Engineering Designer

Colliers Engineering & Design; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid parental leave

Disability & life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off including military leave

License/bonuses for professional steps

Job summary

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

Entry and experienced candidates are encouraged to apply. Ideal candidates hold a Civil/Structural degree, 1+ year bridge design experience, and familiarity with MicroStation, Midas Civil, Civil 3D, and LEAP Bridge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• DOT experience highly preferred.
• 1+ year bridge design/engineering experience.
• Experience with MicroStation, Midas Civil, Civil 3D, LEAP Bridge.
• Familiar with Excel and BlueBeam considered a plus.
• Able to read/write English and work well in a team.

Responsibilities

• Design work for bridge projects and related structures.
• Assist in development of designs for bridges, culverts, and load ratings.
• Perform QA/QC on designs and drawings from drafters and engineers.
• Apply engineering principles to bridge operations in Michigan and Ohio.
• May serve as client contact and interface with contractors.

Skills

Bridge design experience

Team collaboration

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

MicroStation

Midas Civil

Civil 3D

LEAP Bridge

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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 MicroStation, Midas Civil, Civil 3D, and LEAP Bridge experience is a plus.
• Familiarity with programs including: MS Excel, Mathcad, MS Outlook, and BlueBeam 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.

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.

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