Civil Engineer - Site Design

Olsson
Phoenix, AZ
On-site

Who this role is best for

Geared toward early-career civil engineers comfortable with CAD drafting and technical report writing, working in a collaborative environment in Phoenix, AZ.

Best fit for

  • Early-career civil engineers with CAD drafting and technical report writing experience
    — “Provides small scale design elements for engineering projects using fundamental knowledge”
  • Candidates who can work independently but also seek mentorship from experienced engineers
    — “Coordinates with experienced engineers and designers on non-routine techniques and procedures”
  • Individuals interested in community impact and professional development through tailored paths
    — “Engage in work that has a positive impact on communities”

Things to consider

  • Travel to job sites is expected, which may require flexibility in work location and schedule
    — “travel to job sites for observation”

How to stand out

  • Showcase your ability to mentor or guide others, even if it's not explicitly in your current role
    — “Mentors student interns by providing opportunities for developing basic technical skills and knowledge”
  • Demonstrate familiarity with Civil 3D and your ability to apply it to real-world site design scenarios
    — “Knowledge of Civil 3D”
  • Emphasize your skills in preparing project schedules and documentation to align with the role’s expectations
    — “Assists with preparation of project documentation and schedules”
  • Demonstrate your ability to gather and synthesize research for technical reports
    — “Gathers research, recommends solutions, and creates drafts of technical reports using prescribed methods”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Individual

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What success looks like

  • Provide small scale design elements for engineering projects
  • Perform basic plan production
  • Develop and apply knowledge and experience working within design and modeling software
  • Prepare project documentation and schedules
  • Perform design calculations
Typical background
Passionate about working collaborativelyBachelor’s degree in Civil EngineeringMinimum of 2 years of relevant experience

Skills & requirements

Required

CAD DraftingProject DocumentationDesign CalculationsCoordination With Experienced EngineersTechnical Report CreationStudent Mentorship

Preferred

Civil 3D

Stack & domain

Civil EngineeringCAD DraftingProject SchedulingDesign CalculationsCivil 3DCommunicationTeamworkProblem-solvingEngineer Intern (EI)Land DevelopmentSite Design

About the role

Original posting from Olsson via Greenhouse

Company Description

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.

Job Description

Olsson provides multidisciplinary design services for mixed-use, commercial, and residential land development projects, along with industrial, sports, schools, and other site development types. As a Civil Engineer for our Site Design team, you will provide basic project design through CAD drafting, instruct drafters on how to create drawings of designs, and prepare project schedules. You may also perform research, write technical reports, and travel to job sites for observation.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Provides small scale design elements for engineering projects using fundamental knowledge, standard techniques, and established methods for small to mid-sized projects.

Performs basic plan production and receives instructions for necessary tasks.

Develops and applies knowledge and experience working within design and modeling software.

Assists with preparation of project documentation and schedules and performs design calculations within a limited scope.

Coordinates with experienced engineers and designers on non-routine techniques and procedures.

Gathers research, recommends solutions, and creates drafts of technical reports using prescribed methods.

Mentors student interns by providing opportunities for developing basic technical skills and knowledge.

Gains experience with creating and maintaining project and client information within the firm’s project management system.

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

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience

Must obtain Engineer Intern (EI) certificate

Knowledge of Civil 3D 

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Additional Information

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.

As an Olsson employee, you will:

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.

Olsson understands the importance of privacy and is committed to protecting job applicants’ personal information. Pursuant to the California Consumer Privacy Act, as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (collectively, the “CCPA”), this notice explains Olsson’s practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information for job applicants residing in California. Please read this Notice carefully to understand our privacy practices.

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Source: Olsson careers (Greenhouse)

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