Entry-level Civil Engineer - Site Design/Municipal

Olsson; United States; Remote; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Olsson is seeking an Entry-level Civil Engineer focused on site design and municipal projects in Nebraska. You will perform basic design tasks, draft plans in CAD, and support senior engineers with schedules and calculations.

Ideal candidates hold a civil engineering degree and are eager to learn AutoCAD Civil 3D, with the potential to obtain EI/EIT certification as you grow within the team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering is required.
• EI/EIT certification is preferred / obtainable.
• Experience with design and drafting software is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Assist with basic project design elements and provide support under supervision.
• Produce entry-level plan production from clear instructions.
• Learn and apply design and modeling software in everyday tasks.
• Assist with project schedules and technical calculations under guidance.
• Contribute to portions of broader projects and support technical reporting.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Entry-level Civil Engineer - Site Design/Municipal

Grand Island, NE; Kearney, NE; Lincoln, NE; Norfolk, NE; South Sioux City, 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, preliminary, and construction design services for mixed-use, commercial, and residential land development projects, along with industrial, sports, schools, and other site development types.

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.

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 invarious 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.
• Prior AutoCAD Civil 3D experience is preferred.
• Ability to 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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