Civil Engineer - Site Design

Olsson; Ankeny (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Wellness program

Bonus system

Job summary

Olsson is seeking a Civil Engineer for the Site Design team to contribute to small-to-mid sized project design using CAD drafting and to mentor interns. You will coordinate with engineers, draft project drawings, and help prepare schedules while traveling to sites as needed.

The role emphasizes collaboration, ownership of work, and delivering design solutions that positively impact communities. A Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and EI eligibility are required, with knowledge of Civil 3D

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.
• Must obtain Engineer Intern (EI) certificate.
• Knowledge of Civil 3D.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic project design through CAD drafting.
• Instruct drafters on how to create drawings of designs.
• Prepare project schedules.
• Perform research and write technical reports.
• Travel to job sites for observation.
• Mentor student interns.
• Coordinate with experienced engineers on non-routine techniques.
• Gathers research and drafts technical reports.

Skills

Teamwork

Ownership

Community impact

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Civil 3D

Job description

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 Civil Engineer for our Site Design team, you will provide basic project design through CAD drafting, instruct drafters on how to create drawings of designs, and prepare project schedules. You may also perform research, write technical reports, and travel to job sites for observation.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides small scale design elements for engineering projects using fundamental knowledge, standard techniques, and established methods for small to mid-sized projects.
• Performs basic plan production and receives instructions for necessary tasks.
• Develops and applies knowledge and experience working within design and modeling software.
• Assists with preparation of project documentation and schedules and performs design calculations within a limited scope.
• Coordinates with experienced engineers and designers on non-routine techniques and procedures.
• Gathers research, recommends solutions, and creates drafts of technical reports using prescribed methods.
• Mentors student interns by providing opportunities for developing basic technical skills and knowledge.
• Gains experience with creating and maintaining project and client information within the firm's project management system.

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:

• Ability to contribute and work well on a team
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience
• Must obtain Engineer Intern (EI) certificate
• Knowledge of 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:

• 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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