Municipal Project Engineer

Overview

Are you a detail-driven engineer with a passion for public infrastructure and community-focused design? We're looking for a talented Project Engineer to join our Municipal Services team in Toledo, OH.

In this role, you’ll collaborate with project managers, designers, and municipal clients to bring critical infrastructure projects to life — from utility systems and roadway improvements to stormwater solutions and beyond. You’ll have the opportunity to lead design efforts, solve real-world challenges, and grow your technical and leadership skills every step of the way.

Our municipal engineering team understands that quality of life for your community members is essential. Whether you’re revitalizing your downtown, replacing an aging infrastructure, reclaiming open space for community recreation, or developing Smart Growth strategies, we work hard to maintain a healthy balance between cost, land optimization and natural resource preservation. Our professionals serve our public clients by providing the right combination of responsive engineering and consulting services through our comprehensive suite of in-house disciplines. From zoning and planning decisions to navigating grant administration and regulatory compliance, we provide you with the best options and value in realizing your goals for your community.

Responsibilities

• Design municipal projects using Civil 3D to successfully complete site, grading, drainage, and stormwater projects within established budgets and deadlines.
• Prepare scopes of work, budgets, and schedule assignments.
• Assist with proposal development for professional services.
• Coordinate with public and private utilities, as well as other disciplines.
• Perform and review hydrologic and hydraulic calculations.
• Prepare and review cost estimates for accuracy and completeness of scope.
• Assist Project Manager with tracking project budget and schedules.
• Attend meetings with municipal stakeholders and present components of assignments.
• Perform field investigations/site visits, as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or environmental engineering is required.
• 5+ years of related engineering experience, preferably with municipal projects is required.
• EIT (Engineer-In-Training) certification required; Professional Engineer license or working towards licensure is preferred.
• Proficient with AutoCAD Civil 3D with the ability to design site layouts concept through completion.
• Ability to learn and apply technical skills and knowledge.
• 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.