Structural Engineer - Buildings - Colliers Engineering & Design

Bergmann, an affiliate of Colliers Engineering & Design is looking for a Structural Engineer to join our Northeast Buildings team in our Albany, NY 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.

• Perform engineering calculations with the aid of computer software, spreadsheets, and hand calculations 
• Create structural design plans and details in AutoCAD and Revit
• • Review and edit structural bid specifications
• Perform the functions of a Project Engineer
• Perform site visits, make observations of ongoing construction progress, and survey the structural components of existing buildings independently or with minimal supervision.
• Create structural assessment reports and structural program phase studies.
• Coordinate with architects, owners, and other engineering disciplines 
• Review shop drawings and respond to RFI’s
• Perform QA/QC related tasks

Who We're Looking For: All candidates should have a minimum a Bachelors degree in Civil, Structural or Architectural Engineering from an ABET accredited university and at least 3+ years of professional experience designing buildings. Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam is required. The ability to register for the Principles and Practice of Engineering (PE) exam within one year is preferred.

What You'll Need to Be Successful: 

• AutoCAD (minimum of basic skills; preferably intermediate/advanced)
• Revit (minimum of basic skills; preferably intermediate/advanced)
• At minimum a basic (preferably intermediate/advanced) understanding of RISA, RAM, TEKLA, TEDDS, SAFE, PROFIS, etc. 
• A willingness to learn and adapt to new software and client needs
• Understanding of steel, concrete, masonry, and wood design principles
• Knowledge of current building and material design codes and standards such as, IBC, IEBC, ASCE7, AISC360, ACI318, TMS 402, NDS
• Strong Microsoft Office (Specifically Word and Excel) skills
• Able to work independently and also collaboratively on a team
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
• Previous internships/co-ops/full-time position in an engineering office setting, materials testing laboratory, and/or construction field highly preferred! 

Compensation: $67,432.93 - $91,861.60 DOQ

At Bergmann, an affilaite of 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!