged. Our upcoming project portfolio includes jobs on some of the largest infrastructure projects in the country. Join our Water team and build your career alongside the best our industry has to offer. Whether designing a new water control structure, upgrading a hydropower dam, rehabilitating a navigation lock facility, or performing work on a levee closure structure, joining the Colliers Engineering & Design Team will accelerate YOUR success!
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in civil engineering required.
- Ability to read, write, and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.
Nice To Haves
- EIT (Engineer-in-Training) certification is a plus.
- Interest in structural engineering projects on or near the water preferred.
- Prior internship or class experience with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation preferred.
Responsibilities
- Perform engineering calculations and create construction cost estimates.
- Work with senior staff to create project designs for structures on or near the water (locks, dams, water control gates, mooring dolphins, etc.).
- Perform QA/QC by verifying design methodology, calculations, outcomes, etc.
- Interpret and understand drawings from various disciplines and respond to requests for information.
- Conduct field inspections and surveys in support of design and construction efforts.
- Research and apply code provisions to design.
- Research design alternatives and document findings for project engineer/manager.
- Evaluate, select, and apply standard engineering techniques and procedures using own judgement.
- Assist senior staff in the creation of proposals, client information, and designs.
- Develop drawings while applying changes and corrections 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 and 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 and ongoing philanthropic opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
