Drafting Internship - Water Resources - Olsson

We are Olsson, a team-based, purpose-driven engineering and design firm. Our solutions improve communities and our people make it possible.

Our most meaningful asset is our people, and we are dedicated to providing an environment where they can continue to learn, grow, and thrive. Our entrepreneurial spirit is what has allowed us — and will continue to allow us — to grow. The result? Inspired people, amazing designs, and projects with purpose.

Olsson offers clients a full spectrum of water services, including planning, design, permitting, and construction phase services. As a Drafting Intern on our Water Resources team, you will provide assistance to engineers and designers using AutoCAD, MicroStation, GIS/ArcMap, and various modeling software. You will contribute to project production sheets by adding dimension/layout plans and title/detail sheets. Project work may be related to hydrologic and hydraulic analysis for stormwater and flood control management, floodplain management, scour and erosion control, watershed management planning, and groundwater modeling. 

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 an associate degree in computer aided design drafting
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and GIS preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Strong attention to detail
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills

Olsson is a nationally recognized, employee-owned firm specializing in planning and design, engineering, field services, environmental, and technology. Founded in 1956 on the very mindset that drives us today, we’re here to improve communities by making them more sustainable, better connected, and more efficient. Simply put, we work to leave the world better than we found it.

Olsson offers a comprehensive internship program designed to provide valuable learning experiences for our interns. As a student intern, you’ll also receive: 

• Paid holidays and volunteer time off
• Mentorship from our experienced staff
• Opportunities to develop your technical and soft skills through hands-on experience

Olsson is an EEO 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, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.

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