Civil/Site Engineer Intern
About the job
- Actively pursue a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
- Be eligible to work in the United States and attend a university or college physically located in the United States.
- Read, write, and understand English for comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.
- Have a specific interest in Land Development and/or Stormwater.
- Be highly motivated and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Assist technical staff on day-to-day projects and experience the operations of a multidisciplinary firm.
- Learn the stages of the Land Development process and participate in the Land Development Accelerator Program.
- Use AutoCAD Civil3D to design grading plans, concept plans, stormwater management plans, utility system plans, and soil erosion and sediment control plans.
- Research zoning ordinances, environmental regulations, and local municipal codes.
- Work on real, billable client projects.
- Hydrology or hydraulics coursework or previous experience.
- AutoCAD experience.
- Civil3D experience.
- HydroCAD experience.
- Prior internship experience.
About the company
Colliers Engineering & Design provides multi-disciplinary engineering, architecture, design and consulting services for public and private sector clients. With offices across the United States and a team of over 3,500 professionals, the firm uses advanced technologies to deliver tailored solutions. What sets the company apart is its people and approach—emphasizing personal responsibility, client-centric focus, and community impact, driven by leaders who think and act differently. The goal is to accelerate client success by delivering integrated, practical results through a collaborative, accountable culture.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Red Bank, New Jersey
Founded
1984
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What believers are saying
- Ayesa adds 3,300 professionals and deepens Europe, Latin America, Middle East, and South Asia reach.
- TDI strengthens Texas structural and civil work, while FSB opens aviation and federal contracts.
- New D.C. offices and NSW hiring show continued market expansion into high-value local geographies.
What critics are saying
- National Union Fire coverage litigation in 2026 signals unresolved liability costs and management distraction.
- Rapid acquisitions from 2025-2026 create integration and retention risk across Texas, Oklahoma, Spain, and Illinois.
- One failed integration or project-quality scandal could damage the partnership brand and trigger client defections.
What makes Colliers Engineering & Design unique
- Colliers Engineering spans 23 countries and 11,000 professionals after Ayesa's May 27, 2026 close.
- Its partnership model gives operators equity, aligning incentives across TDI, FSB, and Ayesa.
- The firm combines civil, structural, MEP, aviation, water, and transportation capabilities.
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Colliers appoints new Director, Survey in NSW. By jnally on 22 September, 2026 Richard Higgins brings 20-plus years' experience in engineering, cadastral and land development surveying. Colliers Engineering & Design has appointed Richard Higgins as Director, Survey strengthening its surveying capability in New South Wales and adding more than two decades of technical, commercial and industry experience to the team. Based in Sydney, Higgins has experience across construction, engineering, cadastral and land development surveying. Previously, Higgins spent almost 16 years as director of Higgins Surveyors before moving into the geospatial technology sector to hold senior account management roles with BuildingPoint Australia and UPG. "Surveying is continuing to evolve alongside technology and there is a real opportunity to combine strong technical capability with smarter, technology-enabled solutions to deliver better outcomes for clients," said Higgins. "I'm looking forward to working with the team, building strong client relationships and contributing to the continued growth of Colliers' survey business." Colliers State Director, NSW | Engineering & Design, Frank Carrozza, said Richard's combination of technical expertise, commercial experience and industry relationships would strengthen the firm's surveying offering in NSW. "Richard brings a unique combination of technical surveying expertise, business leadership and experience in the geospatial technology sector. "His understanding of both the technical and commercial sides of the industry will strengthen our ability to support clients while providing a strong foundation for the continued growth of our survey capability in NSW."
