About the Role
Structural systems define how buildings stand, perform, and endure. At Colliers Engineering & Design, our structural engineers design and analyze building frameworks that support architectural intent while meeting rigorous safety, code, and performance standards. As part of our integrated Buildings team, we develop customized structural solutions for new construction, renovations, adaptive reuse, additions, and historic preservation projects. Each system is evaluated for strength, serviceability, constructability, and long-term resilience.
Responsibilities
- Demonstrate the ability to apply the fundamentals of intermediate structural engineering concepts and principles to assigned design tasks.
- Complete intermediate structural engineering design tasks under the direct supervision of a licensed professional engineer. Routine basic engineering design task should be performed with limited supervision.
- Apply judgment skills and determine the need to involve advanced technical staff.
- Obtain an intermediate knowledge of architecture and other engineering disciplines and their relationship to structural engineering design and decisions.
- Provide drafting assistance in REVIT and demonstrate the ability to continually improve Revit modeling skills.
- Serve as a mentor and technical advisor to junior staff and engineers.
- Perform construction site visits to observe existing conditions or construction progression.
- Demonstrate investigative competency of general construction practices.
- Effectively work and communicate as part of an architectural and engineering design team.
- Be a technical resource and mentor to interns and Co-op students.
- Perform general construction administration tasks such as shop drawing review, Requests for Information (RFI), etc.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or Architectural Engineering with emphases on structural design (ABET accredited).
- 8+ years of professional experience as a Structural Engineer, preferably in the Buildings space.
- Professional Engineer (PE) preferred in New York State required.
- Intermediate knowledge of performing structural engineering calculations with the aid of computer software, spreadsheets and hand calculations.
- Advanced knowledge and understanding of Revit with a willingness to progress towards an advanced level.
- Advanced understanding of structural engineering software such as RISA, RAM, TEKLA, TEDDS, SAFE, PROFIS, etc. with a willingness to learn and become proficient.
- Proficient knowledge of current building and material design codes and standards such as, IBC, ASCE7, AISC360, ACI318, ACI 530, NDS.
- Intermediate working knowledge of non-technical computer software including: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams.
- Effective time management skills including meeting deadlines and excellent organizational/prioritizing skills.
- Strong work ethic and an individual commitment to a high level of quality and accountability.
- Good interpersonal skills and commitment to both internal and external responsiveness.
- Maintain composure during challenging situations and demonstrate a positive work attitude.
- Self-reflect and strive toward continued development.
- Demonstrate basic client management skills and develop business relationships.
- Understand project scope, schedules, and budgetary restraints.
- Demonstrate basic knowledge of a project's general financial structure and the impact of individual team member contributions as it pertains to profitability.
- Demonstrate basic speaking skills to verbally communicate general technical ideas, concepts and information to a technical and nontechnical audience.
- Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.
Skills
- Structural engineering calculations
- Revit modeling
- RISA
- RAM
- TEKLA
- TEDDS
- SAFE
- PROFIS
- IBC
- ASCE7
- AISC360
- ACI318
- ACI 530
- NDS
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Teams
- Time management
- Organizational skills
- Prioritization skills
- Client management
- Financial structure understanding
- Verbal communication
Location
- Rochester, NY
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 8+ years of professional experience
- Intermediate knowledge
- Advanced knowledge
- Proficient knowledge
- Basic client management skills
- Basic knowledge of financial structure
Education Level
- Bachelor's Degree Civil Engineering or Architectural Engineering with emphases on structural design (ABET accredited)
Salary/Compensations
- $100,000 to $120,000 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
- Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a Structural/Buildings Engineer to join our team in Rochester, NY!
- Come join a growing team with dedicated Civil Engineering professionals!
- 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 have also created an internal culture that provides the resources and technology needed to encourage personal and professional growth opportunities.
