Design Associate - Water/Wastewater
Olsson
$42 - $56 / hour
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Description
Company Description
We are Olsson. We engineer and design solutions that improve the world around us. As a company, we promise to always be responsive, transparent, and focused on results – for our people, our clients, and our company.
We’re a people-centric firm, so it’s no surprise our greatest asset is our people. The impact this creates is an environment that encourages our people to grow and be creative with their talents. This approach builds a culture that is uniquely Olsson. It allows us to grow our people as we grow our business. This, in turn, creates a lasting impact on the world around us.
Job Description
Olsson offers its clients a full spectrum of water and wastewater services, including a complete line of planning, design, permitting, and construction phase services. Maintaining water quality is Olsson’s number one concern, and we are able to respond to a broad set of client demands in a timely and cost-effective manner.
As a Design Associate on our Water/Wastewater team, you will utilize your diversified design experience to perform complex drafting assignments requiring the application of standardized techniques. You will recommend design techniques and minor design changes to ensure the best approach to solve engineering and design needs. You will be able to work well independently, and may direct efforts of less experienced staff.
Key responsibilities:
- Performs detailed design work on projects including preparation of drawings and layouts, reviewing project specifications, and performing design calculations.
- Conducts research on various design concepts and techniques and develops approaches to enhance project design work.
- Performs complex computer-aided design assignments and ensures designs align with project objectives and quality standards.
- May review drawings, prepare project cost estimates, and attend client meetings.
- Maintains project documentation including drawings, specifications, and project correspondence.
- Assists in the preparation of environmental impacts or other project studies.
- May supervise, coordinate, and review work for less experienced staff members.
- May be required to work in all types of terrain and weather conditions and on project sites in various stages of construction.
Our diverse range of projects encompasses water/wastewater conveyance systems, including linear drafting and design using AutoCAD Civil 3D for pump stations, lift stations, sanitary sewer piping, water piping, water storage tanks, and water supply tanks. You may also be involved in water/wastewater treatment facility projects, utilizing Revit and other 3D modeling software.
Qualifications
You are passionate about:
- Working collaboratively with others.
- Having ownership in the work you do.
- Using your talents to positively affect communities.
You bring to the team:
- Strong communication skills.
- Ability to contribute and work well on a team.
- Associate’s degree in drafting or related field preferred.
- 8+ years of experience with MicroStation, AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or Revit.
- Excellent interpersonal, problem-solving, and decision-making skills and the ability to generate effective solutions to complex problems.
- An understanding of high-level engineering design capabilities and advanced knowledge of applicable technologies.
- Ability to understand water and wastewater system components.
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Actual compensation will vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, geographic location, skills, education, and internal equity.
Additional Information
Olsson specializes in engineering and design, client advisory services, planning, field services, and environmental. Improving the world has been our mindset from the very beginning, back when Olsson first opened for business in 1956. And it will be our mindset for years to come.
As an Olsson employee, you will:
- Receive a competitive 401(k) match
- Be empowered to build your career with tailored development paths
- Have the possibility for flexible work arrangements
- Engage in work that has a positive impact on communities
- Participate in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles
In addition, full-time employees will receive our traditional benefits package (health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.) and the opportunity to participate in a bonus system that rewards performance.
Olsson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran, and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, military status, or other protected status.
Olsson understands the importance of privacy and is committed to protecting job applicants’ personal information. Pursuant to the California Consumer Privacy Act, as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (collectively, the “CCPA”), this notice explains Olsson’s practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information for job applicants residing in California. Please read this Notice carefully to understand our privacy practices.
For more information about the types of information we collect and how we use it in connection with your general access and use of our website, please review our general California Privacy Notice here.
Benefits
- 401(k)
- paid time off
- stock options
- wellness program
About this role
Olsson's Water/Wastewater team in Denver is looking for a Design Associate to take on substantial drafting and design work across a range of infrastructure projects. You'd spend most of your time performing detailed design calculations, preparing drawings and specifications, and using AutoCAD Civil 3D and Revit to model everything from pump stations and piping systems to treatment facilities. The role expects you to work independently on complex assignments while also having the capacity to mentor less experienced staff and contribute to client meetings and cost estimates.
This position suits someone with at least eight years of hands-on experience in Civil 3D or Revit who understands water and wastewater system components and can problem-solve at a design level. You'll need strong communication skills, the ability to collaborate effectively, and a genuine interest in how your work affects the communities served. An associate's degree in drafting or a related field is preferred. The role is in-office in Denver and includes occasional site visits in varying conditions.
Olsson offers a competitive 401(k) match, traditional benefits including health, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, and a performance bonus system. The company emphasizes career development and has been in business since 1956 with a stated focus on creating an environment where people can grow and contribute meaningfully. The salary range for this role is $42,000 to $56,000 annually, with actual compensation based on your specific experience and qualifications.
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