Associate Technician - Substation Design

Olsson Associates; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Career development

Flexible work arrangements

Wellness program

Bonus program

Positive impact

Job summary

Olsson is seeking an Associate Technician to support the Substation and Power Generation team. You will create and update drawings, develop 3D models, and assist engineers through the project lifecycle in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates are recent graduates or early-career professionals who collaborate well, adapt to changing priorities, and are committed to continuous learning and delivering quality work across projects with a focus on community impact.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Drafting, Engineering Technology, or related field preferred.
• Drafting certificate or related technical training preferred.
• New graduates and early-career candidates are encouraged to apply.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, Revit, Inventor, MicroStation, or similar design software.
• Basic understanding of Bluebeam or comparable PDF software.
• Ability to adapt to changing project needs while maintaining quality and excellence.

Responsibilities

• Support substation design using design software and create/update plan sheets, elevations, sections, and 3D models.
• Incorporate redline revisions and project standards into design documents.
• Maintain project documentation and prepare drawing packages for milestones and deliverables.
• Collaborate with engineers, designers, and project teams to deliver high-quality solutions.
• Adapt to evolving project requirements and client standards.

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Inventor

MicroStation

Bluebeam

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 Substation and Power Generation team and help design the infrastructure that powers communities. As an Associate Technician, you'll support substation design projects by creating and updating drawings, developing 3D models, and assisting engineers and designers throughout the project lifecycle. This opportunity is ideal for a recent graduate or early-career professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, collaborates well with others, adapts to changing priorities, and is committed to continuous learning and delivering quality work.

What You'll Do

• Support substation design using AutoCAD, Revit, MicroStation, and other design software.
• Create and update plan sheets, elevations, sections, and 3D models.
• Incorporate redline revisions and project standards into design documents.
• Maintain project documentation and prepare drawing packages for project milestones and deliverables.
• Collaborate with engineers, designers, and project teams to deliver high-quality solutions.
• Adapt to evolving project requirements, client standards, and new technologies.

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:

• Associate degree in Drafting, Engineering Technology, or a related field preferred.
• Drafting certificate or related technical training preferred.
• New graduates and early-career candidates are encouraged to apply.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, Revit, Inventor, MicroStation, or similar design software.
• Basic understanding of Bluebeam or comparable PDF software.
• Ability to adapt to changing project needs while maintaining a commitment to quality and excellence.

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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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