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About the Role

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking an Engineering Designer or Project Engineer to join our Civil/Site Division in Rochester, NY. This role supports a national retail program team, primarily focused on store remodels, expansions, parking lot reconstructions, and site improvement projects for a major national retailer. The position will collaborate with program managers, clients, architects, MEP engineers, and municipalities on site due diligence, conceptual planning, ADA and parking improvements, grading and drainage, stormwater management, utility coordination, and permitting. While the primary focus is national retail program work, this role may also support local land development projects, providing exposure to both high-volume programs and traditional development work. The selected candidate will work in AutoCAD Civil 3D and support projects from feasibility through design, permitting, and construction coordination.

Responsibilities

Apply broad knowledge of principles and practices in land development.
Support civil engineering design for retail site redevelopment projects including store remodels, building expansions, parking lot reconstructions, and site infrastructure improvements for a national retail client.
Independently evaluate, select and adapt standard techniques, procedures and criteria.
Prepare engineering designs, calculations, and supporting technical documentation.
Prepare complete project documents.
Analyze and interpret data and solve engineering problems.
Prepare scopes of work, budgets and schedule assignments.
Assist with proposal development for professional services.
Provide technical leadership, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with project managers and clients to ensure successful project outcomes.
Plan, coordinate, and oversee engineering tasks while delegating work to junior staff.
Present project components in internal and client meetings.
Work within AutoCAD Civil 3D to successfully complete projects within established budgets and deadlines.
Conduct field investigations and site visits as required.
Perform grading, utility, and stormwater designs from concept through permitting.
Coordinate closely with architectural, structural, and MEP design teams to ensure site design integrates seamlessly with building design and utilities.
Coordinate with national client representatives, contractors, and internal program managers to ensure designs meet retailer program standards, local code requirements, and project schedules.
Assist with due diligence reviews, ADA compliance evaluations, and preparation of site development plans required for municipal approvals.
Support a mix of national retail program projects and occasional local land development assignments for regional developer clients.
Conduct site visits as needed for project scoping, pre-construction meetings, and punch list evaluations at project sites throughout New York State and the Northeast.
Work within a high-volume national program environment where multiple projects are managed simultaneously under accelerated schedules.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering (or related field).
3-5 years of relevant experience.
EIT required, PE preferred.
Experience with commerical redevelopment, retail site design, or multi-site development programs is strongly preferred.
Proficient with AutoCAD Civil 3D, HydroCAD, Storm Sewers and other related software packages, as applicable.
Demonstrate general computer skills, knowledge and acumen (i.e., Microsoft Office Suite).
Ability to effectively lead and mentor junior staff, delegate tasks, and foster a collaborative team environment.
Ability to learn and apply technical skills and knowledge.
Demonstrate advanced, general and basic non-routine knowledge of engineering concepts, theories, principles and practices.
Demonstrate basic speaking skills to communicate general technical ideas, concepts and information to a technical and nontechnical audience.
Demonstrate advanced technical and nontechnical writing, editing and proofreading skills.
Demonstrate effective communication skills, both oral and written for the purpose of client, contractor and co-worker interactions.

Skills

AutoCAD Civil 3D
HydroCAD
Storm Sewers
Microsoft Office Suite
Technical leadership
Mentoring junior engineers
Collaboration
Project management
Delegation
Communication (oral and written)

Location

Rochester, NY

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

3-5 years

Education Level

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering (or related field)
EIT
PE preferred

Salary/Compensations

$77,000 to $93,000 per year

Benefits

Company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage
Paid pregnancy disability leave
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Life insurance
Company-matched 401(k)/Roth
Paid time off
Parental leave
Military leave
Employee referral bonuses
Professional license bonuses
Straight time policy for billable hours worked in excess of 40
Reimbursement for education
Free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses
Mentorship program
Wellness program
Women’s Organization
Philanthropic opportunities

About the Company

At Colliers Engineering & Design, our people are our most important resource.
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.
We shape the communities where we live and work through thoughtful site development and redevelopment projects that improve accessibility, safety, and functionality.