Entry-Level Civil Engineer - Site Design

Olsson; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Flexible work arrangements

Wellness program

Traditional benefits package

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking an Entry-Level Civil Engineer – Site Design in Des Moines, IA. As part of a dynamic team, you will assist with project design and utilize CAD drafting while receiving guidance from senior staff. Strong communication skills and a Bachelor’s degree in engineering are essential for this role, along with knowledge of AutoCAD. The position offers a competitive salary, flexible work arrangements, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 0-2+ years related civil engineering design experience.
• Ability to positively affect communities.
• Knowledge of their engineering design and modeling software.

Responsibilities

• Assists with project design elements utilizing standard techniques.
• Performs entry-level plan production with defined instructions.
• Gathers and prepares research for technical reports.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Collaborative work

Ownership in work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Engineer Intern (EI) certificate

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Entry‑Level Civil Engineer – Site Design

Des Moines, IA; Lincoln, NE; Omaha, NE

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

As an Entry‑level Civil Engineer – Site Design (Assistant Engineer), 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

• Assists with project design elements for engineering projects utilizing familiarity with standard techniques and established methods.
• Performs entry‑level plan production and receives clearly defined instructions for necessary tasks.
• Gains knowledge and experience working within design and modeling software.
• Receives guidance from senior level staff to assist with project schedules and technical engineering calculations.
• Contributes to limited portions of a broader project while under direct supervision.
• Gathers and prepares research to assist with the assembly of technical reports.
• May provide mentoring to student interns by answering questions and offering guidance with routine assignments.
• May travel and work in all types of terrain and weather conditions at project sites in various stages of construction.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
• Must obtain Engineer Intern (EI) certificate.
• 0‑2+ years related civil engineering design experience.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD (Civil 3D is a plus).

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.