Author: Heather Beaulieu

Colby Co. is a midsize multi-discipline design firm specializing in electrical, mechanical, fire protection, structural, civil and architecture. Seventy employees strong, Colby Co. is noted for its commitment to technical and service excellence in a fun, flexible, rigorous work environment. Located in the vibrant small city of Portland, Maine, Colby Co. offers a balance of opportunities for working and living well. Colby Co. has been named to the “Best Places to Work in Maine” list consecutively for the last seven years, and as an “Emerging Professional Friendly Firm” by the New England Chapter of AIA for the last three years.

We currently have an opening for an Electrical Designer with 5+ years of electrical design experience in a consulting engineering design firm setting.  We are looking for a designer who can prepare plans and coordinate drawings for a broad range of electrical engineering designs including voltage design, power distribution, control, communication, lighting, and fire suppression systems. The successful candidate will bring a deep, successful track record of design and quality control. In addition to an outstanding technical skill set, they will be a quick, flexible thinker and problem-solver who is accustomed to working in fluid teams on tight deadlines.

This position is a part of the Electrical Engineering Department. Additionally, Colby Co. offers mechanical, plumbing, fire protection, controls, structural, civil engineering and architecture with our in-house staff.  You will have the opportunity to work on multidisciplinary design teams as many of our projects encompass more than one discipline. Projects range in size from $50,000 to $100M in construction value for State, Federal, Industrial and Commercial clients.

Desired traits:

•    Associates Degree with a technical, electrical or design concentration

•    5+ years of work experience in electrical design, or a related field

•    Proficiency in AutoCAD and/or Revit

•    Ability to coordinate with multiple design disciplines

In addition to a comprehensive insurance and retirement benefits package, Colby Co. offers two paid volunteer days a year, paid educational reimbursement, summer hours, paid time off (PTO), flex time, ability to work remotely, and company outings. 

Colby Co. is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

To apply, click here.

Colby Co. is a midsize multi-discipline design firm specializing in civil, mechanical, electrical, fire protection, structural and architecture. Seventy employees strong, Colby Co. is noted for its commitment to technical and service excellence in a fun, flexible, rigorous work environment. Located in the vibrant small city of Portland, Maine, Colby Co. offers a balance of opportunities for working and living well. Colby Co. has been named to the “Best Places to Work in Maine” list consecutively for the last six years, and as an “Emerging Professional Friendly Firm” by the New England Chapter of AIA for the last two years.

We currently have an opening for a Civil Engineer with years of experience in site design and planning, coordinating with multiple disciplines, and construction phase services in a consulting engineering design firm setting.  We are looking for an energetic individual who is interested in working on a wide variety of design and construction administration projects. In addition to an outstanding technical skillset, s/he will be a quick, flexible thinker and problem-solver who is accustomed to working in fluid teams on tight deadlines.

Desired traits:

• BS in Civil Engineering
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and/or Civil 3D
• PE License a plus
• Experience with permitting, site design, layout and materials plans, grading and drainage plans, erosion and sedimentation control plans, pre and post-development drainage plans, roadway plans, utility cross sections, gravity sewers, pump stations, and stormwater BMPs.
• Experience with local, state and federal permitting including Department of Environmental Protection Stormwater, Site Location of Development, NRPA, and US Army Corps of Engineers
• Experience with site assessment, construction administration and construction management
• Experience with Federal projects and an understanding of the United Facilities Criteria (UFC) a plus but not required.
• Experience with HydroCAD considered a plus
• Strong oral presentation and writing skills

In addition to a comprehensive insurance and retirement benefits package, Colby Co. offers two paid volunteer days a year, paid educational reimbursement, summer hours, paid time off (PTO), flex time, ability to work remotely, and regular company outings. 

Colby Co. is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

To apply for this job, click here.

Colby Co. is a midsize multi-discipline design firm specializing in mechanical, electrical, fire protection, structural, civil and architecture. Seventy employees strong, Colby Co. is noted for its commitment to technical and service excellence in a fun, flexible, rigorous work environment. Located in the vibrant small city of Portland, Maine, Colby Co. offers a balance of opportunities for working and living well. Colby Co. has been named to the “Best Places to Work in Maine” list consecutively for the last seven years, and as an “Emerging Professional Friendly Firm” by the New England Chapter of AIA for the last three years.

We currently have an opening for a Mechanical Designer with 5+ years of HVAC and plumbing design experience  in a consulting engineering design firm setting.  We are looking for a designer who can prepare plans and coordinate drawings for a broad range of mechanical engineering designs including HVAC systems, industrial systems (pumps, heat exchangers, custom ductwork, piping, etc.); system controls; boiler design and machine design.  The successful candidate will bring a deep, successful track record of design and quality control.  In addition to an outstanding technical skill set, they will be a quick, flexible thinker and problem-solver who is accustomed to working in fluid teams on tight deadlines.

This position is a part of the Mechanical Engineering Department which is comprised of mechanical, plumbing, fire protection, and controls engineers.  Additionally, Colby Co. offers electrical, structural, civil engineering and architecture with our in-house staff.  You will have the opportunity to work on multidisciplinary design teams as many of our projects encompass more than one discipline.  Projects range in size from $50,000 to $100M in construction value for State, Federal, Industrial and Commercial clients.

Desired traits:
•    Proficiency in AutoCAD and/or AutoCAD MEP
•    Ability to coordinate with multiple disciplines
•    Experience with Revit or other BIM a plus
•    Experience with Trane Trace 700 and/or DOE 2 a plus

In addition to a comprehensive insurance and retirement benefits package, Colby Co. offers two paid volunteer days a year, paid educational reimbursement, summer hours, paid time off (PTO), flex time, ability to work remotely, and company outings. 

Colby Co. is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

To apply for this job, click here.