About the posting
“As a summer 2027 civil engineering student intern on the Data Centers Site Design team, you will perform meaningful, hands-on, real-world work that will transform your classroom experience and help you envision your future career.”
Read the full posting on Olsson's site
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 Aug 31, 2026, 53 days ago, and seen on Olsson's careers page today.
At 53 days old, it is under 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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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
This is Olsson's own text, as published on its job board. We last checked it on Oct 23, 2026. Apply on Olsson's site. We remove a posting when the employer closes it.
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 some of the largest and most forward-thinking and desirable companies in the world to work for. The large hyperscale data center campuses we design throughout the U.S. will give you the opportunity to work on some of the largest and most complex engineering-driven projects being built today. Our clients are relationship-based and truly value the work we do for them, affording us the opportunity to contribute to society’s technological and connected community through the design of the critical infrastructure that is the foundation of these projects. As a summer 2027 civil engineering student intern on the Data Centers Site Design team, you will perform meaningful, hands-on, real-world work that will transform your classroom experience and help you envision your future career. You’ll be part of our team, working for our clients on projects with our most experienced engineers. You’ll assist with creating construction plans for sites that can include site layout, grading, stormwater, and utilities in AutoCAD and Civil 3D. You may also perform research, write technical reports, and travel to job sites.
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
- Pursuing a bachelor's degree in civil engineering
- Working knowledge of AutoCAD (Civil 3D is a plus)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
- Problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Strong attention to detail
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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.
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