Entry-Level Structural Engineer - Colliers Engineering & Design

Bergmann, an affiliate of Colliers Engineering & Design, is currently seeking an Entry-Level Structural Engineer to join our Water group in Buffalo, NY! Our Water Discipline is growing, and we have exciting projects to engage motivated engineers who enjoy working on a variety of projects varying from steel and concrete to site and earthwork with regular involvement with roadway, structure, utility, and environmental aspects, too.  Our projects are unique designs and provide a diverse array of interesting work to keep our staff challenged and engaged. Our upcoming project portfolio includes jobs on some of the largest infrastructure projects in the country.

Join our Water team and build your career alongside the best our industry has to offer. Whether designing a new water control structure, upgrading a hydropower dam, rehabilitating a lock facility or performing work on a levee closure structure, joining the Colliers Engineering & Design Team will accelerate YOUR success!

• Perform engineering calculations and create construction cost estimates
• Steel, Concrete, Prestressed Concrete, Timber design
• Work with senior engineers to create project designs for structures on or near the water (locks, dams, water control gates, moorings, etc.)
• Perform QA/QC by verifying design methodology, calculations, outcomes, etc.
• Interpret and understand drawings from multiple disciplines for specific projects and respond to requests for information.
• Conduct field inspections and surveys in support of design and construction efforts – investigate variables, obtain measurements, photographs, videos, and take detailed notes. Write reports documenting observations.
• Research and apply code provisions to design.
• Research design alternatives and document findings for project engineer/manager.
• Evaluate, select and apply standard engineering techniques and procedures, using own judgement to make adaptations and modifications to existing designs.
• Assist Project Engineers and leaders as needed in the creation of proposals, client information, and designs.
• Develop drawings by modifying or replicating a prior project, applying changes and corrections from redlined drawings, and/or creating drawings from sketches of others or from own design.

• Bachelors’ Degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university
• EIT candidates preferred
• Interest in Structural Engineering projects especially on or near the water; prior experience preferred but not required
• CAD (AutoCAD, MicroStation) skills are a plus
• Strong Microsoft Office skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Desire to work collaboratively in a team environment

At Colliers Engineering & Design, our people are our most important resource. That’s 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.

Our interns are given opportunities to learn in a variety of settings. Multidisciplinary engineering, surveying, and architectural design projects provide interns an opportunity to see the work in real-life settings, working side by side with other professionals in their chosen field.  They are also able to participate in educational opportunities that build a variety of transferrable skills valuable in every career. Our Career Exploration Series provides interns with chances to network and learn from the professionals doing the work and growing our business. Interns also complete a series of reflections, problem solving activities, contests, drawings, and create end of summer presentations which help showcase their learning and experiences.  Additional networking and trainings specific to the students' areas of study are also made available to students throughout the Summer Internship program. 

Our internship program is designed to help grow our organization organically with talented individuals starting their careers all over the country. On average, we make full-time, permanent offers to students approaching graduation within a year more than 50% of the time. We want great talent to start their careers with Colliers Engineering & Design and its affiliates!  

We have 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; Women’s Organization and ongoing philanthropic opportunities. We make as many of these opportunities available to our interns, as well as our regular employees as possible.