Drafting Technician - Water/Wastewater

Olsson Associates; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive 401(k) match

Tailored career development paths

Flexible work arrangements

Wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles

Traditional benefits package (health care, vision, dental, etc.)

Job summary

Olsson Associates is seeking a Technician for their Water/Wastewater team in Fayetteville, Arkansas. This role entails performing standard engineering techniques, collaborating on various water and wastewater projects, and developing engineering plans.

The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, relevant experience, and proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D or Revit. With a competitive benefits package and opportunities for career development, Olsson strives to positively impact the communities they serve.

Qualifications

• 2-7 years of experience is preferred.
• Ability to perform standard engineering techniques and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Develop engineering and design plans for water/wastewater projects.
• Collaborate with technical staff to address engineering needs.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to contribute and work well on a team

Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or Revit

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

Education

Associate’s degree in drafting or related field preferred

Job description

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, including sanitary sewer piping, wastewater pump stations, wastewater treatment facilities, water piping, water supply wells, water storage tanks, and water treatment facilities.

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

Colorado Pay Range

$29–$45 USD

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 AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or Revit.
• Solid interpersonal, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

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.