Entry-Level Civil Engineer - Site Design

Olsson; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Wellness program

Bonus system

Health benefits

Job summary

Olsson seeks a Civil Engineer to join our Overland Park team. You’ll contribute to project design elements, CAD drafting, and assist senior staff on land development projects.

You’ll gain hands-on experience with design and modeling software, participate in site observations, and support technical reports while building your career within a collaborative, growth-focused culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering is required.
• 1 year of relevant land development/site design experience preferred.
• Must possess or obtain EI/EIT certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist with project design elements for engineering projects under supervision.
• Perform entry-level plan production with clearly defined tasks.
• Gain knowledge of design and modeling software.
• Support project schedules and technical calculations under guidance from seniors.
• Contribute to parts of a broader project while under supervision.
• Prepare research to assist with technical reports.
• May mentor interns and travel to job sites for observation.

Skills

Team collaboration

Ownership of work

Community impact

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

EI/EIT certification

Tools

CAD drafting

Design software

Job description

Overland Park, KS

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 specializes in providing multidisciplinary, preliminary, and construction design services for a diverse range of land development projects, including mixed-use, commercial, and residential developments, industrial facilities, sports venues, schools, and various site development types. We are committed to positively impacting communities through innovative and sustainable solutions.

As a CivilEngineer, 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. This position assists with generating ideas and creating designs that provide purposeful, high-quality solutions to successfully solve engineering and design needs.

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

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 1 year of relevant experience or prior internship in land development/site design.
• Must possess or obtain EI/EIT certification

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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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