Design Technician - Roadway

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 has the knowledge and experience to design a wide variety of projects, including urban and rural highways, interchanges, and municipal roadways. As a Design Technician for our Roadway team, you will apply your knowledge of established methods, practices, and programs to prepare engineering and design plans. This position works closely with technical staff to find the best approach to solve engineering and design needs.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists with standard computer-aided design operations including, but not limited to, advanced plan production, plan sheet creation, and entry-level design principles under moderate direction and supervision.
• Receives instruction on project objectives, advanced features, and possible solutions.
• Performs engineering support tasks such as gathering data, updating and maintaining computer files, preparing copies of drawings, and documenting design changes.
• 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 a related field preferred
• A minimum of three years of experience in Microstation (or related CAD software) preferred
• Has solid interpersonal, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

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:

• 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 in 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

Olsson is an EEO 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, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.

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