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Civil Engineer - Site Design at Olsson

Iowa · Posted Mar 12, 2026 · Seen live today

No pay listed; 41% of engineering (not software) postings here list pay

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About the posting

“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.”

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Seen live Oct 23, 2026; first seen Oct 22, 2026.

Pay in context

Olsson does not list pay for this role. 41 percent of engineering (not software) postings in Iowa do; their median is $114,565.

How long it has been open

Posted Mar 12, 2026, 225 days ago, and seen on Olsson's careers page today.

At 225 days old, it is over the 60-day median.

Olsson at a glance

Olsson has 388 open postings that we can see, 129 in engineering (not software); 16 percent list pay.

The application

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Seniority

The posting mentions 2+ years.

Place and cost of living

On site in Iowa; prices in IA run 12 percent below the US average.

The engineering (not software) market in Iowa

32 engineering (not software) postings in Iowa are open right now, from 7 employers.

Half of them have been open 60 days or less.

From Olsson's posting

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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.

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 Notice here .

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