Olsson
Entry-Level Transportation Engineer - Roadway
About this role
Olsson seeks an entry-level civil engineer to support roadway and transportation design projects in Des Moines, IA. You'll contribute to urban and rural roadway initiatives through CAD drafting, technical research, and field observations while developing skills under experienced mentors in a collaborative environment.
What you'll do
- Produce CAD drafting and design support for roadway, multimodal, and highway projects
- Assist with research and preparation of technical reports
- Participate in field observations and site visits
- Support project delivery across the full lifecycle
- Collaborate with experienced engineers on transportation design initiatives
- Contribute to solutions for urban, rural, and interchange improvement projects
What they're looking for
- CAD proficiency (MicroStation or AutoCAD Civil 3D preferred)
- Technical report writing
- Problem-solving and analytical thinking
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Civil engineering fundamentals
- Field observation and data collection
- Attention to detail in design work
Benefits
- Competitive 401(k) match
- Comprehensive health, vision, and dental coverage (full-time)
- Paid time off and wellness program
- Flexible work arrangements
- Tailored professional development and clear career advancement pathways
- Performance-based bonus system (full-time)
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Olsson
Olsson is an engineering firm that designs and manages large-scale infrastructure projects, particularly hyperscale data centers and water/wastewater systems. The company is hiring experienced project engineers and specialists in mechanical design, instrumentation and controls, electrical systems, and environmental engineering to lead complex projects and multidisciplinary teams.
View all jobs at OlssonLikely interview questions
- Can you walk us through a civil engineering project you worked on during your studies and your specific contributions?
- How do you approach learning new CAD software, and what experience do you have with MicroStation or AutoCAD Civil 3D?