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.

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.