Structural Engineer - Building Design

Colby Co Engineering | Portland, ME, United States

Posted Date 4/20/2024
Description

Structural Engineer / Colby Co. Engineering / Portland, ME (Hybrid)

 

Colby Co. Engineering (Colby Co.) is seeking a Structural Engineer to join their multi-disciplinary team of 70+ employees. As one of Maine’s Top Ten Best Places to Work companies for 6 years, Colby Co. employees enjoy a culture of kindness, generosity, collaboration, and support of lifelong learning.  Colby Co.’s success (95% customer retention) comes from putting their employees and client service first. 

 

This position has the opportunity to be hybrid or fully remote provided the successful candidate can commute to the Portland, ME office or job sites as needed.   

 

Requirements of the Structural Engineer:

  • Bachelor’s degree in civil or structural engineering.
  • 5+ years of building design and analysis, preferably in a consulting engineering firm.
  • Experience working on federal contract projects a plus.
  • Experience creating a broad range of designs and analysis including reinforced concrete, structural steel, masonry and wood framing systems.
  • Successful track record of design, quality control and construction administration.
  • Quick, flexible thinker and problem-solver who is accustomed to working in fluid teams on tight deadlines.
  • Experience with RISA 3D and the RISA suite of structural analysis software or similar structural analysis software.
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD and/or Revit.
  • PE License considered a plus, but not required.
  • Ability to obtain government clearances

 

Benefits of the Job:

  • Colby Co. will consider candidates with a wide range of experience. Therefore, the salary offer will be commensurate with the experience the candidate brings to the role.
  • In addition to base salary, Colby Co. offers an annual discretionary bonus and an anniversary bonus to recognize years of service with the company.
  • 401(k) plan with a 4% employer match.
  • Health, dental, long-term disability, short-term disability, and life insurance plans.
  • Personal Time Off (PTO) for vacation and/or sick leave.
  • Paid holidays.
  • Four weeks of paid parental leave within three months of the qualifying event (birth or adoption).
  • Accrued paid time off for military leave.
  • A monthly cell phone stipend.
  • Free monthly parking pass at our company lot.
  • Two volunteer days per calendar year with pay.
  • Summer office hours from Memorial Day Weekend to Labor Day Weekend.
  • Continuing education fees and/or tuition is available to employees on a case-by- case basis.
  • Company outings which may include Bruins, Red Sox and/or Patriots games, Holiday Parties, Kids Holiday Party, Company Picnics and Bowling.

 

Responsibilities of the Structural Engineer:

  • Research, plan and design a variety of buildings and non-building structures for government, industrial and commercial clients.
  • Prepare code compliant plans and coordinate drawings for a broad range of designs utilizing reinforced concrete, structural steel, masonry and wood framing systems.
  • Work collaboratively on multidisciplinary design teams, primarily in-house but also with subconsultants.
  • Collaborate with all disciplines to prepare presentations and produce documents from schematic design through to the construction phase.
  • Conduct and document site visits, process submittals, substitution requests, and RFI’s.

 

Colby Co. Engineering is a privately held, multi-disciplinary team of engineers (civil, mechanical, structural, electrical, fire protection) and architects who work together on a wide range of projects from historical building renovations to facilities engineering.  All team members are at "the table" from day one working collaboratively.  All team members serve an equal role providing, receiving and sharing input in an effort to provide the client with the most efficient and effective overall design that meets or exceeds their needs.  In addition, team members can work, make decisions, and structure their time autonomously while also having the resources and backup of teammates to share ideas and collaborate.  

 

NO PHONE CALLS OR RECRUITERS, PLEASE 

 

Colby Co. Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, familial status, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.  

Job Type
Regular
Industry
Design | Engineering
Town (optional)
Portland, Maine

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