Overview:

Colliers Engineering & Design is currently looking for an Intern to join our Construction Engineering & Inspection team in our Wilmington, NC office. 

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.

Colliers Engineering & Design, an affiliate of Colliers, is a trusted provider of multi-discipline engineering, design and consulting services to public and private sector clients. Headquartered in Holmdel, New Jersey with 70 offices throughout the United States, we specialize in providing a comprehensive suite of services including: civil/site, transportation, MEP (mechanical, electrical & plumbing) engineering, architecture, geospatial/survey, infrastructure, governmental, geotechnical/environmental, telecommunications and utilities engineering. We employ over 2,600 talented professionals who utilize the most advanced technologies to deliver customized solutions for our clients.

Responsibilities:

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.

In addition to the work-centered program, we also offer robust internship programming, which includes opportunities to work with other interns, learn about other areas of the business, and develop valuable communication skills and networking connections.

Qualifications:

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.

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.

Our interns are given opportunities to learn in a variety of settings. Multidisciplinary engineering, surveying, and architectural design projects provide interns an opportunity to see the work in real-life settings, working side by side with other professionals in their chosen field.  They are also able to participate in educational opportunities that build a variety of transferable skills valuable in every career. Our Career Exploration Series provides interns with chances to network and learn from the professionals doing the work and growing our business. Interns also complete a series of reflections, problem solving activities, contests, drawings, and create end of summer presentations which help showcase their learning and experiences.  Additional networking and trainings specific to the students' areas of study are also made available to students throughout the Summer Internship program.  

Our internship program is designed to help grow our organization organically with talented individuals starting their careers all over the country. On average, we make full-time, permanent offers to students approaching graduation within a year more than 50% of the time. We want great talent to start their careers here stay with CED and its affiliates for their entire career!  

We have 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. We make as many of these opportunities available to our interns, as well as our regular employees as possible. 

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