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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.

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Colby Co. is a midsize engineering and architecture firm specializing in electrical, mechanical, structural, fire protection and civil engineering and architecture. Design projects range in size from $50,000 to $90M in construction value for State, Federal, Industrial and Commercial clients throughout the United States. Colby Co. was named to the 2018-2023 “Best Places to Work in Maine” lists, ranking #2 in the Medium Business Category in 2022.

Seventy employees strong, Colby Co. is noted for its commitment to technical and service excellence and 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.

We currently have an opening for an Office Administrative Assistant with 1+ year of experience providing administrative support functions, experience in a Professional Services environment preferred.  We are looking for an energetic, detail-oriented individual with the ability to communicate effectively with a variety of personalities, multi-task and problem solve.  This full-time position is based at Colby Co.’s office in Portland, Maine, and requires on-site work Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. with a daily one hour lunch break. 

Responsibilities Include:

• Manage day-to-day office operations including kitchen and supply stocking, postage/shipping, office inventory, organizing work spaces, facilities improvements, and front office appearance
• Welcome guests and answer incoming phone calls
• Assist with planning company events including parties, outings, fundraising efforts for community programs
• Coordinate and assist with staff training sessions including lunch and learns
• Assist with coordinating project submissions
• Occasionally conduct local errands: picking up catering and supplies for events, pick up and drop off of printed materials, dropping off or picking up company vehicles for maintenance, etc.
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Associates degree in relevant discipline or high school diploma with equivalent experience
• Minimum of 1 year of administrative experience, in a Professional Services environment preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite with demonstrated expertise in Word and Excel
• Positive, professional, strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong attention to detail, including proofreading
• Valid state issued Driver’s License

In addition to our insurance and retirement benefits package, we offer two paid volunteer days a year, anniversary bonuses, paid educational reimbursement, summer hours, paid time off (PTO), flex time, free parking, regular company outings and great co-workers.

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.

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Colby Co. is a midsize multi-discipline design firm specializing in structural, mechanical, electrical, fire protection, 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 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 Structural Engineer with 5+ years of building design and analysis experience in a consulting engineering design firm setting. We are looking for an engineer who can perform a broad range of designs and analysis including reinforced concrete, structural steel, masonry and wood framing systems. The successful candidate will bring a deep, successful track record of design, quality control and construction administration. In addition to an outstanding technical skillset, they will be a quick, flexible thinker and problem-solver who is accustomed to working in fluid teams on tight deadlines.

Responsibilities: 

• 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 on multidisciplinary design teams, primarily in house but also subconsultants
• Collaborate with the 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 during construction

Desired traits:

• Experience with the design of reinforced concrete, structural steel, masonry and wood framing systems
• 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

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.

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 are seeking a Mechanical Engineer with 5-10 years of building and industrial experience in a consulting engineering design firm setting.  We are looking for an engineer who can perform a broad range of mechanical engineering designs including HVAC systems, industrial systems (pumps, heat exchangers, piping, etc.), plumbing systems, and system controls. Experience with energy audits and sustainable design is a plus. The successful candidate will bring a deep, successful track record of design, quality control and construction administration experience.  In addition to an outstanding technical skillset, 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, and controls engineers.  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:

• PE License or ability to sit for PE Exam
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and/or Revit a Plus
• Experience with Trane Trace 700 and/or DOE 2 a plus
• Sustainable design experience 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, click here.