Assistant Project Engineer (Structures) CM

Creighton Manning, a GAI Company is seeking an Assistant Project Engineer (2-5 years of experience) to complement our existing engineering staff working on exciting bridge design and engineering projects in our Structures Group in Albany, NY.

Are you looking for a collaborative work environment where you can work on exciting and vital transportation infrastructure projects that transform your community, where each person is valued, and work-life balance is key?  If so, come join our growing, multidisciplinary team of engineers based in the greater NY Capital Region, Lower Hudson Valley, and Syracuse.

This is an exceptional opportunity for personal and career growth through exposure to a wide range of design projects, interaction with highly skilled and motivated colleagues, and team-based training.

With over 50 years of experience in NY’s Capital Region and adjacent areas, our team provides expertise in civil engineering, surveying, and construction inspection– serving public and private clients across 4 main markets: transportation, municipal, land development, and energy.

Join a winning team that leads in excellence, having received 12 industry awards for engineering work in the last 5 years and being chosen as an Albany Business Review Best Place to Work and/or Times Union Top Workplace 9 times in the last 10 years!                           

Here’s what employees say about working at Creighton Manning:

Very solid company…understands the mix of life and work and does not interfere with that. Mix of young and old within the company…lots of growth potential.

Flexible schedules –they care about keeping employees happy, even offering remote work 2 days a week.

Highly collaborative work environment where you will work directly with (and learn from) Project Managers, which doesn’t happen at the biggest firms.

A lot of projects are once-in-a-career opportunities…many exciting career-defining projects…big bridge replacements and rotaries – projects that have real positive community impact.

The Company culture is great, everyone is looking out for each other.

Comprehensive, People-Centered Benefits for Total Wellness:

• Excellent, competitive pay based on experience and qualifications
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage options
• Flexible work schedule including WFH policy (2 days/week)
• Discretionary annual employee bonus
• 401K & Discretionary Profit-Sharing Plan
• Generous PTO
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Paid professional licensing fees
• Paid membership fees in professional organizations
• Bonus perks such as summer BBQs, golf outing, holiday party, and free snacks!

About This Position:

As an Assistant Project Engineer, you will work under the supervision of a licensed Professional Engineer contributing to the team on a variety of bridge and structural engineering projects. Assistant Project Engineers evaluate, select, and apply standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria to perform tasks under the general guidance of a Project Engineer or Project Manager on both large and small projects.

Responsibilities may include:

• Collaborating with the engineering team to solve complex problems for the structural analysis and design of bridges, culverts, and other transportation infrastructure projects
• Attending project meetings with internal project teams and external clients
• Conducting assessments and inspections of bridges, culverts, and other project components
• Performing computations for structural analysis and design of bridges, culverts, retaining walls, and other structural components
• Design and layout of project components in 2d and 3d
• Preparing construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents
• Field observation of construction for adherence to construction plans and specifications
• Report and memo writing
• Cost estimating
• Construction support through review of contractor shop drawings and submittals
• Delegating tasks and providing guidance to Junior Engineers

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET/EAC accredited program or an approved equivalent
• EIT certification is preferred
• Proficiency with Microstation, AASHTOWare, MathCAD and other structural engineering software a plus but not required

Hour Pay Rate Range:

Albany: $37.00-$44.00/hour

Pay is based on applicant’s certifications (EIT), skills, and prior experience and will be rated on this scale accordingly.

EXTRAs

At Creighton Manning, continuous learning and mentoring are part of our DNA. There are opportunities to advance your career, either on the technical track towards Senior Engineer, on the managerial track towards Project Manager, or into various corporate leadership positions. Team members get 360 reviews with input from peers and managers to get a broad picture of their contributions.

Salary : $37 - $44