Entry-Level Civil Engineer

Job Details

Job Location:

East Greenwich, RI 02818

Position Type:
Full Time

Salary Range: $70,000.00 - $80,000.00

Job Category:
Engineering

Collins Engineers, Inc., an ENR Top 500 Design Firm providing inspection and design to the transportation, marine, construction, and site/civil contract services, is seeking a self‑motivated Structural Entry‑Level Engineer to be an integral part of our team in East Greenwich, RI.

This candidate will have the opportunity to work on sign structure inspections as well as bridge inspections. The Entry‑Level Engineer performs assignments designed to develop professional work knowledge and abilities, requiring the application of standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria.

• Perform design and inspection/field work that does not require previous experience.
• Assist in the completion of inspection and assessment reports.
• Support data collection, modeling, and load rating analyses to assess structural performance and maintain compliance with safety standards.
• Prepare design computations and quantity estimates.
• Keep project managers informed of workload and any changes to project scope or additional services.
• Use computer‑assisted engineering and design software and equipment to prepare calculation packages and design drawings.
• Be active in technical societies.
• Attend meetings or events outside of normal working hours.
• Communicate with clients in a limited capacity.
• Instruct draftspersons/technicians on design drawings, data entry, and report preparation.
• Actively observe and act in an appropriate manner related to safety.

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from an accredited four‑year university plus appropriate continuing education and 0-4 years of experience.
• Engineer‑In‑Training (E.I.T.) or ability to obtain within one year.

None specified beyond those listed above.