
Lead Civil Designer - Site Design
Austin, TX · FlexibleJobSeen 2w agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago
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Olsson provides multidisciplinary design services for land development and other site development projects. The Lead Civil Designer directs technical project work, oversees quality review, provides senior-level design review, and serves as a resource for clients and staff. The role offers remote, hybrid, or office work options, with travel for in-office activities, client meetings, and site visits as needed.
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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 Lead Civil Designer, you will be responsible for leading quality assurance/quality control for the team, providing senior level design review for the team, and attending client meetings. You will direct and manage project staff on technical aspects of projects. You may also travel to job sites at different stages in construction and work in all types of terrain and weather conditions.
Primary Responsibilities will include:
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Directs and manages staff on technical aspects of projects including coordination with all disciplines involved on projects.
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Plans and oversees the quality review process of project deliverables.
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Provides a consultative resource to clients for project resolution.
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Strengthens and further develops subject matter expertise in certain design areas.
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Provides senior-level design review for various projects on the team and acts as a resource for technical issues.
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May assist in the preparation of project studies by completing drawings, sketching, or acquiring data.
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Promotes efficiencies in producing quality work.
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Supervises and reviews assignments of less experienced staff.
Olsson currently has growth opportunities for our Site Design group. This role offers flexible work options, including remote and hybrid opportunities, to accommodate diverse working preferences and promote work-life balance. Candidates can work hybrid schedules, work remotely, or work out of any Olsson office location in these regions/areas.
Applicants should have the ability to travel for in-office activities, client and site visits as needed.
Qualifications
You are passionate about:
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Working collaboratively with others.
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Having ownership in the work you do.
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Using your talents to positively affect communities.
You bring to the team:
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Strong communication skills
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Ability to contribute and work well on a team
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Associate Degree in Drafting
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10 years of CAD software experience (AutoCAD Civil 3d)
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Project Management skills for medium-sized projects
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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:
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Receive a competitive 401(k) match
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Be empowered to build your career with tailored development paths
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Have the possibility for flexible work arrangements
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Engage in work that has a positive impact on communities
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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 (https://www.olsson.com/privacy-policy) .
How this job compares
Set against the 15,397 open Project Management jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- Texas median$111–180K/yr491 salary ranges
- Texas median$30–36/hr36 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 1,145 open Project Management jobs in Texas and 15,397 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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- Experience
- Project Management postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 4 to 8 years (12,345 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for an associate degree; 6,642 of the 15,397 open Project Management jobs (43%) ask for an associate degree or higher.
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