Civil Engineer - Site Design

Civil Engineer - Site Design

North Kansas City, MO; Overland Park, KS

Company Description

We are Olsson, a team-based, purpose-driven engineering and design firm. Our solutions improve communities, and our people make it possible.

Our most meaningful asset is our people, and we are dedicated to providing an environment where they can continue to learn, grow, and thrive. Our entrepreneurial spirit is what has allowed us - and will continue to allow us - to grow. The result? Inspired people, amazing designs, and projects with purpose.

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

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Additional Information

Olsson is a nationally recognized, employee-owned firm specializing in planning and design, engineering, field services, environmental, and technology. Founded in 1956 on the very mindset that drives us today, we're here to improve communities by making them more sustainable, better connected, and more efficient. Simply put, we work to leave the world better than we found it.

As an Olsson employee, you'll receive our traditional benefits package (health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.), plus you'll :

Engage in work that has a positive impact on communities

Receive an excellent 401(k) match

Participate in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles

Benefit from a bonus system that rewards performance

Have the possibility for flexible work arrangements

Please note : The benefits listed above apply to full-time employees. If you're applying for an internship, you can learn more about internship-specific offerings and experiences at Olsson by visiting .

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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