Civil Engineering Intern - Highway Design

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking interns to join our Highway Engineering team in our Grand Rapids, MI office for Summer 2026! This posting is specifically for Civil Engineering students in the U.S. that have an interest in Highways, Roadways, and Transportation Engineering.  

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 80+ offices throughout the United States, we specialize in providing a comprehensive suite of services including: architecture, civil/site, transportation, MEP (mechanical, electrical & plumbing) engineering, geospatial/survey, infrastructure, governmental, geotechnical/environmental, telecommunications and utilities engineering. We employ over 3,000 talented professionals who utilize the most advanced technologies to deliver customized solutions for our clients.

• Assist project engineer to perform engineering calculations.
• Draft engineering plans by CADD programs following project engineer’s directions.
• Address project engineer’s plan review comments.
• Collaborate with technical and design staff to complete billable real-time client work.
• Work alongside junior and senior level engineers to execute project deadlines.
• Network with current Colliers Engineering & Design professionals and gain real-life experience in consulting.
• Work across multiple disciplines with other interns and professional staff.
• 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.

• Currently enrolled in a related-engineering program from a university or college physically located in the United States.
• Must be eligible to work in the U.S.
• Highly motivated and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• CADD program (AutoCAD or Microstation) experience is preferred.
• Transportation Engineering II is plus.
• Prior internship experience and great communication skills is a plus.
• Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

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 transferrable 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!