Hydraulic Structural Engineer

Description

Want the resources and opportunities of a top structural engineering firm, while still retaining the connections of a small company? Collins Engineers, Inc. provides design and analysis services coupled with field experience to the transportation, marine, construction, and land development industries. As a growing and multi-disciplined civil engineering and professional services firm, Collins is a great place to grow your career and advance your passion.

Collins has an opening for a Hydraulic Structural Engineer in our St. Paul, MN, or Grand Fork, ND, office. The primary responsibility of this role is conducting scour plans of action for bridge structure safety inspections as well as hydrographic surveys. You will be expected to utilize procedures for estimating local scour at bridge piers and abutments and use analytical techniques to determine the need for scour plans of action. This role offers the chance to work with industry leaders while using innovative technology. You will have the independence to solve technical problems and steward solutions through the delivery process. You must have completed the NHI course for Stream Stability and Scour at Highway Bridges. This position requires proficient use of HEC-RAS software. This position is a combination of design and field work with some travel required. This position will provide the opportunity for growth, where continuing development and participation in professional societies will be encouraged and supported.

 Typical Duties and Responsibilities:

• 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 performs 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.
• Other duties may be assigned.

 *Relocation is available

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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 4 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.
• Successful completion of NHI 135046 Stream Stability and Scour course
• Proficient in HEC-RAS software.
• Engineer-In-Training (E.I.T.) or Professional Engineer (P.E.) certification required.
• Professional Land Surveyor ( PLS) a plus.
• 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; stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to walk, sit, climb, or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee may be required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• While in the field, the employee may be required to walk in rugged conditions, work in adverse weather conditions, and stand up to eight hours or more at a time. 

Salary : $80,000 - $110,000