Structural Project Engineer (48293)

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Build with Purpose. Engineer the Extraordinary. At Collins, you’ll go beyond the desk, using cutting-edge technology and hands-on expertise to deliver lasting infrastructure that strengthens communities. As an ENR Top 500 firm with 45 years of excellence, we pair innovation with field experience and a people-first culture that puts your growth first. 

Collins is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Structural Project Engineer to play a key role on our team in our Salt Lake City, Utah, office. The ideal candidate will have experience in structural design for bridges and construction engineering along with a solid background in the field of structural engineering and can bring creative design skills to the team. 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. 

Typical Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Reviews, analyzes, and resolves field and/or design issues. 

• Performs complex engineering computations involving conventional engineering practices. 

• Prepares complete engineering plans or reports. 

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

• Makes design recommendations and/or adaptations. 

• Publishes engineering papers and/or articles. 

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

• Plans, schedules, conducts, and coordinates detailed phases of assigned project work. 

• Assists in coordinating project schedules to ensure timely completion. 

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

• Directs and supervises the work of engineers, technicians, drafters, and administrative staff. 

• Ensures that staff requiring specialized health and safety training receive such training and that safety is emphasized as an integral part of their work. 

• Performs other duties as assigned. 

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*Relocation is available

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Education and/or Experience: 

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

• Minimum 4 years or more experience in project engineering.   

• Experience in the inspection and/or design of various structures, including but not limited to, bridges, roadways, and railroads. Experience with construction engineering such as demo plans and staging plans. 

• Professional Engineer (P.E.) certification required. 

• Valid driver’s license. 

Physical Demands:  

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. 

• The employee frequently is required to talk or hear. 

• The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. 

• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. 

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. 

Salary : $82,500 - $93,500