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

From complicated industrial design to simple load ratings, 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 structures for all types of new construction, additions, and renovations. Our engineers have the knowledge and experience to design projects constructed of steel, timber, reinforced concrete, or masonry.

Project Managers are responsible for project schedule and meeting project budgets in addition to Engineering duties. Project Managers will assign tasks and deadlines to Project Engineers and Graduate Engineers and maintain oversight of the progress of the tasks. Project Managers may act as Project Engineer, especially on smaller projects. Project Manager will be in contact with the Client and the Architect to ensure knowledge of the schedule, major design issues, and any Construction Administration challenges.

By developing strong connections with our clients, Colliers Engineering & Design engineers ensure our designs enhance the health, welfare, safety and comfort of building occupants. Our projects include new buildings, renovations and re-purposing. Our engineers will create an environment that is cost effective and employs the most up to date sustainability practices.

Streamlined coordination with other in-house services has facilitated 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.

• Provide primary point of contact for Principals and design team including Architect and General Contractor. Attend project meetings with Architects and other design professionals, Owners, and Contractors.
• Manage project schedule, activities, and budget.
• Work with Structural Director to manage client accounts and maintain continuity of service.
• Identify when scope of work is exceeded and notify client and summarize for Structural Director to create change orders.
• Communicate with Structural Director when milestones are completed and project schedules are updated Invoice work as milestones are completed.
• Review time and cost for projects both complete and in process with Structural Director
• Review time data attributed to projects being managed with Structural Director to ensure accuracy.
• Maintain project phases within BQ: create projects & all associated phases by utilizing administrative staff, verify all project fees for phases, etc.
• Review and maintain a small amount of un-billed time with Structural Director by:Contributing all time on projects to an invoice once phase has been billed.
• Identify un-billed time and determine which invoice the time should be associated with or identify added scope and coordinate with the Structural Director and client to bill for the un-billed time on a monthly basis.
• Maintain CA billing on a monthly basis by reviewing the progress of each project under construction with internal resources.
• Supervise and manage the work of Project Engineers, Graduate Engineers, and Interns. Develop specific tasks for resource allocation with review and follow up. Anticipate and provide guidance where unconventional conditions exist.
• Coordinate with Production Manager to employ internal drawings templates for new projects.
• Ensure all calculations and details are in accordance with relevant codes (IBC, ASCE-7, ACI, AISC, NDS, AISI, etc) based on project-specific jurisdiction.
• Review structural drawings for foundation and framing layout, conformance with Architectural drawings and inclusion of standard notes and details. Ensure structural drawings meet internal standards before moving to engineering.
• Review drawing packages prepared by Project Engineers and make adjustments as needed to ensure quality of product and meet client expectations.
• Act as Project Engineer as required to develop familiarity with internal standards and for complex projects or projects located in high seismic or hurricane prone regions.
• Edit and compile relevant specification sections addressing structural items. Coordinate with Architect on sections and format.
• Manage all construction administration tasks including submittals, shop drawings, RFIs and review of testing reports.

• 10+ years of experience required in building structural design
• P.E. required.
• Should have relevant continuing education courses showing annual advancement of career.
• AutoCAD proficiency 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.
• Mass timber experience or desire to learn 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!

• 10+ years of experience required in building structural design
• P.E. required.
• Should have relevant continuing education courses showing annual advancement of career.
• AutoCAD proficiency 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.
• Mass timber experience or desire to learn 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.