Highway Project Engineer

Colliers Engineering & Design; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) matching

Paid time off including parental leave

Short- and long-term disability insurance

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Colliers Engineering & Design, based in Lansing, MI, is seeking a Project Engineer to support transportation infrastructure projects across Michigan. The position involves applying engineering principles for highway and roadway design and providing mentorship to junior engineers.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, 4+ years of relevant experience, and proficiency in design tools like MicroStation. Comprehensive benefits are offered, including medical coverage and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of highway/roadway design experience required.
• Previous MDOT project experience is a plus.
• PE license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Apply engineering principles in highway design.
• Prepare complete project documents independently.
• Organize and perform site visits as needed.

Skills

Highway/Roadway Design

Engineering Principles

MicroStation

Geopak/InRoads

OpenRoads

AutCAD Civil 3D

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Engineer in Training (EIT) certification

Job description

Overview

Colliers Engineering & Design is currently seeking a Project Engineer to join our Highways & Traffic Engineering team at our Lansing and Grand Rapids, MI offices. The primary focus will be supporting transportation infrastructure projects across Michigan and providing support to our offices in Ohio.

Our infrastructure design professionals deliver projects of varying size and complexity, offering services that span conceptual planning, feasibility studies, and the preparation of design and contract documents for the construction of improvements to state and interstate highways, as well as local and county roadway networks. We also develop alternative improvement strategies that balance project costs with key considerations such as environmental impacts, utility coordination, and right‑of‑way constraints.

Responsibilities

• Apply broad knowledge of engineering principles and practices in highway/roadway design.
• Independently evaluate, select, and adapt standard techniques, procedures, and criteria.
• Assist project managers and technical leads in developing highway and traffic design plans that may include grading, signs, pavement markings, traffic signals, roadside safety devices, ITS, drainage, pavement, and utilities.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of codes, provisions, and standards including the MUTCD and AASHTO guidelines.
• Prepare complete project documents independently.
• Analyze and interpret data, formulate and solve problems.
• Assist with the preparation of scopes of work, budgets, and schedule meetings.
• Coordinate assigned work with other internal disciplines.
• Serve as a mentor and technical advisor to junior engineers.
• Organize and perform field investigations/site visits as needed.
• Perform engineering calculations and create cost estimates.
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with co‑workers, supervisors, clients, and colleagues.
• Willingness to adapt and grow while continually learning and expanding career skills.
• Meet schedule, budget, and quality goals set by project managers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering required.
• 4+ years of highway/roadway design experience required.
• Previous MDOT project experience is a plus.
• Engineer in Training (EIT) certification required; PE license preferred.
• MicroStation, Geopak/InRoads and OpenRoads experience required; AutoCAD Civil 3D is a plus.
• 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.