Senior Project Engineer - Buildings/Structural

Colliers Engineering & Design is currently seeking a Senior Project Engineer, or higher, to join our Buildings Structural team in either the Grand Rapids, MI office!

This position is open to a hybrid work arrangement.

By developing strong connections with our clients, our structural engineers ensure our designs enhance the health, welfare, safety, and comfort of building occupants.

Our projects include new buildings, renovations, and re-purposing.

Our engineers will create an environment that is cost effective and employs the most up to date sustainability practices.

• Independently apply knowledge of structural principles and practices in various assignments.
• Prepare engineering calculations with the aid of computer software, spreadsheets, and hand calculation.
• Create structural design plans and details in Revit.
• Coordinate with architects, owners, and other engineering disciplines.
• Design and review complete project documents for conformity and quality assurance.
• Analyze and interpret data, formulate, and solve problems.
• Provide direction to structural engineers, technicians, and administrative staff.
• Review shop drawings and respond to RFI’s.
• Perform field investigations/site visits, as needed.
• Bachelor’s degree in civil or structural engineering from an accredited university required.
• 7+ years of related structural engineering (buildings/architecture)

required.

• PE license required.
• Possess an intermediate skill level and understanding of Revit with a willingness to progress towards an advanced level.
• Demonstrate extensive knowledge of engineering concepts, theories, principles, and practices in steel, concrete, wood, and masonry.
• Possess a basic/intermediate understanding of structural engineering software such as RISA, RAM, TEKLA, TEDDS, etc. with a willingness to learn and become proficient.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.