Project Engineer - Structural Design

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Collins is seeking a self-motivated Structural Design-Project Engineer to be an integral part of our team. This position will provide the opportunity to work on a varied mix of structural design projects and load ratings. This person will support the Southeast Division of Collins, which has offices located in Fairfax; Newport News; Virginia Beach; Charleston, SC; Lexington, KY; and Port Arthur, TX. You can choose any of these locations to work from and flexible scheduling will be considered.

Typical Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides technical engineering expertise to project manager and/or client to ensure the project complies with all engineering standards, codes, specifications, and design instructions. 
• Reviews, analyzes, and resolves field and/or design issues.
• Performs complex engineering computations involving conventional engineering practices.
• 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.
• 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 anticipated changes in scope.
• Assists in coordinating project schedules and timely completion of projects.
• Assists in proposal preparation, project scoping, and estimating project costs.
• Directs and supervises the work of other engineers, technicians, drafters, and administrative staff.
• Other duties may be assigned.

*Relocation is available.

 *The base salary will be estimated between $83,200 - $135,200 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 years or more experience in project engineering.  
• Experience in the inspection and/or design of, but not limited to, bridges, roadways, railroads, marinas, and/or ports and load ratings.
• Must have experience with AASHTO BrR software.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) certification.
• Valid driver’s license.

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; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee frequently is required to talk or hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.