Woolworths Narangba East, QLD. 1 Sep 2026 | Colliers Engineering & Design was engaged by Woolworths to deliver integrated civil, stormwater, flood and transport engineering services for the multi-stage Narangba East commercial development. Navigating complex site and environmental constraints, the team adopted a technically responsive and commercially focused approach to support efficient project delivery. Key details. * Clients - Woolworths Group / Fabcot * Project Type - Multi-stage retail and commercial development * Location - Narangba East, Queensland * Services - Civil Engineering, Stormwater Engineering, Flood Modelling and Management, and Transport Engineering Its client. Woolworths Group is a major Australian and New Zealand retail group. Its property development activity is undertaken through Fabcot, Woolworths Group's property development arm. For the Narangba East development, Colliers worked with Woolworths/Fabcot to provide coordinated engineering services across the civil, stormwater, flooding and transport disciplines. Colliers' role focused on the site and infrastructure considerations that influence the efficient delivery and long-term performance of a supermarket-anchored commercial development. This included coordinating site levels and car park grading, earthworks efficiency, stormwater management, flood behaviour and transport outcomes as an integrated design response rather than separate workstreams. Project Type. This project involved the integrated engineering design of a multi-stage, supermarket-anchored retail and commercial development. Colliers supports projects of this nature with end-to-end solutions that help unlock complex sites, improve development efficiency, manage environmental and infrastructure constraints, and create safe, accessible and resilient commercial assets. Its capabilities for projects of this nature include: Key challenges. The project required Colliers to balance a series of interconnected design pressures across a complex, multi-stage commercial site. The key challenges included: * Complex Site and Environmental Constraints: The development response needed to account for the existing site conditions, surrounding catchments and environmental corridors while still creating an efficient and functional commercial layout. * Balancing Earthworks Efficiency with Design Standards: Site levels and car park grading needed to align with Woolworths standards without generating unnecessary material movement or compromising constructability and cost efficiency. * Coordinating Flood and Stormwater Outcomes: Flood behaviour and stormwater infrastructure could not be considered independently. The design needed to respond to catchment conditions, environmental interfaces and the internal site layout as one coordinated water-management strategy. * Managing Transport Demands in a High-Traffic Environment: The site needed an accessible and practical transport response capable of supporting the operational demands associated with a supermarket-anchored retail destination. * Supporting Staged Delivery: The engineering approach needed to provide a coherent long-term outcome while remaining practical for a development intended to proceed across multiple stages. * Reducing Downstream Construction Risk: Early design decisions needed to minimise potential conflicts between earthworks, grading, drainage, access and operational requirements, reducing the risk of later redesign and construction complexity. The solution. The civil engineering team optimised site levels and car park grading in line with Woolworths standards. This reduced unnecessary material movement, improved constructability and created a more efficient basis for staged delivery. By addressing grading and earthworks early, the design also reduced the likelihood of downstream conflicts between the car park, built form, access points and drainage infrastructure. Advanced flood modelling was used to understand how the proposed development interacted with surrounding catchments and environmental corridors. These findings informed the coordinated stormwater response, supporting compliant and resilient water-management outcomes while protecting the functionality of the broader site layout. Transport engineering was integrated with the civil design to support practical access, circulation and operational performance within a high-traffic retail environment. Bringing these disciplines together enabled Colliers to develop a technically robust and commercially responsive design platform for the multi-stage commercial asset. Core services engaged: * Civil Engineering: site levels, grading, earthworks efficiency and coordinated infrastructure design. * Stormwater Engineering: drainage planning and a coordinated stormwater response aligned with the site layout. * Flood Modelling and Management: assessment of flood behaviour and interaction with surrounding catchments and environmental corridors. * Transport Engineering: access, movement and operational considerations for an accessible, high-performing retail environment. Why Colliers. Colliers' early design optimisation reduced construction complexity and improved cost efficiency by refining site levels, car park grading and earthworks requirements before delivery. The coordinated flood and stormwater response supported resilient and compliant outcomes aligned with the surrounding environmental context. The integrated civil, water and transport design created a practical, accessible and future-ready engineering platform for Woolworths' proposed multi-stage commercial asset, balancing operational needs, environmental requirements and long-term project value.
