Engineering Designer I- Civil/Site

Overview

Ready to kick-start your engineering career? Join our Civil/Site team in Columbia, Maryland, and gain hands-on experience working alongside experienced engineers on a variety of exciting projects. As an Engineering Designer, you'll contribute to site development plans, perform engineering calculations, create designs using Civil 3D, and help develop innovative solutions from concept through completion. This is a great opportunity to build technical expertise, learn from industry professionals, and establish a strong foundation for long-term career growth in civil engineering.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering calculations and create estimates.
• Develop drawings by modifying or replicating a prior project, applying changes and corrections from redlined drawings, and/or creating drawings from sketches of others or from own design.
• Ensure designs are in accordance with company and client production and design standards.
• Perform QA/QC by verifying design methodology, calculations, outcomes, etc.
• Interpret and understand drawings from multiple disciplines for specific projects and respond to requests for information regarding same.
• Conduct field inspections and surveys, investigate variables, obtain measurements, photographs, videos, and take notes; write reports documenting same.
• Research and apply code provisions to design.
• Work with experienced engineers to create project designs.
• Utilize Autocad Civil 3D on a daily basis.
• Research design options and document findings for project manager.
• Evaluate, select and apply standard engineering techniques and procedures, using own judgement to make adaptations and modifications to existing designs.
• Assist other Engineers and leaders as needed in the creation of designs.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• 0-2 years of related experience.
• Engineer in Training preferred.
• Valid driver’s license preferred.
• Interest in Civil/Site Engineering projects; prior experience preferred but not required.
• Strong CAD skills, including AutoCAD, Civil 3D, HydroCAD, and WaterCAD.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Civil3D.
• Land Development project experience.
• Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.
  
  

What We Offer

At Colliers Engineering & Design, our people are our most important resource. That’s why we are committed to providing all our employees with a safe, comfortable work environment, potential for career advancement, and the ability to impact society through their projects as well as Company sponsored activities.

This dedication begins with supporting a work life balance through a generous compensation package that includes: company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid pregnancy disability leave; short- and long-term disability insurance; life insurance; a company-matched 401(k)/Roth; paid time off that includes parental and military leave; employee referral and professional license bonuses and a straight time policy that compensates exempt employees for billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours within a work week.

We have also created an internal culture that provides the resources and technology needed to encourage personal and professional growth opportunities through reimbursement for education; a free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses; mentorship program; wellness program; Women’s Organization and ongoing philanthropic opportunities.

Apply today to learn how you can join our team of professionals, so we can help you Accelerate Your Success!