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Civil Drafting Internship Water Resources

Olsson


Job Location:

Lincoln, NE - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 3 September 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 2 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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.

Were a people-centric firm so its 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

Through this internship learn how a project goes from an idea to a plan set to construction! Olsson offers clients a full spectrum of water services including planning design permitting and construction phase services. As a drafting student intern on our Water Resources team you will provide assistance to engineers and designers using AutoCAD and ArcGIS Pro. You will contribute to project production sheets by adding dimension/layout plans title/detail sheets and quantity estimating. You will get the opportunity to contribute to project plan sets and then visit the project site. Project work may be related to hydrologic and hydraulic analysis for stormwater and flood control management floodplain management scour and erosion control and watershed management planning.

Qualifications

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
  • Problem-solving and decision-making skills
  • Strong attention to detail

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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:

  • 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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Required Experience:

Intern


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Olsson is an engineering and design firm delivering infrastructure solutions that improve communities through expertise, collaboration, and innovation.

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