Tanner welcomes Jodi James as Area Director of Business Development in Arizona. Posted by Merry Osborne in Blog, News, on August 10, 2026 Tanner, one of the nation's leading independent accounting and advisory firms, is pleased to announce that Jodi James has joined the firm as Area Director of Business Development, supporting the continued growth of Tanner's Arizona practice. James brings more than 30 years of experience building strategic relationships across professional services, commercial real estate, engineering, construction, economic development, and legal industries. Known for her ability to connect people and create opportunities, she has built a career helping organizations grow through trusted relationships and thoughtful business development. "Arizona is an exciting growth market for Tanner, and Jodi is the right person to help us continue building relationships throughout the business community," said Mark Erickson, Managing Partner at Tanner. "She understands that business development is about creating long-term value for clients and connecting people with the right resources. Her experience, reputation, and commitment to service make her a tremendous addition to our team." Before joining Tanner, James served as Business Development Manager for Colliers Engineering & Design, where she led strategic growth initiatives across Arizona and the western United States. Earlier in her career, she spent more than two decades leading business development and marketing for a Utah-based CPA and business advisory firm and also founded and grew her own successful marketing consultancy. "I've always believed the best business relationships begin with listening and understanding what matters most to clients," said James. "Tanner has built a remarkable reputation for combining technical excellence with genuine relationships, and I'm excited to help grow that presence throughout Arizona." James is an active member of Arizona's business community, serving as Programs Chair for Arizona Commercial Real Estate Women and as a Certified Ambassador for the Greater Phoenix Economic Council. She is also involved with Urban Land Institute, CREDA, Valley Partnership, the Arizona Association of Economic Development, and several other industry organizations. About Tanner Founded in 1940, Tanner is a leading independent accounting and advisory firm with offices in Utah and Arizona, serving businesses, entrepreneurs, and families throughout the Mountain West. Schedule a Call
Colliers Engineering acquires TDI Engineering in Texas. Everything is bigger in Texas, and that's certainly true of Colliers Engineering & Design, which has expanded its presence in the Lone Star State with the acquisition of TDI Engineering assets. According to the Holmdel-based multidiscipline architecture and engineering consulting and design firm's Aug. 4 announcement, TDI has offices in Austin and Dallas. Colliers now has eight locations in Texas. The strategic addition brings on extensive civil and structural engineering expertise. A company spokesperson told NJBIZ 25 TDI team members will join Colliers Design & Engineering as part of the move. The company declined to disclose terms of the transaction. According to President and CEO Kevin Haney, the move strengthens existing company service lines, while also opening up more opportunities. "The TDI team has built a strong reputation for quality and client trust, and through our shared focus on people, quality and long-term relationships, we are well positioned for continued growth," Haney said. TDI Engineering has transitioned to and will operate under the Colliers Engineering & Design brand. Under Colliers Engineering & Design's partnership model, the company said TDI senior leaders will become shareholders in the firm. They will also continue to oversee their operations and clients. TDI identifies its founding members as Jeff Cloyd, Roger Meredith and Jeff Shindler on its website. The transaction is the latest in a series of move to expand Colliers Engineering & Designs breadth and services. Dyk? Colliers Engineering & Design held the No. 1 position on the 2026 top Environmental Firms list from the NJBIZ Leads & Data center with the most New Jersey-based employees. Take a closer look here. In June, it celebrated the rebrand and full integration of Terra Consulting Group. After acquiring the Illinois-based engineering firm specializing in wireless and infrastructure design services in May 2025, it now operates under the Colliers brand. And this past May, the company finalized a partnership with Frankfurt-Short-Bruza Associates PC. At the time, Haney noted the move bolstered Colliers' growing infrastructure business. The award-winning architecture, engineering and design firm with headquarters in Oklahoma City will rebrand to the Colliers banner at a later date. Meanwhile, a finalized agreement in February with Ramos Consulting Services Inc. of Los Angeles also added transit, transportation and infrastructure expertise. In 2023, national firm Colliers Engineering & Design expanded its headquarters footprint, relocating from Red Bank to Bell Works in Holmdel. At the time, the firm said growing into the new space followed its strategic plan to continue growing, which has clearly come to fruition.
Colliers DC office relocates to 1919 penn avenue. June 30, 2026 Colliers is expanding its presence with a new downtown Washington, D.C. headquarters, led by Managing Principal Eric Marks. "'Positioning ourselves in the heart of Washington D.C. gives us the opportunity to connect with clients where they need us most,' said Eric Marks, RA, Managing Principal at Colliers Engineering & Design. 'Expanding the company's platform to work collaboratively with all parts of our organization will greatly benefit our clients and help them achieve all of their design goals.'"