Colliers Engineering & Design
Multi‑discipline engineering, architecture, design & consulting for public and private sector projects.
Entry Level Design Engineer - Bridges & Structures
Entry-level bridge design engineer performing calculations, CAD work, and inspections.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The role focuses on developing basic bridge engineering skills, applying learned techniques, and preparing accurate engineering designs and technical data. Responsibilities include performing structural calculations under supervision, assisting with inspections, report writing, permit applications, and CAD work, and utilizing MicroStation or AutoCAD Civil 3D. The engineer will apply relevant structural codes and perform basic concrete and steel design for bridges, retaining walls, culverts, and related structures while using software such as MathCAD, Enercalc, Midas, or STAAD. • Acquire knowledge and develop basic skills in bridge engineering. • Apply learned techniques, procedures, and criteria to perform assigned tasks. • Prepare general engineering designs and technical data for accuracy. • Perform structural calculations on project components under supervision. • Assist with structural inspections, report writing, permit applications, and CAD work. • Work within MicroStation and/or AutoCAD Civil 3D to complete projects. • Apply structural codes (IBC, ASCE-7, ACI, AISC, AASHTO) to designs. • Perform basic concrete and steel design for bridges, retaining walls, culverts, and related structures.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸bridge design
- ▸structural calc
- ▸cad modeling
- ▸code application
- ▸report writing
- ▸permit submissions
What You Bring
Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree in civil or structural engineering; Engineer‑in‑Training (EIT) certification is preferred. Proficiency with Civil 3D and MicroStation CAD software is desired, along with the ability to learn technical skills, collaborate effectively, and communicate proficiently in English. • Utilize structural software (MathCAD, Enercalc, Midas, STAAD) at a basic level. • Hold a bachelor's degree in civil or structural engineering (required). • Engineer‑in‑Training (EIT) certification preferred. • Increasing proficiency with Civil 3D and MicroStation CAD software preferred. • Demonstrate ability to learn and apply technical skills. • Communicate proficiently in English (reading, writing, speaking).
Requirements
- ▸structural software
- ▸civil 3d
- ▸bachelor's degree
- ▸eit
- ▸english fluency
- ▸technical learning
Benefits
Compensation ranges from $71,677 to $78,850 per year, depending on qualifications. Colliers offers a supportive work environment with extensive benefits, including company‑paid medical, dental, and vision coverage, disability and life insurance, paid pregnancy leave, and a company‑matched 401(k)/Roth plan. Employees receive generous paid time off—including parental and military leave—along with referral and professional license bonuses and overtime compensation for billable hours beyond 40 per week. The firm also provides education reimbursement, access to hundreds of in‑house courses, a mentorship program, wellness initiatives, a Women’s Organization, and ongoing philanthropic opportunities. • Salary range $71,677–$78,850 per year, depending on qualifications. • Company‑paid medical, dental, and vision coverage. • Paid pregnancy disability leave, short‑ and long‑term disability insurance, and life insurance. • Company‑matched 401(k)/Roth plan. • Paid time off, including parental and military leave. • Employee referral and professional license bonuses. • Overtime compensation for billable hours beyond 40 per week. • Education reimbursement and access to hundreds of in‑house courses. • Mentorship program, wellness program, Women’s Organization, and philanthropic opportunities.
Work Environment
Office Full-Time