Entry-Level CAD Technician

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.

Qualifications

You are passionate about:

• Working collaboratively with others.
• Having ownership in the work you do.
• Using your talents to positively affect communities.
• Learning new technical skills and design standards
• Producing high-quality, accurate CAD deliverables 

You bring to the team:

• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to contribute and work well on a team.
• CAD-related software experience (AutoCAD experience required).
• GIS-related software experience (ESRI product experience preferred but not required).
• Associate degree in a related field or equivalent experience preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel; Bluebeam and Smartsheet experience are a plus.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering markups, maps, utility records, survey information, and GIS/KMZ data.
• Attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate plan sets and exhibits.

Olsson CAD Personnel Expectations:

• Produce accurate and organized CAD drawings with minimal drafting errors.
• Follow Olsson and client-specific CAD standards, templates, layer management requirements, and file organization procedures.
• Prepare and revise telecommunications plan sheets, permit exhibits, alignment drawings, right-of-way exhibits, and engineering design documents.
• Incorporate redlines and quality control comments in a timely and accurate manner.
• Communicate proactively when information is missing or clarification is needed.
• Maintain awareness of project schedules, priorities, and deliverable deadlines.
• Continuously develop proficiency in telecom design standards, permit requirements, GIS/KMZ workflows, and CAD software applications.
• Support BAU and long-haul fiber projects through the preparation of clear, accurate, and well-organized engineering plan sets.

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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