Drafting Technician - Water/Wastewater

Olsson; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Flexible work arrangements

Wellness program

Job summary

Olsson invites you to join our Water/Wastewater team as a Technician, applying standard techniques to prepare engineering and design plans. You will work closely with technical staff to find the best approach to meet client needs on wastewater and water projects.

The role emphasizes teamwork, ownership, and delivering high-quality designs for sanitary sewer piping, treatment facilities, and water distribution systems.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential.
• Ownership of the work and accountability are expected.
• Associate’s degree in drafting or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform standard techniques to prepare engineering and design plans.
• Work with technical staff to determine best approaches for wastewater and water projects.
• Contribute to sanitary sewer piping, treatment facilities, and water distribution design.
• Collaborate with engineers and other team members to ensure project success.

Skills

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Ownership of work

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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