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About the Role

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a Structural Project Engineer for their Austin, TX office. The role involves designing structural systems for various building types, foundations, and earth retention structures, ensuring projects meet safety standards and functional requirements. Engineers work with steel, timber, reinforced concrete, or masonry and consult with Project Managers throughout all project phases.

Responsibilities

Become knowledgeable with internal systems for structural calculations, structural drawings and construction administration.
Compile and modify sections from internal library for inclusion with General Notes.
Perform routine structural calculations by hand and with the assistance of design programs to develop personal familiarity with material codes and internal resources.
Review internal detail templates and verification application of standard details to new projects.
Develop modifications where variations exist.
Review structural drawings for foundation and framing layout, conformance with Architectural drawings and inclusion of standard notes and details.
Ensure structural drawings meet internal standards.
Hand sketch redlines on structural drawings for drafting technicians.
Open and manipulate architectural drawings to verify the work of drafting technicians and investigate coordination issues.
Prepare calculation and drawing packages for review by Project Managers.
Review material submittments and shop drawings for conformance.
Edit and compile relevant specification sections addressing structural items.
Coordinate with Architect on sections and format.
Respond to Requests For Information (RFIs) and provide solutions to field issues.

Requirements

4+ years of experience required in building structural design
P.E. required.
4+ years of professional building structural engineering experience required.
AutoCAD proficiency required.
Possess an intermediate to advanced understanding of structural design software such RISA, RAM, TEKLA, TEDDS, SAFE, PROFIS, etc. with a willingness to learn and adapt to new software.
A willingness to learn and adapt to new software and client needs.
Understanding of steel, concrete, masonry, and wood design principles.
Mass timber experience or desire to learn preferred.
Knowledge of current building and material design codes and standards such as IBC, ASCE7, AISC360, ACI318, ACI 530 or NDS.
Strong Microsoft Office skills.
Able to work independently and also collaboratively on a team.
Strong communication skills.
Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

Skills

AutoCAD
RISA
RAM
TEKLA
TEDDS
SAFE
PROFIS
Microsoft Office

Location

Austin, TX

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

4+ years

Education Level

PE License

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

Colliers Engineering & Design engineers ensure projects meet today’s safety standards as well as functional requirements.
Our structural engineers are able to design the structural systems for buildings, foundations, and earth retention structures for all types of new construction, additions, and renovations.
Our engineers have the knowledge and experience to design projects constructed of steel, timber, reinforced concrete, or masonry.
By developing strong connections with our clients, Colliers Engineering & Design engineers ensure our designs enhance the health, welfare, safety and comfort of building occupants.
Our projects include new buildings, renovations and re-purposing.
Our engineers will create an environment that is cost effective and employs the most up to date sustainability practices.
Streamlined coordination with other in-house services has facilitated an efficient approach and complete engineering package that spans all phases of structural design and construction.
This includes feasibility studies, scope and condition assessment, code compliance review, static/dynamic load analyses, drawing preparation, bidding services, and construction administration.