What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction Engineering & Inspection Intern position at Colliers Engineering & Design?
Colliers Engineering & Design is currently looking for an Intern to join our Construction Engineering & Inspection team for the summer of 2026 in our Grand Rapids, MI office.
Our professional engineers and technicians successfully oversee project construction from pre-construction through finalization with an outstanding track record for cost and schedule containment. Our ACI, SAT, and NICET certified construction professionals have extensive on-the-job experience in supervision, observation, safety oversight and inspection with ongoing training that ensures required daily schedules are adhered to and all materials are procured and constructed according to plans and specifications. We work with our clients to achieve the optimum value, schedule, and project quality for heavy highway, single and multi-span bridges, intersection and traffic signal improvements, marine improvements, water/wastewater transmission, building and vertical project management, park and recreation construction, and condition assessment and asset inventory.
Our construction professionals understand the impact construction projects have on the surrounding communities and foster public relations and communications with the local business owners, residents, and elected officials in the surrounding communities.
Our professional engineers and technicians successfully oversee project construction from pre-construction through finalization with an outstanding track record for cost and schedule containment. Our ACI, SAT, and NICET certified construction professionals have extensive on-the-job experience in supervision, observation, safety oversight and inspection with ongoing training that ensures required daily schedules are adhered to and all materials are procured and constructed according to plans and specifications. We work with our clients to achieve the optimum value, schedule, and project quality for heavy highway, single and multi-span bridges, intersection and traffic signal improvements, marine improvements, water/wastewater transmission, building and vertical project management, park and recreation construction, and condition assessment and asset inventory.
Our construction professionals understand the impact construction projects have on the surrounding communities and foster public relations and communications with the local business owners, residents, and elected officials in the surrounding communities.
- Oversee, document, and verify the work and daily activities of road and bridge construction crews to ensure compliance with contract documents and plans.
- Monitor and document work zone and traffic control operations.
- Take measurements, calculate quantities, and perform engineering related computations.
- Operate relevant material testing equipment.
- Provide technical assistance and help resolve challenges related to the construction operations.
- Attend pre-construction meetings and progress meetings.
- Assist with in-service bridge inspections and bridge project scoping.
- Pursuing a degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related program.
- Must have reliable transportation to the office and job sites.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Possess solid problem-solving skills.
- Must be able to work in a high-paced environment.
- Basic computer knowledge/skills.
- Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
- A valid driver's license and clean driving record required.
- Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.
