Project Engineer na Collins Engineers, Inc

Description

Collins Engineers, Inc. is an ENR Top 500 Design Firm that values technical excellence, collaboration, and professional growth. We take pride in developing creative, constructible solutions for challenging infrastructure problems. Our teams work hands-on in the field and in the office – pushing the boundaries of design, inspection, and engineering innovation.

We’re looking for a Project Engineer with strong experience in bridge and transportation structure inspection, design, and project leadership. This is an exciting opportunity for a professional who enjoys blending technical depth with mentoring and client interaction.

The ideal candidate will have experience in structural inspections and project management who can bring creative problem-solving skills balanced with a strong background in the field. This position requires the ability to manage projects, liaise with clients and government agencies, and direct teams. This position is a mix of office and fieldwork with some local travel. We offer plenty of opportunities for growth, working with professionals who have decades of experience developing industry-defining techniques. The Project Engineer is responsible for assisting in the successful completion of inspection and design projects as well as leading inspection teams.  

Typical Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Serve as a technical leader – balancing design, inspection, and project management responsibilities across a variety of transportation and infrastructure projects.
• Lead and provide quality oversight for bridge and ancillary structure inspections.
• Review, analyze, and resolve field or design issues with innovative, constructible solutions.
• Guide the planning and execution of inspection programs and structural evaluations.
• Oversee and review inspection reports, repair recommendations, and load rating calculations.
• Support design of bridges, retaining walls, and waterfront structures, as well as rehabilitation projects.
• Manage engineering projects of varying size and complexity, from scope development through completion.
• Coordinate schedules, budgets, and deliverables to ensure timely, high-quality outcomes.
• Serve as the primary technical contact for clients and agency representatives.
• Assist with proposal development, cost estimating, and pursuit strategy.
• Lead inspection and design teams, providing guidance and coaching to engineers and technicians.
• Foster a culture of safety, innovation, and collaboration across all project phases.
• Share expertise with colleagues through training, technical discussions, and mentorship.
• Engage with clients and partners to identify opportunities for new or expanded services.
• Participate in professional societies and industry events to promote Collins’ presence in the field.

*Relocation is available.

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Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering from an accredited program.
• 5+ years of progressive structural engineering experience, including bridge or ancillary structure inspection.
• Strong understanding of VDOT and FHWA standards and inspection protocols.
• Experience in inspection report writing, data management systems, and bridge design principles.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) required.
• Completion of FHWA-NHI-130055 Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges course preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel for field assignments.

Physical Demands:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee frequently is required to talk or hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.