Design Technician - Site Design
Olsson
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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 specializes in providing multidisciplinary, preliminary, and construction design services for a diverse range of land development projects, including mixed-use, commercial, and residential developments, industrial facilities, sports venues, schools, and various site development types. We are committed to positively impacting communities through innovative and sustainable solutions.
As an Associate Technician, you will use CAD software for complex engineering design, attend client meetings, and prepare project cost estimates. In this role, you will also be responsible for preparing engineering and survey drawings from rough sketches and general design information. You will be expected to follow established standards and procedures and rely on your experience and judgment to perform your duties effectively.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with other team members to produce high-quality engineering designs for site design projects.
- Performs engineering support tasks such as gathering data, updating and maintaining computer files, preparing copies of drawings, and documenting design changes.
- Use CAD software to design and layout complex engineering drawings.
- Prepare engineering and survey drawings from rough sketches and general design information.
- Travel to job sites for observation and perform fieldwork in all types of terrain and weather conditions.
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.
- Associates Degree.
- Minimum of 1 year of Civil 3D CAD software experience.
- Passion for positively affecting communities through your work.
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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
- wellness program
About this role
Olsson is seeking a Design Technician to support site design projects across mixed-use, commercial, residential, industrial, and institutional developments. You'll spend most of your time in CAD—primarily Civil 3D—translating rough sketches and design concepts into detailed engineering and survey drawings. Beyond the desk, the role includes attending client meetings, preparing cost estimates, gathering field data, and traveling to job sites to observe conditions and perform fieldwork across varying terrain and weather.
This position suits someone with an Associate Degree and at least one year of Civil 3D experience who thrives in a collaborative environment and takes ownership of their work. You'll need strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team while following established standards and procedures. The role offers a genuine opportunity to contribute to projects that shape communities, backed by Olsson's commitment to responsive client service and employee growth. Standard full-time benefits include health coverage, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and a performance bonus system, plus the possibility of flexible work arrangements.
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