Entry-Level Highway - Albany, United States - Colliers Engineering & Design

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    Overview:
    Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking Entry-Level Highway & Traffic Engineer to join our Highway & Traffic Engineering team in Albany, NY Graduate engineers and entry level candidates are encouraged to apply??

    • Youll apply engineering fundamentals in technical support of project design teams. You will gain a wide range of experience in traffic, roadways, pedestrian, and bicycle facilities. Youll work in an office, have an opportunity to do fieldwork, and observe projects in construction. This position may also include opportunities for client-facing interactions to complement team and independent work.

    Responsibilities:


    Evaluate, select, and apply engineering techniques and principles, with the guidance of senior staff, to develop designs, reports, presentation materials, and other elements necessary for project success.

    Assist senior engineers in developing highway and traffic design plans that may include grading, traffic signals, drainage, pavement, and utilities.

    Assist senior engineers in engineering calculations, write technical reports, and present findings to project engineers and managers
    Research code provisions and specifications.
    Interpret typical engineering drawings and details.
    Assist senior engineers with project cost estimates.
    Develop fluency in MicroStation and AutoCAD Civil 3D to create plans, profiles, 3D CADD models, etc.
    Establish and maintain positive relationships with co-workers, supervisors, clients, and colleagues.

    Perform self QA/QC for design methodology, plans, calculations, and outcomes, etc., and to respond efficiently to supervisor's QA/QC of work.


    Qualifications:
    Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or civil engineering technology.
    0 to 2 years experience in engineering design?.
    E.I.T. preferred, or ability to obtain within 6 months.
    Desire to become a licensed PE in the future.
    Familiarity with Highway and/or Traffic design concepts and willingness to work on both.
    Experience working with MicroStation and/or AutoCAD Civil 3D and other software packages is a plus.
    Willingness to learn new software technologies.
    General knowledge of NYSDOT specifications and prior experience with NYSDOT or Local Administered Federal Aid projects is a plus.
    Work both independently and with a team.
    Establish a strong work ethic, good communication skills, attention to detail and exhibit an eagerness to learn.

    Compensation:
    $65,600 - $79,800 DOQ.


    What We Offer:
    At Colliers Engineering & Design, our people are our most important resource.

    Thats 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; Womens 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

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