Entry-Level Civil Engineer - Site Design

Olsson; Overland Park (KS); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Flexible work arrangements

Wellness program

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Overland Park seeks an Entry-Level Civil Engineer for site design across various land development projects. This role involves CAD drafting, project scheduling, and collaborating with senior engineers. Ideal candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and have AutoCAD Civil 3D experience. Benefits include competitive 401(k) matching and flexible work arrangements. The company values a diverse workforce and encourages all qualified candidates to apply.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist with project design elements utilizing standard techniques.
• Perform entry-level plan production under defined instructions.
• Contribute to project schedules and technical calculations.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Teamwork

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Entry‑Level Civil Engineer - Site Design

North Kansas City, MO; 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 Civil 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. 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:

• Strong communication skills.
• 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.
• Prior AutoCAD Civil 3D experience.
• Must possess or obtain EI/EIT certification.

Additional Information

• 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.