Associate Designer – Transmission and Distribution

Olsson; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Flexible work arrangements

Wellness program

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Olsson in Dallas is seeking an Associate Design Technician to contribute to the design of high-powered substations using MicroStation, Revit, and AutoCAD. You will work with engineers and technicians to develop accurate, detailed designs that meet future energy demands and support critical transmission projects.

This role rewards detail orientation and teamwork, offering opportunities to grow skills in substation and transmission design while collaborating with a team that values innovation,

Qualifications

• Associate degree in a related field required or preferred.
• 3+ years of experience using MicroStation, AutoCAD, or similar design software.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to collaborate in a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist in CAD operations and entry-level design tasks under supervision.
• Develop detailed drawings for utility transmission and substation projects.
• Support plan sheets, layouts, and design models creation and modification.
• Assist in design calculations, material needs, and data gathering.
• Collaborate with engineers and senior designers to ensure accuracy.
• Support documentation of design changes and client meetings/site visits.

Skills

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Associate degree in a related field

Tools

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Revit

Job 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

Join Olsson's Transmission and Distribution team and help shape the future of energy systems. As an Associate Design Technician, you’ll contribute to the design of high-powered substations using MicroStation, Revit, and AutoCAD software, supporting the infrastructure that powers our communities. Working alongside experienced engineers and technicians, you’ll develop technical expertise while producing accurate and detailed designs that meet future energy demands.

This role is ideal for a detail-oriented and motivated designer looking to expand their skills in substation and transmission projects while collaborating with a team that values innovation, quality, and client success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in computer-aided design (CAD) operations, including plan production and entry-level design tasks under moderate supervision.
• Develop detailed drawings for utility transmission and substation projects using MicroStation, Revit, or AutoCAD.
• Support the creation and modification of plan sheets, layouts, and design models.
• Assist in updating project specifications, running design calculations, and determining material needs.
• Collaborate with engineers and senior designers to ensure project accuracy and efficiency.
• Perform engineering support tasks, including gathering data, maintaining computer files, and documenting design changes.
• Participate in client meetings and site visits to better understand project requirements and design feasibility.

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 with a team.
• Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Associate degree in a related field (preferred).
• 3+ years of experience using MicroStation, AutoCAD, or similar design software.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to collaborate in a team environment and communicate technical concepts effectively.
• Experience in substation or utility transmission design (preferred but not required).

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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.

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