Senior Civil Designer (Grading & Utility) - Data Center

Colorado Springs, CO Dallas, TX Until 10/3/2026 8+ years exp First posted June 23, 2026 Last posted August 4, 2026
Job description

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.

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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.

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Compensation (from employer):
Colorado Pay Range — 78,000 – 103,000 USD — (<p><span data-teams="true">Actual compensation will vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, geographic location, skills, education, and internal equity.</span></p>)

About this role

Summary

Design civil infrastructure for data centers, focusing on grading, utility, surfaces, and pipe networks.

Job title

Senior Civil Designer (Grading & Utility) - Data Center

Experience level

8+ years

Minimum experience

8+ years exp

Industry

engineering

Location requirements

Remote or various US locations including Colorado, Texas, Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, Arizona

Salary

$78k–$103k

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

civil 3dcad softwaresurfacingutility designpipe networks

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

gradingutility designcivil 3dsurfacingpipelines
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

United States

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Colorado Springs, CO, USA

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Dallas, TX, USA

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Denver, CO, USA

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Des Moines, IA, USA

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Fort Worth, TX, USA

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Kansas City, MO, USA

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Lincoln, NE, USA

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Loveland, CO, USA

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Omaha, NE, USA

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Overland Park, KS, USA

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Phoenix, AZ, USA

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St. Louis, MO, USA

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