What are the responsibilities and job description for the Civil Engineering Intern - Highway Design position at Colliers Engineering & Design?
Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking interns to join our Highway Engineering team in our Grand Rapids, MI office for Summer 2026! This posting is specifically for Civil Engineering students in the U.S. that have an interest in Highways, Roadways, and Transportation Engineering.
Colliers Engineering & Design, an affiliate of Colliers, is a trusted provider of multi-discipline engineering, design and consulting services to public and private sector clients. Headquartered in Holmdel, New Jersey with 80 offices throughout the United States, we specialize in providing a comprehensive suite of services including: architecture, civil/site, transportation, MEP (mechanical, electrical & plumbing) engineering, geospatial/survey, infrastructure, governmental, geotechnical/environmental, telecommunications and utilities engineering. We employ over 3,000 talented professionals who utilize the most advanced technologies to deliver customized solutions for our clients.
Colliers Engineering & Design, an affiliate of Colliers, is a trusted provider of multi-discipline engineering, design and consulting services to public and private sector clients. Headquartered in Holmdel, New Jersey with 80 offices throughout the United States, we specialize in providing a comprehensive suite of services including: architecture, civil/site, transportation, MEP (mechanical, electrical & plumbing) engineering, geospatial/survey, infrastructure, governmental, geotechnical/environmental, telecommunications and utilities engineering. We employ over 3,000 talented professionals who utilize the most advanced technologies to deliver customized solutions for our clients.
- Assist project engineer to perform engineering calculations.
- Draft engineering plans by CADD programs following project engineer’s directions.
- Address project engineer’s plan review comments.
- Collaborate with technical and design staff to complete billable real-time client work.
- Work alongside junior and senior level engineers to execute project deadlines.
- Network with current Colliers Engineering & Design professionals and gain real-life experience in consulting.
- Work across multiple disciplines with other interns and professional staff.
- In addition to the work-centered program, we also offer robust internship programming, which includes opportunities to work with other interns, learn about other areas of the business, and develop valuable communication skills and networking connections.
- Currently enrolled in a related-engineering program from a university or college physically located in the United States.
- Must be eligible to work in the U.S.
- Highly motivated and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
- CADD program (AutoCAD or Microstation) experience is preferred.
- Transportation Engineering II is plus.
- Prior internship experience and great communication skills is a plus.
- Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.
