Entry Level Civil/Site Engineer

Colliers Engineering & Design • Hamilton Township, NJ

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About The Position

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking an Engineering Designer to join its Civil/Site team in Hamilton, New Jersey. The role supports a diverse portfolio of solar, residential, commercial, industrial, and mixed-use development projects. The employee assists with site planning, stormwater management, grading, drainage, utility design, permitting, and technical documentation, using AutoCAD Civil 3D and collaborating with experienced project managers and multidisciplinary teams. The company offers mentorship, specialized training, and professional development opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• 0–2+ years of experience in site/civil land development or related engineering fields.
• Ability to research and apply local city, county, and state land-use processes and regulations.
• Technical skills in stormwater management, hydraulics, hydrological analysis, grading, and other site-development-related design.
• AutoCAD Civil 3D skills and ability to design site layouts from concept through completion.
• Ability to interact well with coworkers, clients, and regulatory agencies.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent analytical and judgment capabilities.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English to comprehend written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

Nice To Haves

• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification.

Responsibilities

• Prepare construction drawings, plans, and project specifications.
• Prepare hydrologic and hydraulic analyses, grading plans, street improvements, utilities, and specifications.
• Ensure technical accuracy, compliance with standard engineering practices, and proper documentation of plans, reports, and design documents.
• Identify problems, evaluate alternatives, and propose solutions with guidance from senior engineers and project managers.
• Collaborate with engineers, project managers, and other disciplines to support project execution.
• Assist with basic stormwater calculations and reporting.
• Plot and assemble civil engineering plans and reports.
• Assist other departments with engineering and technical support needs.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid pregnancy disability leave
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Company-matched 401(k)/Roth
• Paid time off, including parental and military leave
• Employee referral bonuses
• Professional license bonuses
• Straight-time compensation for exempt employees' billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours in a work week
• Education reimbursement
• Free access to hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses
• Mentorship program
• Wellness program
• Women's Organization
• Ongoing philanthropic opportunities
• Safe and comfortable work environment
• Career advancement opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level