Structural Design- Group Manager

Description

Collins is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Structural Engineer to play a key role as a Structural Design-Group Manager on our team in Boise, ID. The ideal candidate will have experience in bridge and transportation design projects. We are looking for a skilled professional who can bring creative design practice/problem solving skills balanced with a solid background in the field. This position requires the ability to manage projects, liaise with clients and government agencies, and direct teams.

This is a great opportunity for a highly motivated, driven professional who is looking for career growth and the opportunity to grow and manage a successful structural design group. There will be the opportunity to engage in business development activities and professional organizations. Experience with the Idaho Transportation Department or LHTAC beneficial.  As a growing, multi-disciplined civil engineering and professional services firm, Collins is a great place to grow your career.

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

• Provide expertise in complex engineering computations involving conventional engineering practices.
• Oversee the use of computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment to prepare engineering and design documents.
• Publish engineering papers and/or articles.
• Serve as a senior project manager or senior project engineer on complex projects and as a designated client contact.
• Supervise and monitors client relationship strategies.
• Successfully develops and maintains meaningful relationships with clients.
• Supervise select group of employees and support staff. Manages the staff and is responsible for technical training, career development and performance of all assigned staff.
• Responsible for identifying, recruiting and retaining qualified technical personnel.
• 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.
• Follow established communication processes and systems to ensure effective communication with staff, clients and corporate office.

*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.
• 15 years or more progressive engineering experience, including project management. 
• Maintains competency in and serves as major resource in field of expertise.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) and/or Structural Engineer (S.E.)
• A 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.