Description

As a growing and multi-disciplined civil engineering and professional services firm, Collins is a great place to grow your career and advance your passion. Collins Engineers, Inc. provides design and analysis services coupled with field experience to the transportation, marine, construction, and land development industries. Collins provides the resources and opportunities of a top structural engineering firm, while still retaining the connections of a small company.

THIS OPPORTUNITY

Collins is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Structural Project Engineer II to play a key role on our team in Boise, Idaho. The ideal candidate will have experience in structural design and structural inspection and an interest in bridge engineering who can bring creative design practice skills balanced with a solid background in the field of structural engineering. This position requires the ability to manage projects, liaise with clients and government agencies, and perform both structural inspections and design. This is a great opportunity for a highly motivated, technically driven professional who is looking for career growth.

Responsibilities: 

• Provide technical engineering expertise to Project Manager and/or client to ensure the project complies with all engineering standards, codes, specifications, and design instructions. 

• Review, analyze, and resolve field and/or design issues.

• Perform complex engineering computations involving conventional engineering practices.

• Prepare complete engineering plans or reports.

• Demonstrate strong proficiency in computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment to prepare engineering and design documents.

• Make design recommendations and/or adaptations.

• Publish engineering papers and/or articles.

• Responsible for engineering projects of varying size and complexity in field or office in accordance with plans and specifications.

• Plan, schedule, conduct, and/or coordinate detailed phases of assigned project work.

• Is familiar with project budgets and timelines and apprises the Project Manager of potential or anticipates changes in scope.

• Assist in coordinating project schedules and timely completion of projects.

• Assist in proposal preparation, project scoping, and estimating project costs.

• Direct and supervise the work of other engineers, technicians, drafters, and administrative staff.

Qualifications

WHO YOU ARE:

• Bachelor's degree and/or master’s degree in civil engineering from an accredited four-year university.

• 4 years or more experience in project engineering.

• Experience in the inspection and/or design of, but not limited to, bridges, roadways, railroads, marinas, and/or ports.

• Professional Engineer (P.E.) or ability to obtain within one year.

• Valid driver’s license