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Senior Bridge Project Engineer

Colliers Engineering & Design
Buffalo, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 9/19/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/11/2026
Overview

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to join our growing Bridges & Structure’s team in New York! We are seeking candidates in the Albany, Rochester, Buffalo, and Syracuse areas.

Our bridge experts partner with our clients to understand project objectives, while formulating solutions that result in successful outcomes that are safe, efficient, economical and sensitive to the environment. This highly skilled team of professionals offers a full range of bridge services from scoping, planning and preliminary engineering through final design, for small to large scale bridges.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the technical design and assigned staff on bridge projects.
  • Develop work plans for bridge designs while coordinating with other disciplines.
  • Perform cost estimating, develop specifications/construction documents, and lead construction phase support tasks.
  • Assist in the mentoring and development of design staff.
  • Participate in the development and updates of internal standards of practices.
  • 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 the development of technical narratives, scope and fee for project pursuits.
  • May serve on professional association committees.
  • May stamp/sign drawings or reports and/or serve as Engineer of Record for the project.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in civil engineering is required; masters degree is a plus.
  • 8 years of professional design engineering work related to bridges or structures is required.
  • PE license is required in New York State (or through reciprocity).
  • Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil3D and/or MicroStation is a plus.
  • Strong work ethic and willingness for continued learning.
  • Knowledge of NYSDOT, AASHTO and AREMA design codes a plus.
  • Ability to read, write, and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

Compensation: $91,105 to $124,400 per year (depending on qualifications)

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 as well as 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; mentorship program; wellness program; 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!

Salary : $91,105 - $124,400

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