Olsson is hiring: Design Technician - Site Design/Municipal in Kearney

Olsson is a nationally recognized, employee-owned firm specializing in planning and design, engineering, field services, environmental, and technology. Founded in 1956, 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.

Overview

Our Site Design team 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 Design Technician on the Site Design team, you will prepare planning and design documents, and process design calculations. You will work independently on these designs with occasional guidance from your supervisor. You may direct the efforts of less experienced staff and may attend client meetings or handle construction observation as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assists with basic computer-aided design operations including annotation, red line corrections, and plan publishing.
• Uses design software to draft plans or incorporate information from past, current, and ongoing projects into models.
• Performs engineering support tasks such as gathering data, updating and maintaining computer files, preparing copies of drawings, and documenting design changes.
• Adds basic content to project production sheets including dimension/layout plans, title sheets, and detail sheets.
• Receives initial instruction or guidance from a supervisor or project manager as work is subject to supervisor approval.
• May be required to work in all types of terrain and weather conditions and on 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.
• Associate degree in drafting.
• Prior drafting experience preferred.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D software is preferred.

Additional Information

Olsson is a nationally recognized, employee-owned firm specializing in planning and design, engineering, field services, environmental, and technology. We’re here to improve communities by making them more sustainable, better connected, and more efficient. We work to leave the world better than we found it.

Benefits

• Become an owner in the company after your first year through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 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 https://www.olsson.com/internships.

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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Job Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology

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