Description

Want to work for a top structural engineering firm, but still retain that small company feel with a family atmosphere? Collins Engineers, Inc. is looking for a motivated Project Engineer to join our team in both our Virginia Beach and Hampton, VA offices. Collins makes its people and culture a top priority, while providing the opportunity to work on a varied mix of interesting and unique projects with the Virginia Department of Transportation as well as Navy and commercial projects. As a mid-size, but growing, multi-disciplined civil engineering and professional services firm, Collins is a great place to grow your career.

This position includes a combination of structural design and inspection projects. Projects primarily include transportation structures (bridges, ancillary) and waterfront facilities (piers, wharves, bulkheads). The position is a mix of office and fieldwork with some travel required.

TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Provides technical engineering information to Project Manager to ensure the project complies with all engineering standards, codes, specifications, and design instructions.
• Reviews, analyzes, and provides recommendations on field and/or design issues.
• Independently preforms moderately difficult engineering computations involving conventional engineering practices.
• Prepares complete engineering plans or reports.
• Uses computer assisted engineering and design software and equipment to prepare engineering and design documents.
• Keeps Project Manager informed of workload and any changes in project scope or additional services.
• Is active in technical societies.
• Responsible for small to moderately difficult projects from inception to completion.
• Has limited communication with clients.
•  Is available to attend meetings or events outside of normal working hours.
• Directs and supervises the work of entry-level engineers, technicians, drafters, and administrative staff.
• Actively observes and acts in an appropriate manner related to safety.

Qualifications

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree and/or master’s degree in civil engineering from an accredited four-year university and a minimum of 5 years’ experience or the equivalent thereof.
• Experience in the inspection and/or design of, but not limited to, bridges, roadways, railroads, marinas, and/or ports.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Engineer-In-Training (E.I.T.) or Professional Engineer (P.E.)