About the job
Company Description
At Olsson, we are committed to engineering and designing innovative solutions that positively impact the world around us. Our core values of responsiveness, transparency, and results-oriented solutions drive our mission for our employees, clients, and community.
As a people-centric organization, we recognize that our greatest asset is our team. We foster an environment that promotes creativity and growth, enabling our employees to thrive and contribute meaningfully. This distinctive culture allows us to develop our people alongside our business, creating a lasting impact on the world.
Job Description
Join our vibrant industrial team at Olsson, where we merge innovation with excellence in the industrial field. Honored as one of the "Best Places to Work," our contemporary offices provide a collaborative space for engineers to tackle diverse challenges and contribute to significant projects, including Ethanol plant upgrades, manufacturing facilities, and renewable natural gas plant designs. We anticipate future growth in semiconductor facilities, advanced manufacturing, above-ground mining, pharmaceuticals, and bioenergy sectors.
We are looking for a skilled Design Associate who can handle intricate drafting assignments that require the application of established techniques. This role involves working independently while also guiding less experienced staff. The ideal candidate will possess diversified design experience, the capability to manage more complex tasks, and the initiative to recommend design techniques and minor modifications to meet engineering and design needs effectively.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain structural LOD 200-400 BIM models in Autodesk Revit, including key components such as beams, columns, foundations, and walls.
- Prepare and update structural drawings, layouts, specifications, details, and schedules for design and construction documentation.
- Create and manage Revit families, templates, filters, and worksets tailored to project-specific requirements while ensuring alignment with company standards.
- Collaborate with civil and process teams to integrate models across platforms, including Civil 3D and Plant 3D.
- Export models to RISA 3D and support structural analysis workflows.
- Generate precise quantity takeoffs from BIM models to assist in cost estimation.
- Ensure compliance of all models and drawings with project requirements.

