Entry-Level Waterway Structures Engineer

About the Role

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking an Entry-Level Waterway Structures Engineer to join our Water team in Charlotte, NC. This role offers engagement with a variety of large infrastructure projects involving steel and reinforced concrete design. Structural engineers collaborate with Geotech, Hydraulics, Environmental, and Dam Safety engineers, providing broad project exposure. Projects include designing new water control structures, upgrading hydropower dams, rehabilitating navigation lock facilities, and working on levee closure structures.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform engineering calculations and create construction cost estimates.
• Collaborate with senior engineers to create project designs for structures on or near the water (e.g., locks, dams, hydropower plants, water control gates, moorings).
• Perform QA/QC by verifying design methodology, calculations, and outcomes.
• Interpret and understand drawings from multiple disciplines and respond to requests for information.
• Conduct field inspections and surveys to support design and construction efforts.
• Research and apply code provisions to design.
• Research design alternatives and document findings for project engineer/manager.
• Evaluate, select, and apply standard engineering techniques and procedures, using own judgment.
• Assist senior staff in creating proposals, client information, and designs.
• Develop drawings, applying changes and corrections as needed.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• AutoCAD and/or MicroStation
• English (comprehension of written and verbal job-related communications)

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering required.
• EIT (Engineer-In-Training) certification is a plus.
• Interest in structural engineering projects, especially on or near the water, preferred.
• Prior internship or class experience with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation preferred.
• Desire to obtain a PE (Professional Engineer) license in the future.