Drafting Technician - Water/Wastewater

Olsson; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Receive a competitive 401(k) match

Tailored development paths

Flexible work arrangements

Positive impact on communities

Wellness program

Job summary

Olsson offers its clients a full spectrum of water and wastewater services, including planning, design, permitting, and construction phase services. The Water/Wastewater Technician role supports engineers by preparing plans and collaborating with staff to solve design challenges across water and wastewater systems.

The candidate will contribute to projects from collection through treatment, with strong emphasis on collaboration, ownership of tasks, and delivering high-quality results for

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in drafting or related field preferred.
• 2-7 years of experience preferred.
• Proficiency in MicroStation, AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or Revit.

Responsibilities

• Perform standard techniques and procedures and apply established methods to prepare engineering and design plans.
• Work closely with technical staff to determine best approaches for wastewater and water projects.
• Collaborate with team on wastewater collection, treatment, and water distribution projects.
• Contribute to projects involving sanitary sewer piping, pump stations, and water treatment facilities.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Ownership mindset

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Education

Associate’s degree in drafting or related field

Tools

MicroStation

AutoCAD Civil 3D

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

Olsson offers its clients a full spectrum of water and wastewater services, including a complete line of planning, design, permitting, and construction phase services. Maintaining water quality is Olsson’s number one concern, and we are able to respond to a broad set of client demands in a timely and cost-effective manner.

As a Technician on our Water/Wastewater team, you will perform standard techniques and procedures and apply knowledge of established methods, practices, and programs to prepare engineering and design plans. You will work closely with technical staff to find the best approach to solve engineering and design needs. You will work closely with other team members and engineers on wastewater collection and treatment projects, along with water supply, storage, treatment, and distribution. This can include sanitary sewer piping, wastewater pump stations, wastewater treatment facilities, water piping, water supply wells, water storage tanks, and water treatment facilities.

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.




• 2-7 years of experience is preferred.




• Proficiency in MicroStation, AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or Revit.




• Solid interpersonal, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

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Actual compensation will vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, geographic location, skills, education, and internal equity.

Colorado Pay Range

$29—$45 USD

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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