Overview

Collins is an ENR Top 500 Design Firm, providing design and analysis services coupled with field experience to the transportation, marine, construction, and land development industries. As a mid-size, but growing, multi-disciplined civil engineering and professional services firm, Collins is a great place to grow your career. Large enough to provide a broad range of experiences and exposure to a variety of hands-on projects across multiple functions and business units, but small enough to retain a flexible environment and family atmosphere. 

Collins is seeking a self-motivated Structural Design Project Engineer to be an integral part of our team in Port Arthur, TX. This position will provide the opportunity to work on a varied mix of structural design projects and load ratings. This person will support the Southeast Division of Collins which has offices located in Fairfax, Newport News, Virginia Beach, Charleston, SC, Lexington, KY and Port Arthur, TX.

Collins promotes an "open door" policy with leaders who listen to suggestions at all levels, so applicants who bring their own ideas and who enjoy a collaborative workspace will excel. Collins brings the support needed to advance your career, where continuous development and education, and participation with technical committees will be encouraged and supported.

SUMMARY

The Senior Engineer is a senior technical advisor, providing technical leadership on complex or specialized projects by performing the following duties.

Position Description

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

• Responsible for acting independently on technical matters pertaining to their area of expertise.
• Provides technical engineering expertise to Project Managers, engineers and/or clients to ensure the project complies with all engineering standards, codes, specifications, and design instructions.
• Reviews, analyzes, and resolves field and/or design issues.
• Provides expertise in complex engineering computations involving conventional engineering practices.
• Serves as the technical specialist on engineering projects of varying size and complexity in field or office in accordance with plans and specifications.
• Is active in technical societies.
• Publishes engineering papers and/or articles.
• Responsible for engineering projects of varying size and complexity in field or office in accordance with plans and specifications.
• Plans, schedules, conducts, and/or coordinates detailed phases of assigned project work.
• Assists in coordinating project schedules and timely completion of projects.
• Assists in ensuring that external client focus is top priority of the region and those systems, processes, and activities that focus on the clients at all levels of the region are implemented.
• Provides technical leadership in the pursuit process, including: proposal preparation, estimating project costs, contract negotiations, project quality, and project profitability.
• Is available to attend meetings or events outside of normal working hours.
• Provides leadership to project teams and support staff.
• Supervises all staff necessary to complete assignments.
• Serves as a coach for other Project Engineers and technical staff.
• Actively observes and acts in an appropriate manner related to safety.
• Ensures 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.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree and/or master’s degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited four-year university
• 15 years or more progressive experience in project engineering.
• Experience in the inspection and/or design of, but not limited to, bridges, roadways, railroads, marinas, and/or ports.
• Maintains competency in and serves as major firm resource in field of expertise.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Professional Engineer (P.E.) and/or Structural Engineer (S.E.)
• Valid driver’s license 

Additional Information

View physical demands and our commitment to safety. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

As a federal contractor, Collins Engineers is a drug and alcohol-free workplace. 

Notice to Third Party Agencies

Collins Engineers, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action/M/F/Vet/Disability Employer.

For more information, please download the below documents: 

EEO is the Law Poster | EEO is the Law Supplement | Pay Transparency Policy Statement

*Note: to enable links and learn more about our benefits and culture, please view this posting on the Collins website at https://www.collinsengr.com/careers/benefits/.