Civil Designer - Site Design

Olsson Associates; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Flexible work arrangements

Wellness program

Bonus program

Job summary

Olsson Associates is seeking a Civil Designer (Design Associate) to contribute to complex drafting on mixed-use and site development projects. The role emphasizes independent work, mentorship of junior staff, and applying standard techniques to deliver high-quality designs.

You will perform detailed design, CAD drafting in Civil 3D, and collaborate with teams to meet project objectives while adapting to varied terrains and client requirements.

Qualifications

• Passion for collaboration and ownership in work.
• Ability to contribute and work well on a team.
• Proficiency in Civil 3D software.
• Experience in grading, surface creation, analysis, and utility design.

Responsibilities

• Performs detailed design work on projects including preparation of drawings and layouts, reviewing project specifications, and performing design calculations.
• Conducts research on design concepts and techniques and develops approaches to enhance project design work.
• Performs complex computer-aided design assignments and ensures designs align with project objectives and quality standards.
• May review drawings, prepare project cost estimates, and attend client meetings.
• Maintains project documentation including drawings, specifications, and project correspondence.
• Assists in the preparation of environmental impacts or other project studies.
• May supervise, coordinate, and review work for less experienced staff members.
• May be required to work in all types of terrain and weather conditions and on project sites in various stages of construction.

Skills

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Ownership in work

Education

Associate’s degree in drafting or related field

8+ years drafting and design experience

Tools

Civil 3D

Grading and surface creation

Design analysis

Utilities design

Job description

Job Description

Olsson provides multidisciplinary design services for mixed-use, commercial, and residential land development projects, along with municipal, industrial, sports, schools, and other site development types.

The Civil Designer (Design Associate) is an experienced designer that performs complex drafting assignments requiring the application of standardized techniques. The design associate works independently and may direct efforts of less experienced staff. This position has diversified design experience, an ability to perform work of a greater complexity, and recommends design techniques and minor design changes to ensure the best approach to solve engineering and design needs.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs detailed design work on projects including preparation of drawings and layouts, reviewing project specifications, and performing design calculations.
• Conducts research on various design concepts and techniques and develops approaches to enhance project design work.
• Performs complex computer-aided design assignments and ensures designs align with project objectives and quality standards.
• May review drawings, prepare project cost estimates, and attend client meetings.
• Maintains project documentation including drawings, specifications, and project correspondence.
• Assists in the preparation of environmental impacts or other project studies.
• May supervise, coordinate, and review work for less experienced staff members.
• 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’s degree in drafting or related field preferred
• 8 or more years of expertise in drafting and design
• Proficiency in Civil 3D software
• Experience in grading, surface creation, analysis, utility design

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.