Colliers Engineering & Design
Multi‑discipline engineering, architecture, design & consulting for public and private sector projects.
Entry-Level Structural Engineer
Entry-level structural engineer designing water‑related infrastructure projects.
Job Highlights
About the Role
Team members design new water‑control structures, upgrade hydropower dams, rehabilitate navigation lock facilities, and work on levee closure structures. Joining the Colliers Water team provides diverse, challenging work and accelerates professional growth. The role involves performing engineering calculations, creating construction cost estimates, and developing designs for structures located on or near water. Responsibilities also include QA/QC reviews, interpreting multidisciplinary drawings, conducting field inspections, researching code provisions, and preparing proposals and construction drawings. • Perform engineering calculations and develop construction cost estimates. • Collaborate with senior staff to design water‑related structures such as locks, dams, and control gates. • Conduct QA/QC reviews of design methodology and calculations. • Interpret multidisciplinary drawings and respond to requests for information. • Perform field inspections and surveys to support design and construction. • Research and apply relevant code provisions. • Explore design alternatives and document findings for project engineers. • Apply standard engineering techniques and exercise professional judgment. • Assist in preparing proposals, client information, and design documents. • Produce and revise construction drawings.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸engineering calculations
- ▸cost estimating
- ▸structure design
- ▸qa/qc
- ▸field inspections
- ▸construction drawings
What You Bring
A bachelor’s degree in civil engineering is required, and an Engineer‑in‑Training (EIT) certification is a plus. Candidates should have an interest in water‑related structural projects and preferably possess internship or coursework experience with AutoCAD or MicroStation. Strong written and verbal English communication skills are essential. • Hold a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering. • Possess Engineer‑in‑Training (EIT) certification (preferred). • Demonstrate interest in water‑related structural engineering. • Have internship or coursework experience with AutoCAD or MicroStation. • Communicate effectively in English, both written and verbal.
Requirements
- ▸civil engineering
- ▸eit
- ▸autocad
- ▸microstation
- ▸english
- ▸water engineering
Benefits
Colliers offers a comprehensive compensation package that includes company‑paid medical, dental, and vision coverage, disability and life insurance, and a 401(k)/Roth match. Employees receive generous paid time off, parental and military leave, and bonuses for referrals and professional licenses. The firm supports career development through tuition reimbursement, an in‑house learning portal, mentorship, wellness programs, and a women’s organization. • Company‑paid medical, dental, and vision insurance. • Paid pregnancy disability leave and short‑/long‑term disability coverage. • Life insurance and 401(k)/Roth matching. • Generous paid time off, including parental and military leave. • Employee referral and professional license bonuses. • Reimbursement for education and access to in‑house training courses. • Mentorship, wellness programs, and women’s organization.
Work Environment
Office Full-Time