Project Engineer II

Since opening our doors in 1979, Collins Engineers, Inc. has provided engineering services in structural and transportation analysis and design. Today, Collins is an ENR Top 500 Design Firm that continues to grow our multi-disciplined firm by providing design and analysis services coupled with field experience to the transportation, marine, construction, and land development industries.

Collins is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Structural Project Engineer II and/or Project Manager to play a key role on our team in Chicago. The ideal candidate will have experience in structural design and structural inspection and an interest in bridge engineering who can bring creative design practice skills balanced with a solid background in the field of structural engineering. This position requires the ability to manage projects, liaise with clients and government agencies, and perform both structural inspections and design. This is a great opportunity for a highly motivated, technically driven professional who is looking for career growth.

TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.

• Independently performs engineering computations involving conventional engineering practices. 
• Provides technical engineering expertise  to ensure the project complies with all engineering standards, codes, specifications, and design instructions. 
• Reviews, analyzes, and resolves field and/or design issues.
• Prepares complete engineering plans or reports.
• Demonstrates strong proficiency in computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment to prepare engineering and design documents.
• Makes design recommendations and/or adaptations.
• Is active in technical societies.
• Publishes engineering papers and/or articles.
• Able to work directly with clients. Responsible for engineering projects of varying size and complexity in field or office in accordance with plans and specifications.
• Plans, schedules, conducts, and/or coordinates detailed phases of assigned project work.
• Is familiar with project budgets and timelines and apprises the Project Manager of potential or anticipates changes in scope.
• Assists in coordinating project schedules and timely completion of projects.
• Assists in proposal preparation, project scoping, estimating project costs, project planning, and project quality. 
• Is available to attend meetings or events outside of normal working hours.
• Directs and supervises the work of other engineers, technicians, drafters and administrative staff.
• Actively observes and acts in an appropriate manner related to safety.
• Ensures that staff needing specialized training in health and safety procedures and practices receive such training and that safety is discussed as an important aspect of their work.

*Relocation is available

The base salary will be estimated between $90,000 - $125,000 plus bonuses and benefits and contingent on relevant experience.

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Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor's degree and/or master’s degree in civil engineering from an accredited four-year university.
• 4-10 years of experience in structural engineering.  
• Experience in the design of, but not limited to, bridges, roadways, railroads, marinas, and/or ports.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) and/or Structural Engineer (S.E.)
• Proficient knowledge of office software (Word, Excel, Bluebeam, etc.).
• Working knowledge in office automation, CADD, and engineering automation tools. Microstation and Openroads/bridge at a minimum.
• Working knowledge of structural design software and automation software for component design (Excel, Mathcad). BrR and STAAD experience at a minimum.
• Must possess strong technical verbal and writing skills and be able to read technical literature and engineering plans.
• Must possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills and be able to apply professional knowledge to the solution of both routine and non-routine tasks and engineering activities.
• The employee must be capable of driving/operating a motor vehicle for company business and maintain a valid driver’s license in the state of residence.

Physical Demands: 

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to walk, sit, climb, or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee may be required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• While in the field, the employee may be required to walk in rugged conditions, work in adverse weather conditions, and stand up to eight hours or more at a time.