Entry-Level Engineer - Highway Engineering

Colliers Engineering & Design; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off including parental leave

401(k) matching

Job summary

Colliers Engineering & Design in Pittsburgh is seeking motivated Entry-Level Highway/Roadway Engineers to join our growing team. This role offers a fantastic opportunity for recent civil engineering graduates eager to start their career in transportation design, contributing to various projects from local improvements to major highway initiatives.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in civil engineering and demonstrate basic engineering knowledge. We offer a supportive work environment focused on career advancement and a generous compensation package, including health coverage and retirement benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering is required.
• EIT certification is preferred.
• Demonstrate basic knowledge of engineering concepts, theories, principles, and practices.

Responsibilities

• Acquire knowledge and develop basic skills in highway/roadway design.
• Prepare low‑level complexity general engineering designs and technical data.
• Work within MicroStation, OpenRoads, and AutoCAD Civil 3D on projects.

Skills

Basic knowledge of engineering concepts

Proficiency in MicroStation

Proficiency in OpenRoads

Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

EIT (Engineer In Training) certification

Job description

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking motivated Entry‑Level Highway/Roadway Engineers to join our growing team in our Pittsburgh, PA 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, OpenRoads, and AutoCAD Civil 3D to successfully complete projects within established budgets and deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering is required.
• EIT (Engineer In Training) certification is preferred.
• Increasing proficiency with MicroStation, OpenRoads, and AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• 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!