Entry-Level Engineer

Collins is an ENR Top 500 Design Firm. We have opportunities for you.

As an Engineer in our Boise, ID, office, you will have the chance to be coached by seasoned engineers. This position will provide the opportunity for growth, where continuing development and participation in professional societies is encouraged and supported. The primary responsibility of this role is conducting a variety of inspection projects including bridges, tunnels, highways, railroads, and ancillary structures. You will have the ability to solve technical problems and steward solutions through the delivery process. This position is a combination of design and field work with some travel required.

Typical Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform design and inspection/field work that does not require previous experience.
• Field work required, which could include nights and weekends.
• Assist in the completion of inspection and assessment reports.       
• Prepare design computations and quantity estimates.
• Keep project managers informed of workload and any changes to project scope or additional services.
• Use computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment to prepare calculation packages and design drawings.
• Is active in technical societies.
• Is able to attend meetings or events outside of normal working hours.
• Has limited communication with clients.
• Instruct draftspersons/technicians on design drawings, data entry, and report preparation.
• Actively observes and acts in an appropriate manner related to safety.
• Other duties may be assigned.

*Relocation is available

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited four-year university, plus appropriate continuing education.
• 0-4 years of experience.
• Engineer-In-Training (E.I.T.) certification or ability to obtain within one year. 
• A 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; 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 8 hours or more at a time. 

 *The base salary will be estimated between $64,272 - $85,363 plus bonuses and benefits and contingent on relevant experience. 

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