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Colliers Engineering & Design is currently seeking a Structural Project Engineer to join our Structural Engineering team in our Austin, TX; Houston, TX; or San Antonio, TX office.

From industrial design to multifamily, Colliers Engineering & Design engineers will ensure your project meets today’s safety standards as well as your functional requirements. Our structural engineers are able to design the structural systems for buildings, foundations, and earth retention for all types of new construction, additions, adaptive reuse, and renovations. Our engineers have the knowledge and experience to design projects utilizing steel framing, conventional and pt concrete, mass timber, wood framing, light gauge, and masonry.
Project Engineers can be responsible for: calculations, modeling, redlining, detailing, back checking, specifications, RFI, and OOC. A project engineer with a PE license may sign and seal their drawings. Throughout all steps of the project the Project Engineer will consult with an assigned Project Manager. A Project Engineer may interact with the design architect to resolve design issues, coordinate drawings, and perform CA duties. Project Engineers will receive tasks from Project Managers. Depending on resource allocation and project
complexity task may be one portion of a project such as gravity design or may be broader such as CD’s and CA.
By developing strong connections with our clients, Colliers Engineering & Design engineers ensure our designs meet project goals. Our projects include new buildings, renovations and re-purposing.
Streamlined coordination with other in-house services will facilitate an efficient approach and complete engineering package that spans all phases of structural design and construction. This includes feasibility studies, scope and condition assessment, code compliance review, static/dynamic load analyses, drawing preparation, bidding services, and construction administration.

• Become knowledgeable with CED systems for structural calculations, structural drawings and construction administration.
• Compile and modify General Notes sections from CED template.
• Perform routine structural calculations by hand and with the assistance of design programs to develop personal familiarity with material codes (concrete, steel, wood, masonry, light gauge) and CED resources.
• Review and modify typical detail templates as applicable for each project.
• Draw custom details as required for projects.
• Review structural drawings for foundation and framing layout, coordination with Architectural drawings and inclusion of standard notes and details. Ensure structural drawings meet CED standards.
• Redline structural drawings for drafting technicians.
• Prepare calculation and drawing packages for review by Project Managers.
• Review construction material submittals and shop drawings for conformance.
• Respond to construction Fequests For Information (RFIs) and provide solutions to field issues.

• 4+ years of professional building structural engineering experience required. 
• P.E. required.
• Possess an intermediate to advanced understanding of structural design software such RISA, RAM, TEKLA, TEDDS, SAFE, PROFIS, etc. with a willingness to learn and adapt to new software.
• A willingness to learn and adapt to new software and client needs.
• Understanding of steel, concrete, masonry, and wood design principles.
• Light gauge experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of current building and material design codes and standards such as IBC, ASCE7, AISC360, ACI318, ACI 530 or NDS.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills.
• Able to work independently and also collaboratively on a team.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

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!

• 4+ years of professional building structural engineering experience required. 
• P.E. required.
• Possess an intermediate to advanced understanding of structural design software such RISA, RAM, TEKLA, TEDDS, SAFE, PROFIS, etc. with a willingness to learn and adapt to new software.
• A willingness to learn and adapt to new software and client needs.
• Understanding of steel, concrete, masonry, and wood design principles.
• Light gauge experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of current building and material design codes and standards such as IBC, ASCE7, AISC360, ACI318, ACI 530 or NDS.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills.
• Able to work independently and also collaboratively on a team.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.