Senior Civil Designer — Innovative Site Design

Olsson; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Flexible work arrangements

Wellness program

Bonus program

Job summary

Olsson provides multidisciplinary design services for mixed-use, commercial, and residential land development projects. The Civil Designer (Design Associate) is an experienced designer performing complex drafting tasks and may guide less experienced staff.

This role requires independent work, strong design judgment, and collaboration with project teams on diverse sites. The position emphasizes ownership, teamwork, and delivering practical, high-quality design solutions that meet client needs and

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in drafting or related field preferred.
• 8+ years of expertise in drafting and design.
• Proficiency in Civil 3D software.
• Experience in grading, surface creation, analysis, and utility design.

Responsibilities

• Performs detailed design work on projects including preparation of drawings and layouts, reviewing project specifications, and performing design calculations.
• Conducts research on various design concepts and techniques and develops approaches to enhance project design work.
• Performs complex computer-aided design assignments and ensures designs align with project objectives and quality standards.
• May review drawings, prepare project cost estimates, and attend client meetings.
• Maintains project documentation including drawings, specifications, and project correspondence.
• Assists in the preparation of environmental impacts or other project studies.
• May supervise, coordinate, and review work for less experienced staff members.
• May be required to work in all types of terrain and weather conditions and on project sites in various stages of construction.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Team collaboration

Ownership mindset

Attention to detail

8+ years drafting/design experience

Education

Associate’s degree in drafting or related field

Tools

Civil 3D

Job description

Olsson provides multidisciplinary design services for mixed-use, commercial, and residential land development projects. The Civil Designer (Design Associate) is an experienced designer performing complex drafting tasks and may guide less experienced staff.

This role requires independent work, strong design judgment, and collaboration with project teams on diverse sites. The position emphasizes ownership, teamwork, and delivering practical, high-quality design solutions that meet client needs and