Oct. 13, 2026

Buildings/Structural Engineer

Colliers Engineering & Design Rochester, New York $100,000–$120,000 a year

**Overview**

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a Structural/Buildings Engineer to join our team in Rochester, NY! Come join a growing team with dedicated Civil Engineering professionals!

At Colliers Engineering & Design, you'll help shape the buildings that define our communities, working on innovative new construction, renovations, adaptive reuse, and expansion projects across a variety of industries. As part of our integrated Buildings team, you'll collaborate with architects and multidisciplinary engineering professionals to develop structural solutions that balance architectural vision, safety, efficiency, and long-term performance. Drawing on advanced design technologies, including BIM modeling and structural analysis tools, you'll contribute to projects from concept through construction while helping create resilient, high-performing environments that stand the test of time.

In this role, you'll work alongside experienced engineers and architects to apply structural engineering principles to the design of low- to mid-rise buildings, as well as evaluate existing structures for renovation, restoration, and reuse opportunities.


**Responsibilities**

* Demonstrate the ability to apply the fundamentals of intermediate structural engineering concepts and principles to assigned design tasks.
* Complete intermediate structural engineering design tasks under the direct supervision of a licensed professional engineer. Routine basic engineering design task should be performed with limited supervision.
* Apply judgment skills (form/offer opinions, conclusions and takes actions that consider data, resources, constraints, budgets, etc.) and determine the need to involve advanced technical staff.
* Obtain an intermediate knowledge architecture and other engineering disciplines and their relationship to structural engineering design and decisions.
* Under the direction of a leadership, provide drafting assistance in REVIT and demonstrate the ability to continually improve Revit modeling skills.
* Serve as a mentor and technical advisor to junior staff and engineers.
* Perform construction site visits, with a experienced engineers to observe existing conditions or construction progression.
* Demonstrate investigative competency of general construction practices.
* Effectively work and communicate as part of an architectural and engineering design team (i.e., collaborate, coordinate, contribute, respect).
* Be a technical resource and mentor to interns and Co-op students.
* Perform general construction administration tasks such as shop drawing review, Requests for Information (RFI), etc.


**Qualifications**

* Bachelor's Degree Civil Engineering or Architectural Engineering with emphases on structural design (ABET accredited).
* 8+ years of professional experience as a Structural Engineer, preferably in the Buildings space.
* Professional Engineer (PE) preferred in New York State required.
* Intermediate knowledge of performing structural engineering calculations with the aid of computer software, spreadsheets and hand calculations.
* Advanced knowledge and understanding of Revit with a willingness to progress towards an advanced level.
* Advanced understanding of structural engineering software such as RISA, RAM, TEKLA, TEDDS, SAFE, PROFIS, etc. with a willingness to learn and become proficient.
* Proficient knowledge of current building and material design codes and standards such as, IBC, ASCE7, AISC360, ACI318, ACI 530, NDS.
* Intermediate working knowledge of non-technical computer software including: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams.
* Effective time management skills including meeting deadlines and excellent organizational/prioritizing skills.
* Strong work ethic and an individual commitment to a high level of quality and accountability.
Good interpersonal skills and commitment to both internal and external responsiveness.
* Maintain composure during challenging situations and demonstrate a positive work attitude. Self-reflect and strive toward continued development (i.e., expand knowledge and improve skills and relationships).
* Demonstrate basic client management skills and develop business relationships. Understand project scope, schedules, and budgetary restraints.
* Demonstrate basic knowledge of a project's general financial structure and the impact of individual team member contributions as it pertains to profitability.
* Demonstrate basic speaking skills to verbally communicate general technical ideas, concepts and information to a technical and nontechnical audience.
* Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

Compensation: $100,000 to $120,000 per year (depending on qualifications)


**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***!

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