Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a Senior Engineer to join our Highway & Traffic Engineering team in Albany, NY!
You'll apply engineering fundamentals in technical support of project design teams, along with being a resource for junior staff members while holding a high degree of collaboration across disciplines. You will gain a wide range of experience in traffic, roadways, pedestrian, and bicycle facilities. You'll work in an office, have an opportunity to do fieldwork, and observe projects in construction. This position may also include opportunities for client-facing interactions to complement team and independent work.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate, select, and apply engineering techniques and principles, with the guidance of senior staff, to develop designs, reports, presentation materials, and other elements necessary for project success.
- Lead in the development of highway and traffic design plans that may include grading, traffic signals, drainage, pavement, and utilities.
- Lead in performing engineering calculations, writing technical reports, and presenting findings to project engineers and managers.
- Recognize applicable codes for design tasks and apply those provisions.
- Interpret drawings, often involving multiple disciplines, for specific projects.
- Submit concept designs and work through approval processes such as obtaining agency permits.
- Lead in the creation and quality of project cost estimates.
- Work closely with project managers on both public & private contracts to meet schedule, budget, and quality goals.
- Fluency in MicroStation and create plans, profiles, 3D CADD models, etc. Fluency in AutoCAD Civil 3d is a plus.
- Occasionally lead or assist entry-level engineer's design tasks.
- Establish and maintain positive relationships with co-workers, supervisors, clients, and colleagues.
- Perform self QA/QC for design methodology, plans, calculations, and outcomes, etc., and to respond efficiently to supervisor's QA/QC of work.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or civil engineering technology.
- 2 to 4 years' experience in engineering design.
- E.I.T. preferred, or ability to obtain within 6 months.
- Desire to become a licensed PE in the future.
- Background with Highway and/or Traffic design concepts and willingness to work on both is preferred.
- MicroStation, Geopak/InRoads and current OpenRoads design experience is preferred;Civil 3D experience is a plus.
- General knowledge of NYSDOT specifications and standards is preferred. Prior experience with NYSDOT or Local Administered Federal Aid projects is a plus.
- Ability to ensure designs are in accordance with company and client production and design standards.
- Willingness to learn new software technologies.
- Work both independently and with a team.
- Possess a strong work ethic, good communication skills, an attention to detail and exhibit an eagerness to learn.
Compensation: $68,600 - $89,600 DOQ.
What We Offer
At Colliers Engineering & Design, our people are our most important resource. That's why 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.
This dedication begins with supporting a work life balance through a generous compensation package that includes: company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid pregnancy disability leave; short- and long-term disability insurance; life insurance; a company-matched 401(k)/Roth; paid time off that includes parental and military leave; employee referral and professional license bonuses and a straight time policy that compensates exempt employees for billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours within a work week.
We have also created an internal culture that provides the resources and technology needed to encourage personal and professional growth opportunities through reimbursement for education; a free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses; mentorship program; wellness program; Women's Organization and ongoing philanthropic opportunities.
Apply today to learn how you can join our team of professionals, so we can help you Accelerate Your Success!
