Overview:

Colliers Engineering & Design seeks a highly motivated individual to join our Albany, NY Office.  As a Geotechnical Engineer, you will bring your expertise and unique solutions to highly visible and challenging projects.  You will also work in a team of dedicated Project Managers, Principals, and other Engineers.  If you have a passion for civil engineering principles with a geotechnical focus, and a desire to work on multi-disciplinary projects, apply today!

Responsibilities:

Participate or lead field assignments including observation of geotechnical explorations.

Review and assist with assigning field and laboratory soil testing

Performing geotechnical analyses including bearing capacity evaluations, stability evaluations, support of excavation design, and seepage analyses.

Developing design of foundations, support of excavations, retaining walls, embankments, dams, and other geotechnical systems.

Preparing engineering calculation packages.

Prepare technical specifications, design drawings, and construction submittals for compliance with contract requirements and design assumptions.

Participate in construction observation and special inspections.

Communicating effectively and efficiently with contractors, clients, and team members.

Some weekend and overtime work may be required; limited overnight and interstate travel may be required with this position.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with 1-3 of years’ related experience.

EIT certification is required.

Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D, REVIT, or other CAD platforms is a plus.

Experience with DEEPEx or PLAXIS.

Experience or academic training with geotechnical software such as, SEEP/W, SLOPE/W, SETTLE3D, L-Pile, is preferred.

Experience with soils laboratory and/or preparation of geotechnical engineering reports.

Candidate must have consistent means of transportation to/from project sites and a valid Driver’s License with a clean driving record.

Drug testing may be required.

Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

Compensation: $68,289-$77,400 DOQ. 

What We Offer:

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.

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; Women’s 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!