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Design Technician - Site Design/Municipal

Grand Island, NE; Kearney, NE

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

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 advice from your supervisor. You may direct the efforts of the less experienced staff. You may also attend client meetings and handle construction observation as needed.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

+ Assists with basic computer-aided design operations including, but not limited to, annotation, red line corrections, and plan publishing.

+ Uses design software programs 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, but not limited to, 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. 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 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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For more information about the types of information we collect and how we use it in connection with your general access and use of our website, please review our general California Privacy Noticehere (https://www.olsson.com/privacy-policy) .

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