Entry-Level Engineer - Highways & Traffic

Position Overview

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking motivated Entry-Level Highway/Roadway Engineers to join our growing team in our Columbus, OH 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. You’ll be involved in every stage of the process from conceptual planning and alignment studies to the preparation of detailed construction documents and evaluation of design alternatives that balance project costs with key considerations such as environmental impacts, utilities, and property constraints.

Key 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 technical data ensuring completion and accuracy.
• Assist with project-related tasks such as permit applications, material testing, drawings, and CAD work.
• Exercise judgment on work details and operate under direct supervision on all aspects of assigned tasks.
• Utilize MicroStation and AutoCAD Civil 3D to successfully complete projects within established budgets and deadlines.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering is required.
• Increasing proficiency with MicroStation and AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Demonstrate a basic knowledge of engineering concepts, theories, principles, and practices.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English for effective job-related communications and instructions.

Preferred Qualifications

• EIT (Engineer In Training) certification is preferred.

Benefits & Perks

• Generous compensation package including 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 which includes parental and military leave.
• Employee referral and professional license bonuses.
• Straight time policy that compensates exempt employees for billable hours worked in excess of 40 hours per week.
• Reimbursement for education along with access to a free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses.
• Mentorship, wellness programs, a Women’s Organization, and ongoing philanthropic opportunities.

Apply today to learn how you can join our team of professionals and accelerate your success!

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