Design Technician - Site Design

Overview

North Kansas City, MO;
Overland Park, KS

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 learn, grow, and thrive. Our entrepreneurial spirit has allowed us — and will continue to allow us — to grow. The result? Inspired people, amazing designs, and projects with purpose.

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 Associate Technician, you will use CAD software for complex engineering design, attend client meetings, and prepare project cost estimates. You will also be responsible for preparing engineering and survey drawings from rough sketches and general design information. You will be expected to follow established standards and procedures and rely on your experience and judgment to perform your duties effectively.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with other team members to produce high-quality engineering designs for site design projects.
• Perform engineering support tasks such as gathering data, updating and maintaining computer files, preparing copies of drawings, and documenting design changes.
• Use CAD software to design and layout complex engineering drawings.
• Prepare engineering and survey drawings from rough sketches and general design information.
• Travel to job sites for observation and perform fieldwork in all types of terrain and weather conditions.

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.
• Associates Degree.
• Minimum of 1 year of Civil 3D CAD software experience.
• Passion for positively affecting communities through your work.

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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. 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:

• 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

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.