Engineering Designer - Civil/Site Land Development

Overview

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking an Engineering Designer to join its Civil/Site Discipline in Newburgh, NY. Learn the practical application of engineering principles by participating in the collection, processing, and evaluation of data and assisting in the initial preparation of technical reports, plans and other contract documents. The individual’s degree of involvement will be based upon his/her exposure and experience with respect to the assigned work.

Join our Civil/Site team and build your career alongside the best our industry has to offer. Whether facilitating a large warehousing complex, all-star sporting arena, commercial/residential development, or planning a mixed-use establishment in a downtown business district, joining Colliers Engineering & Design will accelerate YOUR success!

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering calculations and create estimates.
• Develop drawings by modifying or replicating a prior project, applying changes and corrections from redlined drawings, and/or creating drawings from sketches of others or from own design.
• Ensure designs are in accordance with company and client production and design standards.
• Perform QA/QC by verifying design methodology, calculations, outcomes, etc.
• Interpret and understand drawings from multiple disciplines for specific projects and respond to requests for information regarding same.
• Conduct field inspections and surveys, investigate variables, obtain measurements, photographs, videos, and take notes; write reports documenting same.
• Research and apply code provisions to design.
• Work with senior engineers to create project designs.
• Utilize AutoCad Civil 3D on a daily basis.
• Research design options and document findings for project manager.
• Evaluate, select and apply standard engineering techniques and procedures, using own judgement to make adaptations and modifications to existing designs. Assist Project Engineers and leaders as needed in the creation of designs.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (or related field).
• 0-2 years of related experience.
• Engineer in Training preferred.
• Valid driver’s license preferred.
• Interest in Civil/Site Engineering projects; prior experience preferred but not required.
• Strong CAD skills, including AutoCAD, Civil 3D, HydroCAD, and WaterCAD.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills.
• Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.
• Attention to detail.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Land Development project experience is a plus.
  
  

What We Offer

At Colliers Engineering & Design, our people are our most important resource. That’s why we are committed to providing all our employees with a safe, comfortable work environment, potential for career advancement, and the ability to impact society through their projects and company-sponsored activities.

This dedication begins with supporting a work-life balance through a generous compensation package that includes 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.

We have also created an internal culture that provides the resources and technology needed to encourage personal and professional growth opportunities through reimbursement for education, a free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses, a mentorship program, a wellness program, a Women’s Organization, and ongoing philanthropic opportunities.

Apply today to learn how you can join our team of professionals so we can help you Accelerate Your Success!