Structural Project Engineer II

Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

• Category: Structural Engineering

Description

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As a leader in the transportation, marine, construction, and land development industries, Collins offers an interesting and varied mix of projects and great career advancement opportunities. Large enough to provide a broad range of experiences but small enough to retain a flexible environment. Collins is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Structural Project Engineer to play a key role on our team in our Salt Lake City, UT, office. The ideal candidate will have experience in structural design for bridges and construction engineering along with a solid background in the field of structural engineering who can bring creative design skills to the team. This position requires the ability to manage projects, liaise with clients and government agencies, and perform both structural inspections and design. This is a great opportunity for a highly motivated, technically driven professional who is looking for career growth.

Typical Duties and Responsibilities:

Review, analyze, and resolve field and/or design issues.

Perform complex engineering computations involving conventional engineering practices.

Prepare complete engineering plans or reports.

Demonstrate strong proficiency in computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment to prepare engineering and design documents.

Make design recommendations and/or adaptations.

Publish engineering papers and/or articles.

Responsible for engineering projects of varying size and complexity in field or office in accordance with plans and specifications.

Plan, schedule, conduct, and/or coordinate detailed phases of assigned project work.

Assist in coordinating project schedules and timely completion of projects.

Assist in proposal preparation, project scoping, and estimating project costs.

Direct and supervise the work of other engineers, technicians, drafters, and administrative staff.

Ensure that staff needing specialized training in health and safety procedures and practices receives such training and that safety is discussed as an important aspect of their work.

Other duties may be assigned. 

*Utah is a great state to live and work in, especially if you are looking for a new career challenge. Utah has a booming economy, low cost of living, a high standard of living, and a diverse and friendly population. Utah has something for everyone. 

*Relocation is available

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience:

Bachelor's degree and/or master’s degree in civil engineering from an accredited four-year university.

Minimum 4 years or more experience in project engineering. 

Experience in the inspection and/or design of, but not limited to, bridges, roadways and railroads.

Experience with construction engineering such as demo plans and staging plans.

Professional Engineer (P.E.) certification.

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; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.

The employee frequently is required to talk or hear.

The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Company

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Collins Engineers Inc.

In 1979, Collins Engineers, Inc. opened its doors in Chicago providing engineering services in structural and transportation analysis and design, and underwater engineering. It was in the field of underwater engineering that Collins pioneered the use of professional engineers as diving inspectors in the evaluation of underwater structures.

Today, Collins is an ENR Top 500 Design Firm and provides design and analysis services coupled with field experience to the transportation, marine, construction, and land development industries. Collins’ insistence on obtaining firsthand knowledge means that our engineers are on the project from start to finish, from the initial on-site inspection to the design of repairs, from performing the construction administration to following up with construction inspection. Such practical experience provides a unique and customized approach in the development of solutions, and provides continuity for our clients.

Not only does Collins incorporate this valuable knowledge into its engineering services, Collins applies it to the advancement of the industry as a whole. Collins regularly authors manuals in conjunction with participating in the implementation of industry protocol, nationally and internationally. Continually on the leading edge of standards and methodology, Collins provides engineering ingenuity and solutions to complex problems, and realistic, honest answers.