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Engineer
Job description
Collins has an opening for an Entry-Level Engineer in our Chicago, IL, office. In this role, you will have the opportunity to perform a combination of structural inspections and design work and will be mentored by experienced engineers in the office and field. This is a unique chance to be exposed to multiple disciplines within the transportation industry and offers the opportunity to diversify your skill set.
Typical Duties and Responsibilities:
- Perform design and inspection/field work that does not require previous experience.
- Assist in the completion of inspection and assessment reports. 
- Prepare design computations and quantity estimates.
- Uses computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment to prepare calculation packages and design drawings.
- Can include limited communication with clients.
- Instructs draftspersons/technicians on design drawings, data entry, and report preparation.
- Field work is required, which could include nights and weekends.
 *Relocation is available
Click HERE to see the variety of benefits Collins has to offer.
Qualifications
Education and/or Experience:
- Senior or a recent graduate with a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from an accredited university.
- Previous software experience in AutoCAD, MicroStation, Blue Beam, or Civil 3D is a plus.
- Previous software experience in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe PDF or other PDF editing software is a plus.
- Must have an Engineer-In-Training (E.I.T) or ability to obtain with one year.
- A valid driver’s license.
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.
About the company
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In 1979, Collins Engineers, Inc. opened its doors in Chicago providing engineering services in structural and transportation analysis and design, and underwater engineering. It was in the field of underwater engineering that Collins pioneered the use of professional engineers as diving inspectors in the evaluation of underwater structures. Today, Collins is an ENR Top 500 Design Firm and provides design and analysis services coupled with field experience to the transportation, marine, and construction industries. Collins’ insistence on obtaining firsthand knowledge means that our engineers are on the project from start to finish, from the initial on-site inspection to the design of repairs, from performing the construction administration to following up with construction inspection. Such practical experience provides a unique and customized approach in the development of solutions, and provides continuity for our clients. Not only does Collins incorporate this valuable knowledge into its engineering services, Collins applies it to the advancement of the industry as a whole. Collins regularly authors manuals in conjunction with participating in the implementation of industry protocol, nationally and internationally. Continually on the leading edge of standards and methodology, Collins provides engineering ingenuity and solutions to complex problems, and realistic, honest answers.