Entry-Level Waterway Structures Engineer

Colliers Engineering & Design; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Pregnancy disability leave

Short-term disability insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) / Roth

Paid time off

Parental leave

Military leave

Employee referral program

Professional license bonuses

OT overtime pay policy

Job summary

Colliers Engineering & Design in Charlotte, NC seeks an Entry-Level Waterway Structures Engineer to join our Water team. You will assist with designs for structures on or near water, including locks, dams, and gates, under the guidance of senior engineers.

Ideal candidates have a civil engineering degree, a basic familiarity with AutoCAD or MicroStation, and a drive to become a licensed PE. The role offers growth, collaboration across disciplines, and exposure to large infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in civil engineering required.
• EIT certification is a plus.
• Interest in structural projects near water preferred.
• Internship or class experience with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation preferred.
• Desire to obtain PE license in the future.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering calculations and create construction cost estimates.
• Work with senior engineers to create project designs for structures on or near the water (locks, dams, hydropower plants, water control gates, moorings).
• Perform QA/QC by verifying design methodology, calculations, outcomes, etc.
• Interpret and understand drawings from multiple disciplines for specific projects and respond to requests for information.
• Conduct field inspections and surveys in support of design and construction efforts.
• Research and apply code provisions to design.
• Research design alternatives and document findings for project engineer/manager.
• Evaluate, select, and apply standard engineering techniques and procedures, using own judgment.
• Assist senior staff in the creation of proposals, client information, and designs.
• Develop drawings while applying changes and corrections as needed.

Skills

Interest in water structures

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

Overview

Colliers Engineering & Design is currently seeking an Entry-Level Waterway Structures Engineer to join our Water team in Charlotte, NC!

Our Water Discipline is growing, and we have exciting projects to engage motivated engineers who enjoy working on a variety of large infrastructure projects that include steel and reinforced concrete design. Our structural engineers often work closely with other Geotech, Hydraulics, Environmental, and Dam Safety engineers, providing great exposure to all aspects of a project. Our projects are unique designs and provide a diverse array of interesting work to keep our staff challenged and engaged. Our upcoming project portfolio includes jobs on some of the largest infrastructure projects in the country.

Join our Water team and build your career alongside the best our industry has to offer. Whether designing a new water control structure, upgrading a hydropower dam, rehabilitating a navigation lock facility, or performing work on a levee closure structure, joining the Colliers Engineering & Design Team will accelerate YOUR success!

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering calculations and create construction cost estimates.
• Work with senior engineers to create project designs for structures on or near the water (locks, dams, hydropower plants, water control gates, moorings, etc.).
• Perform QA/QC by verifying design methodology, calculations, outcomes, etc.
• Interpret and understand drawings from multiple disciplines for specific projects and respond to requests for information.
• Conduct field inspections and surveys in support of design and construction efforts.
• Research and apply code provisions to design.
• Research design alternatives and document findings for project engineer/manager.
• Evaluate, select, and apply standard engineering techniques and procedures, using own judgment.
• Assist senior staff in the creation of proposals, client information, and designs.
• Develop drawings while applying changes and corrections as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelors’ degree in civil engineering required.
• EIT (Engineer-In-Training) certification is a plus.
• Interest in structural engineering projects especially on or near the water preferred.
• Prior internship or class experience with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation preferred.
• Desire to obtain a PE (Professional Engineer) license in the future.
• 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.