Structural Project Engineer

Colliers Engineering & Design is currently seeking a Structural Project Engineer to join our Structural Engineering team in our Austin, TX office.

From complicated industrial design to simple load ratings, Colliers Engineering & Design engineers will ensure your project meets today’s safety standards as well as your functional requirements. Our structural engineers are able to design the structural systems for buildings, foundations, and earth retention structures for all types of new construction, additions, and renovations.

Our engineers have the knowledge and experience to design projects constructed of steel, timber, reinforced concrete, or masonry.

Project Engineers can be responsible for: Calculations, Modeling, Redlining, Detailing, Back checking, Specifications, RFI, and OOC. A project engineer with a PE license will sign and seal their drawings. Throughout all steps of the project the Project Engineer will consult with an assigned Project Manager.

A Project Engineer may interact with the design architect to resolve design issues, coordinate drawings, and perform CA duties. Project Engineers will receive tasks from Project Managers. Depending on resource allocation and project

complexity task may be one portion of a project such as gravity design or may be broader such as CD’s and CA.

By developing strong connections with our clients, Colliers Engineering & Design 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.

Streamlined coordination with other in-house services has facilitated an efficient approach and complete engineering package that spans all phases of structural design and construction. This includes feasibility studies, scope and condition assessment, code compliance review, static/dynamic load analyses, drawing preparation, bidding services, and construction administration.

• Become knowledgeable with internal systems for structural calculations, structural drawings and

construction administration.

• Compile and modify sections from internal library for inclusion with General Notes.
• Perform routine structural calculations by hand and with the assistance of design programs to

develop personal familiarity with material codes (concrete, steel, wood, masonry, light gauge)

and internal resources.

• Review internal detail templates and verification application of standard details to new projects.
• Develop modifications where variations exist.
• Review structural drawings for foundation and framing layout, conformance with Architectural

drawings and inclusion of standard notes and details. Ensure structural drawings meet internal

standards.

• Hand sketch redlines on structural drawings for drafting technicians.
• Open and manipulate architectural drawings to verify the work of drafting technicians and

investigate coordination issues.

• Prepare calculation and drawing packages for review by Project Managers.
• Review material submittals and shop drawings for conformance
• Edit and compile relevant specification sections addressing structural items. Coordinate with

Architect on sections and format.

• Respond to Requests For Information (RFIs) and provide solutions to field issues.
• 4+ years of professional building structural engineering experience required.
• P.E. required.
• AutoCAD proficiency required.
• Possess an intermediate to advanced understanding of structural design software such RISA, RAM, TEKLA, TEDDS, SAFE, PROFIS, etc. with a willingness to learn and adapt to new software.
• A willingness to learn and adapt to new software and client needs.
• Understanding of steel, concrete, masonry, and wood design principles.
• Mass timber experience or desire to learn preferred.
• Knowledge of current building and material design codes and standards such as IBC, ASCE7, AISC360, ACI318, ACI 530 or NDS.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills.
• Able to work independently and also collaboratively on a team.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.