Entry-Level Structural Engineer - Colliers Engineering & Design

Bergmann, an affiliate of Colliers Engineering & Design, is currently seeking an Entry-Level Structural Engineer to join our Water group in Albany, NY! Our Water Discipline is growing, and we have exciting projects to engage motivated engineers who enjoy working on a variety of projects varying from steel and concrete to site and earthwork with regular involvement with roadway, structure, utility, and environmental aspects, too.  Our projects are unique designs and provide a diverse array of interesting work to keep our staff challenged and engaged. Our upcoming project portfolio includes jobs on some of the largest infrastructure projects in the country.

Join our Water team and build your career alongside the best our industry has to offer. Whether designing a new water control structure, upgrading a hydropower dam, rehabilitating a lock facility or performing work on a levee closure structure, joining the Colliers Engineering & Design Team will accelerate YOUR success!

• Perform engineering calculations and create construction cost estimates
• Steel, Concrete, Prestressed Concrete, Timber design
• Work with senior engineers to create project designs for structures on or near the water (locks, dams, water control gates, moorings, etc.)
• Perform QA/QC by verifying design methodology, calculations, outcomes, etc.
• Interpret and understand drawings from multiple disciplines for specific projects and respond to requests for information.
• Conduct field inspections and surveys in support of design and construction efforts – investigate variables, obtain measurements, photographs, videos, and take detailed notes. Write reports documenting observations.
• Research and apply code provisions to design.
• Research design alternatives and document findings for project engineer/manager.
• Evaluate, select and apply standard engineering techniques and procedures, using own judgement to make adaptations and modifications to existing designs.
• Assist Project Engineers and leaders as needed in the creation of proposals, client information, and designs.
• Develop drawings by modifying or replicating a prior project, applying changes and corrections from redlined drawings, and/or creating drawings from sketches of others or from own design.

• Bachelors’ Degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university
• EIT candidates preferred
• Interest in Structural Engineering projects especially on or near the water; prior experience preferred but not required
• CAD (AutoCAD, MicroStation) skills are a plus
• Strong Microsoft Office skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Desire to work collaboratively in a team environment

At Bergmann, an affiliate 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!