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About the Role

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a Structural Project Engineer for its Structural Engineering team in Austin, TX. The role involves designing structural systems for various building types, ensuring projects meet safety standards and functional requirements. Engineers utilize expertise in steel, timber, reinforced concrete, and masonry. Project Managers oversee project schedules, budgets, and client communication, potentially acting as Project Engineers on smaller projects. The company focuses on enhancing the health, welfare, safety, and comfort of building occupants through cost-effective and sustainable designs, with streamlined coordination across all phases of structural design and construction.

Responsibilities

Provide primary point of contact for Principals and design team including Architect and General Contractor.
Attend project meetings with Architects and other design professionals, Owners, and Contractors.
Manage project schedule, activities, and budget.
Work with Structural Director to manage client accounts and maintain continuity of service.
Identify scope of work exceedances and notify client, summarizing for Structural Director to create change orders.
Communicate with Structural Director upon milestone completion and schedule updates.
Invoice work as milestones are completed.
Review project time and cost with Structural Director.
Review time data attributed to projects with Structural Director for accuracy.
Maintain project phases within BQ, including project creation, phase association, and fee verification.
Review and maintain un-billed time with Structural Director by contributing all time on projects to an invoice once the phase has been billed.
Identify un-billed time, determine appropriate invoice association, or identify added scope and coordinate with Structural Director and client for billing.
Maintain Construction Administration billing monthly by reviewing project progress with internal resources.
Supervise and manage the work of Project Engineers, Graduate Engineers, and Interns.
Develop specific tasks for resource allocation with review and follow-up.
Anticipate and provide guidance for unconventional conditions.
Coordinate with Production Manager to use internal drawing templates for new projects.
Ensure all calculations and details comply with relevant codes (IBC, ASCE-7, ACI, AISC, NDS, AISI, etc.) based on project jurisdiction.
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 before proceeding to engineering.
Review drawing packages prepared by Project Engineers and make adjustments to ensure product quality and meet client expectations.
Act as Project Engineer as required for internal standards familiarity and for complex or high-risk projects.
Edit and compile relevant specification sections addressing structural items.
Coordinate with Architect on specification sections and format.
Manage all construction administration tasks including submittals, shop drawings, RFIs, and review of testing reports.

Requirements

10+ years of experience required in building structural design.
P.E. required.
Possess relevant continuing education courses showing annual career advancement.
AutoCAD proficiency required.
Possess an intermediate to advanced understanding of structural design software such RISA, RAM, TEKLA, TEDDS, SAFE, PROFIS, etc.
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 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
Structural design software
Building and material design codes and standards (IBC, ASCE7, AISC360, ACI318, ACI 530, NDS)
Steel design principles
Concrete design principles
Masonry design principles
Wood design principles
Mass timber design
Communication skills

Location

Austin, TX

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

10+ years

Education Level

P.E. required

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 within a work week
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.