Senior Project Engineer - Buildings/Structural

About the role

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a Senior Project Engineer or higher to join our Buildings Structural team in the Grand Rapids, MI office. This position offers a hybrid work arrangement. Our structural engineers ensure designs enhance the health, welfare, safety, and comfort of building occupants through strong client connections. Projects include new buildings, renovations, and repurposing, with a focus on cost-effectiveness and sustainability practices.

Responsibilities

• Independently apply knowledge of structural principles and practices in various assignments.
• Prepare engineering calculations using computer software, spreadsheets, and hand calculations.
• 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 RFIs.
• Perform field investigations and site visits as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil or structural engineering from an accredited university.
• 7+ years of related structural engineering (buildings/architecture) experience.
• PE license required.
• Intermediate skill level and understanding of Revit with a willingness to progress to an advanced level.
• Extensive knowledge of engineering concepts, theories, principles, and practices in steel, concrete, wood, and masonry.
• 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 job-related communications and instructions.

Benefits

• Company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid pregnancy disability leave.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Company-matched 401(k)/Roth.
• Paid time off, including parental and military leave.
• Employee referral and professional license bonuses.
• Straight-time policy compensating exempt employees for billable hours worked beyond 40 per week.
• Reimbursement for education and access to in-house resources for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses.
• Mentorship program.
• Wellness program.
• Women’s Organization and ongoing philanthropic opportunities.