Engineering Designer

Great bridge design starts with thoughtful engineering and the opportunity to solve new challenges.

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a Bridge Designer in Lansing, MI to contribute to bridge replacement, rehabilitation, and maintenance projects. You’ll work alongside experienced professionals with backgrounds in state DOTs, Class 1 railroads, and national technical committees.

Candidates at both the entry and experienced levels are encouraged to apply.

• Includes design work and may include some opportunities for client-facing interaction.
• Assist in the development of designs for bridge projects, culverts, and load ratings.
• Perform QA/QC on designs and drawings from drafters, designers, and/or design engineers on project.
• Apply diversified engineering principles and practices to our bridge engineering operations in Michigan and Ohio.
• May serve as CED contact for client, other design professionals, and contractors.
• Opportunities to serve on professional association committees for establishment of policies, standards, procedures, and research at a local, state, or national level.
• Participate in the interpretation, update, and/or creation of Standards of Practice.

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering, though a master's degree is preferred.
• Prior DOT experience is highly preferred.
• 1 or more years of bridge design/engineering experience including internship.
• Previous Micro Station, Midas Civil, Civil 3D, and LEAP Bridge experience is a plus.
• Familiarity with programs including: MS Excel, Mathcad, MS Outlook, and Blue Beam is a plus.
• Willing to work and learn independently and as part of a team, with a focus on open communication, collaboration, and applying feedback.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

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.

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.

• 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