Overview
Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking motivated Entry-Level Highway/Roadway Engineers to join our growing team in our Grand Rapids, MI office! If you're a recent civil engineering graduate eager to start your career in transportation design, we encourage you to apply!
As part of our dynamic design team, you'll contribute to projects of all sizes and complexities, from local roadway improvements to major state and interstate highway initiatives. Our engineers are involved in every stage of the process, including conceptual planning, alignment studies, and the preparation of detailed construction documents. You'll also help develop and evaluate design alternatives that balance project costs with key considerations such as environmental impacts, utilities, and property constraints.
Responsibilities
Acquire knowledge and develop basic skills in highway/roadway design.
Apply learned techniques, procedures, and criteria to perform assigned tasks.
Demonstrate the ability to prepare low-level complexity general engineering designs and/or technical data for completion and accuracy.
Assist with other project related tasks such as permit applications, material testing, drawings and CAD work.
Exercise judgement on details of work and work under direct supervision on all aspects of tasks assigned.
Work within MicroStation and AutoCAD Civil 3D to successfully complete projects within established budgets and deadlines.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in civil engineering required.
EIT (Engineer In Training) certification preferred.
Increasing proficiency with MicroStation and AutoCAD Civil3D.
Demonstrate basic knowledge of engineering concepts, theories, principles and practices.
Ability to read, write, and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.
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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Colliers Engineering & Design is an equal opportunity employer (M/F/D/V). We are committed to ensuring that Inclusion & Belonging continues to be a strategic area of focus, not only as the right thing to do, but as one of the ways we will continue to lead our industry into the future. As part of this responsibility, we are on a progressive journey to foster an environment in which everyone at Colliers Engineering & Design feels respected and comfortable doing their best work while being their authentic selves regardless of background or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
