Waterfront Project Engineer

Description

Collins Engineers, Inc., a leader in the transportation, marine, construction, and land development industries, is looking for a motivated, self-starter to join our New Hampshire team as a Structural Design-Project Engineer.   As a growing, multi-disciplined civil engineering and professional services firm, Collins is a great place to grow your career.  We are large enough to provide a broad range of experiences and exposure to a variety of projects, but small enough to foster a flexible environment and family atmosphere.  We foster an environment of personal and professional growth, and offer the opportunity to work on interesting and unique projects. 

This position offers creative individuals the space to thrive. It allows for the chance to take ownership of your projects, to push for new ideas and new ways of doing things and to obtain the resources needed to follow through on your plans. This role will provide the opportunity to work on a variety of waterfront facility design and inspection projects, including but not limited to piers, wharves, seawalls, bulkheads, jetties, breakwaters, revetments, and marinas. You will enjoy a problem-solving atmosphere and the freedom to bring your best to the job. The successful candidate will have a background in structural design of transportation and waterfront structures. This person can work from the Rhode Island office.

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 work load 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.

*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.
•  A minimum of 2 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.
• Engineer-In-Training (E.I.T.) or Professional Engineer (P.E.)
• 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.

Salary : $80,000 - $125,000