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Senior Civil Designer (Grading & Utility) - Data Center

olsson olsson.com Open · verified Oct 23, 2026
Remote Colorado Springs DallasDenver +17 Senior Other

At a glance

Senior role at olsson. Remote · $78,000–$103,000 base.

SalaryStated by olsson
$78,000 – $103,000
Base salary for this role, in USD per year, as published in the posting.
RoleOther
SenioritySenior
LocationColorado Springs
WorkplaceRemote
Base pay$78,000–$103,000
PostedAug 25, 2026 · 2mo ago
Also hiring inDallas, Denver, Des Moines, Fayetteville +15
Role brief

remoteroles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

  • Develop grading and utility designs, surfaces, and detailed drawings for large data center campuses
  • Prepare plans and calculations with licensed engineers, using Civil 3D and other CAD software
  • Create sheet sets and models that clearly communicate design intent
  • Design pipe and pressure-pipe networks, corridors, and feature lines under an engineer’s oversight

What you bring

  • At least eight years of drafting and design experience
  • Proficiency with Civil 3D, plus experience creating and analyzing surfaces, designing utilities, and coordinating BIM
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to contribute effectively on a team

Who this fits

This role suits a senior civil designer focused on grading and utilities who can work independently under an engineer’s oversight. You can work from an Olsson office, in a hybrid arrangement, or fully remotely from various U.S. locations.

From the employer

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 some of the largest and most forward-thinking and desirable companies in the world to work for. We design large hyperscale data center campuses and colocation data centers throughout the U.S.. This role will give you the opportunity to work on some of the largest and most complex engineering-driven projects being built today. Our clients are relationship based and truly value the work we do for them, affording us the opportunity to contribute to society’s technological and connected community through the design of the critical infrastructure that is the foundation of these projects.

As a Senior Civil Designer with a grading & utility focus, you will work in a collaborative team environment on multi-disciplinary complex projects. You will work closely with licensed engineers on plans and calculations, utilizing your expertise in Civil 3D and CAD software. In addition to sheet production work, you will also independently design utilities and surfaces with the oversight of an Engineer. You will need advanced skills in Civil 3D and CAD software to create accurate and efficient design solutions to develop detailed drawings and models to communicate design intent effectively. A Senior Civil Designer for this team will frequently design utilizing Pipe Networks, Pressure Pipe Networks, and Surfaces containing Corridors, and Feature Lines. Scale of projects for this team start at roughly 20 acres and are often 200+ acres for a single campus.

We have several current openings and will consider candidates interested in being located out of any Olsson office location, hybrid, or fully remote in various locations of the US. This role includes flexible work options to accommodate diverse working preferences and promote work-life balance.

Qualifications

You are passionate about:

  • Working collaboratively with others
  • Having ownership in the work you do
  • Using your talents to positively affect communities
  • Empowering others to use their talents

You bring to the team:

  • Strong communication skills
  • Ability to contribute and work well on a team
  • Associate’s degree in drafting or related field preferred
  • 8 or more years of expertise in drafting and design
  • Experience in surface creation, analysis, utility design, and BIM coordination
  • Proficiency in Civil 3D software

The posted salary range for this position correlates with our Colorado office locations and is commensurate with experience relative to the position.

LI-Remote

Actual compensation will vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, geographic location, skills, education, and internal equity.

Colorado Pay Range$78,000—$103,000 USD

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.

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.

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