Want to work for a top structural engineering firm, but still retain that small company feel with a family atmosphere? Collins Engineers, Inc., is looking for a motivated Project Engineer to join our team in both our Virginia Beach and Hampton, VA, offices. Collins makes its people and culture a top priority, while providing the opportunity to work on a varied mix of interesting and unique projects with the Virginia Department of Transportation as well as U.S. Navy and commercial projects. As a mid-size, but growing, multi-disciplined civil engineering and professional services firm, Collins is a great place to grow your career. This position includes a combination of structural design and inspection projects. Projects primarily include transportation structures (bridges, ancillary) and waterfront facilities (piers, wharves, bulkheads). The position is a mix of office and fieldwork with some travel required.

Typical Duties And Responsibilities

• Provides technical engineering information to project manager to ensure the project complies with all engineering standards, codes, specifications, and design instructions.
• Reviews, analyzes, and provides recommendations on field and/or design issues.
• Independently performs moderately difficult engineering computations involving conventional engineering practices.
• Prepares complete engineering plans or reports.
• Uses computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment to prepare engineering and design documents.
• Keeps project manager informed of workload and any changes in project scope or additional services.
• Is active in technical societies.
• Responsible for small to moderately difficult projects from inception to completion.
• Has limited communication with clients.
• Is available to attend meetings or events outside of normal working hours.
• Directs and supervises the work of entry-level engineers, technicians, drafters, and administrative staff.
• Actively observes and acts in an appropriate manner related to safety.
• Other duties may be assigned.
• Relocation is available
  
  

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