Senior Dam Safety Engineer

: Overview: At Colliers Engineering & Design, our architects, engineers and planners have been providing comprehensive design and engineering solutions for clients across the United States and Canada for over four decades. Our projects range from signature buildings and commercial developments to critical transportation infrastructure and community planning. As we move forward as part of Colliers Engineering & Design, we continue to be a trusted advisor to clients, provide vital support and advisement on projects that have a positive and lasting impact on communities and society as a whole. We are seeking a Professional Engineer to join our Waterway Structures team as a Senior Dam Safety Engineer to facilitate project tasks and meet established deadlines with minimal direction in accordance with engineering best practices. This position is listed in the state of New York, with the expectation of all interested candidates working out of our Buffalo, Rochester, Binghamton, Newburgh, Albany, Valhalla or New York, NY offices! Responsibilities:

• Independently apply extensive and diversified knowledge of principles and practices in broad areas of assignments.
• Prepare advanced engineering designs and/or technical data for completion and accuracy.
• Utilize advanced techniques, theories and practices to complete assignments.
• Design and review complete project documents for conformity and quality assurance.
• Develop and apply new and/or improved techniques, processes, etc., for designing engineering plans.
• Analyze and interpret data, formulate and solve problems.
• Prepare or review scopes of work and budgets, and schedule assignments.
• Prepare proposals to provide professional services.
• Provide direction to engineers, technicians and administrative staff.
• Plan and coordinate detailed aspects of engineering work.
• Represent the organization in a variety of ways as an expert on engineering assignments.
• Work within AutoCAD Civil 3D and alongside the design team managers to successfully complete projects within established budgets and deadlines.
• Perform field investigations/ site visits as needed.
• Design/Draft an advanced structural task with no guidance.
• CAD base map work including plans, profiles, sections.
• Perform structural calculations on an advanced project with no guidance.
• Apply sound knowledge of Structural Codes (IBC, ASCE-7, ACI, AISC, AASHTO) to design.
• Exhibit sound wood and masonry design skills.
• Apply structural software (Enercal, Staad, Ram) to project Perform general inspections on own, write report for review with Supervisor.
• Prepare specifications.
• Organize and compile deliverables for a multi-discipline milestone submission with supervision.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Structural, Civil, Hydraulic/Hydrologic is required.
• 8-10+ years of experience in Water Structural Engineering required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) preferred in New York State.
• Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.
• Proficient with AutoCAD Civil 3D and other related software.
• Demonstrate general computer skills, knowledge and acumen (i.e., Microsoft Office Suite).
• Ability to learn and apply technical skills and knowledge.
• Demonstrate extensive, diversified and complex knowledge of engineering concepts, theories, principles and practices.
• Demonstrate advanced investigative, analytical and research skills.
• Ability to effectively perform as a key team member/role model member (demonstrate collaboration and respect for others; contribute; lead by example, etc.).
• Demonstrate advanced technical and nontechnical writing, editing and proofreading skills.

Compensation: $103,360 to $133,320 per year (depending on qualifications) What We Offer: At Colliers Engineering & Design, our people are our most important resource. That's why we are committed to providing all our employees with a safe, comfortable work environment, potential for career advancement, and the ability to impact society through their projects as well as Company sponsored activities. This dedication begins with supporting a work life balance through a generous compensation package that includes: company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid pregnancy disability leave; short- and long-term disability insurance; life insurance; a company-matched 401(k)/Roth; paid time off that includes parental and military leave; employee referral and professional license bonuses and a straight time policy that compensates exempt employees for billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours within a work week. We have also created an internal culture that provides the resources and technology needed to encourage personal and professional growth opportunities through reimbursement for education; a free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses; mentorship program; wellness program; Women's Organization and ongoing philanthropic opportunities. Apply today to learn how you can join our team of professionals, so we can help you Accelerate Your Success !