Design Technician - Site Design

Olsson • Overland Park, KS

7d

About The Position

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. 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.

Requirements

• 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.

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.

Benefits

• 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
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees