Experienced Designer Water Resources

7 days ago


Omaha, United States Olsson Full time

Job Description

Olsson offers its clients a full spectrum of water services, including a complete line of planning, design, permitting, and construction phase services.

As an Experienced Designer on our Water Resources team, you will utilize your diversified design experience to perform complex drafting assignments requiring the application of standardized techniques. You will recommend design techniques and minor design changes to ensure the best approach to solve engineering and design needs. You will be able to work well independently and direct efforts of less experienced staff.

Key responsibilities an Experienced Designer can expect in this role include:

Detailed Design Work : Perform detailed design work on projects, including the preparation of drawings and layouts, reviewing project specifications, and performing design calculations as well as ensuring designs align with project objectives and quality standards

Research and Development : Conduct research on various design concepts and techniques, developing approaches to enhance project design work

Review and Estimation : Review drawings, prepare project cost estimates, and attend client meetings

Documentation : Maintain project documentation, including drawings, specifications, and project correspondence

Environmental Studies : Assist in the preparation of environmental impact studies or other project-related studies

Supervision : Supervise, coordinate, and review work for less experienced staff members

Field Work : Work in all types of terrain and weather conditions, and on project sites in various stages of construction may be required

Our Water Resources team is looking for a candidate with outstanding interpersonal skills, strong problem-solving experience, and decision-making capabilities.

The ideal candidate will excel at developing effective solutions to complex challenges and possess an understanding of high-level engineering design capabilities along with advanced knowledge of applicable technologies

We will consider candidates interested in being located in Lincoln or Omaha, NE.

Qualifications:
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.
  • Exceptional attention to detail.
  • Associate’s degree in drafting or related field preferred.
  • 5+ years of experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D.

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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