Colliers Engineering & Design

Highway Project Engineer

Colliers Engineering & Design$70K — $95K *
Transportation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in civil engineering required.
  • 5+ years' experience in highway/roadway design required.
  • Engineer in Training (EIT) certification required; PE license preferred.
  • Proficiency in MicroStation, Geopak/InRoads and current OpenRoads required.
  • Civil 3D and DOT experience is a plus.
  • Ability to comprehend job-related communications and instructions in English.

Responsibilities

  • Apply engineering principles in highway/roadway design.
  • Independently evaluate and adapt engineering techniques.
  • Assist in developing highway and traffic design plans.
  • Understand codes and standards like MUTCD and AASHTO.
  • Prepare independent project documents.
  • Analyze data and formulate solutions.
  • Support project management with scopes, budgets, and meetings.
  • Mentor junior engineers and provide technical advice.
  • Conduct field investigations and site visits as needed.
  • Perform engineering calculations and cost estimates.

Benefits

  • Safe and comfortable work environment.
  • Career advancement opportunities.
  • Ability to make a societal impact through projects.
  • Company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Paid pregnancy disability leave and disability insurance.
  • Life insurance and 401(k)/Roth matching.
  • Generous paid time off including parental and military leave.
  • Educational reimbursement and free in-house courses.
  • Wellness program and mentorship opportunities.
Full Job Description
Overview

Project Engineers to join our growing Highway Engineering team in Toledo, OH!

Our highway/roadway design professionals undertake projects ranging in all sizes and complexities, providing conceptual planning, alignment studies, and preparing contract documents for construction of improvements to local and county roadway networks, and state and interstate highways. We develop alternative improvement plans to balance project costs with other factors including environmental, utility and property impacts.

Responsibilities

  • Apply broad knowledge of engineering principles and practices in highway/roadway design.
  • Independently evaluate, select, and adapt standard techniques, procedures and criteria.
  • Assist project managers and technical leads in developing highway and traffic design plans that may include grading, signs, pavement markings, traffic signals, roadside safety devices, ITS, drainage, pavement, and utilities.
  • Demonstrate strong understanding of codes, provisions, and standards including the MUTCD and AASHTO guidelines.
  • Prepare complete project documents independently.
  • Analyze and interpret data, formulate and solve problems.
  • Assist with the preparation of scopes of work, budgets, and schedule meetings.
  • Serve as a mentor and technical advisor to engineers and senior engineers.
  • Organize and perform field investigations/site visits as needed.
  • Perform engineering calculations and create cost estimates.
  • Establish and maintain positive relationships with co-workers, supervisors, clients, and colleagues.
  • Meet schedule, budget, and quality goals set by project managers.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in civil engineering is required.
  • 5+ years' experience in highway/roadway design is required.
  • Engineer in Training (EIT) certification is required; PE license preferred.
  • MicroStation, Geopak/InRoads and current OpenRoads experience is required.
  • Civil 3D and DOT experience is a plus.
  • Ability to read, write, and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

What We Offer

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!

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About Colliers Engineering & Design

Colliers Engineering & Design is a leading multi-discipline engineering and architecture, consulting, and design firm serving public and private clients nationwide. Headquartered in Holmdel, NJ with offices throughout the United States, we specialize in providing a comprehensive suite of services including Civil/Site, Architecture, Transportation, Governmental, Survey/Geospatial, Infrastructure, Geotechnical/Environmental, Telecommunications, Utilities/Energy and Project Management. Our talented professionals utilize the most advanced technologies to deliver customized solutions for our clients.

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Joining Colliers Engineering & Design presents an unparalleled opportunity to become part of a leading team of professionals dedicated to pioneering innovations in the engineering and design sectors. This company stands as a beacon of excellence, offering a plethora of job opportunities that cater to a diverse range of skills and professional interests.

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