Senior Civil Designer - Site Design
Olsson
Salary undisclosed
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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 provides multidisciplinary design services for mixed-use, commercial, and residential land development projects, along with industrial, sports, schools, and other site development types.
As a Senior Civil Designer (Senior Technician) for our Site Design team, you will independently perform non-routine drafting and design assignments by applying diversified knowledge of engineering and design principles and practices. You may coordinate efforts of less experienced technicians and collaborate with technical staff to find the best approach to solve engineering and design needs.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
- Performs intermediate- to advanced-level design while working under minimal direction and supervision
- Selects and recommends design approaches and prepares preliminary designs for engineering staff
- Performs a variety of advanced drafting and design duties such as running calculations, updating drawings, determining material needs, and reviewing project specifications
- May provide training or act as a mentor for less experienced technicians
- May attend client meetings
- May be required to work in all types of terrain and weather conditions and on project sites in various stages of construction
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 degree in drafting or a related field preferred
- Minimum of six (6) years of CAD software experience (AutoCAD Civil 3D)
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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's Site Design team is seeking a Senior Civil Designer to lead intermediate and advanced design work on mixed-use, commercial, residential, and industrial development projects. You'll work with minimal supervision, independently selecting design approaches, running calculations, preparing preliminary designs, and managing detailed CAD work in AutoCAD Civil 3D. The role offers mentorship opportunities for junior technicians and occasional client interaction, with the expectation that you'll be comfortable working across varied terrain and construction sites.
This position suits someone with at least six years of CAD experience and an associate degree in drafting or related field who thrives collaborating with technical teams and taking ownership of projects. You'll need strong communication skills and the ability to solve complex engineering and design problems. Olsson emphasizes a people-centric culture focused on professional growth, offering competitive benefits including 401(k) matching, flexible work arrangement possibilities, and a performance bonus system. The role is full-time and based in Lincoln, Nebraska, requiring in-office presence.
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