Entry-Level Civil Engineer - Site Design

Olsson; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Bonus program

Health, vision, dental benefits

Paid time off and wellness program

Job summary

Olsson in Springfield, MO is seeking an Entry‑Level Civil Engineer to join the Site Design team. You will assist with basic project design through CAD drafting, learn design software, and support senior staff with schedules and calculations. The role emphasizes collaboration and ownership while contributing to community‑focused projects.

Travel to job sites may occur as part of project observation, and mentoring opportunities for interns are possible in this supportive, people‑centered firm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering required.
• EI/EIT certification or ability to obtain it.
• Willingness to learn CAD drafting and design software.

Responsibilities

• Assist with project design elements using standard techniques.
• Perform entry-level plan production under clear instructions.
• Gain experience in design and modeling software.
• Receive guidance on project schedules and technical calculations.
• Contribute to portions of a broader project under supervision.
• Prepare research for technical reports; may mentor interns.

Skills

Team collaboration

Ownership in work

Positive community impact

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

EI/EIT certification

Job description

Springfield, MO

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 an Entry‑Level Civil Engineer on our Site Design team, 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.
• 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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