Civil Designer - Site Design

Civil Designer - Site Design

Fayetteville, AR;
Springfield, MO

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.

Olsson provides multidisciplinary design services for mixed‑use, commercial, and residential land development projects, along with municipal, industrial, sports, schools, and other site development types.

The Civil Designer (Design Associate) is an experienced designer that performs complex drafting assignments requiring the application of standardized techniques. The design associate works independently and may direct efforts of less experienced staff. This position has diversified design experience, an ability to perform work of a greater complexity, and recommends design techniques and minor design changes to ensure the best approach to solve engineering and design needs.

• 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.

• Working collaboratively with others.
• Having ownership in the work you do.
• Using your talents to positively affect communities.

• Strong communication skills
• Ability to contribute and work well on a team
• Associate’s degree in drafting or related field preferred
• 8 or more years of expertise in drafting and design
• Proficiency in Civil 3D software
• Experience in grading, surface creation, analysis, utility design

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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.

• Receive a competitive 401(k) match
• 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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