Osborn Consulting is looking for anOpenRoads(ORD) Designer to join ourWater Business Group,contributing tostormwater, drainage, stream, and landscaping design on large roadway, transit, and fish passage improvement projects around the Puget Sound region.
Our ideal candidate brings strong technical expertise and hands-on experience using Bentley OpenRoads Designer to independently develop roadway drainage, stormwater facility grading, landscaping, and fish passage designs. The candidate also brings experience in team leadership, multidisciplinary coordination, standards development, QA/QC, and mentoring. In this role, you'll partner with multidisciplinary teams to deliver accurate design models, plans, and construction documents that meet project and client standards.
You'llbe a key contributorin delivering thoughtful, high-quality solutions that strengthen our communitieswhile working collaboratively to meet project goals, timelines, and budgets.
About the Role
In this role, you'll collaborate closely with a highly skilled team of engineers and civil technicians/designers to deliver accurate, efficient, and high-quality design work. Your knowledge and responsibilities include:
- Design Development - Demonstrate a high level of competency in developing designs and providing technical support to engineers.
- Independent ORD Design - Create OpenRoads Designer (ORD) models independently under broad direction from project engineers or project managers.
- Pipe Network Modeling - Build and edit ORD pipe networks using the OpenRoads Designer Managed Workspace at the direction of the engineer.
- Alignment Design - Create and refine horizontal and vertical alignments within ORD.
- Plan/Profile Sheet Production - Develop and edit plan and profile sheets in ORD.
- Client Coordination - Coordinate with client CADD technicians throughout the project lifecycle to ensure consistency and alignment.
- Standards & Workflow Development - Partner with Osborn Consulting's Design Technology Manager to develop ORD standards, drawing production workflows, and best practices.
- Quality Feedback - Provide feedback on design accuracy and completeness to the Project Manager and Lead Civil Technician.
- Mentorship - Mentor junior CADD staff and contribute to professional development requirements.
- QA/QC Participation - Support internal QA/QC reviews of CADD design and drafting to ensure accuracy, consistency, and efficiency.
- Standards Compliance - Uphold CADD standards for Osborn Consulting, clients, and other governing entities.
- Workflow Optimization - Help identify, refine, and implement project standards and workflows in collaboration with the Osborn Consulting's Design Technology Manager.
About You
Our ideal candidate iswell-organized, thorough, trustworthy, withexcellent communication skills.
To thrive in this position, you have the following qualifications:
- 10+ years drafting/design experiencerequiredincivilengineering industry.Prefer 4+ years of ORD experience.
- StrongproficiencywithOpenRoadsandInRoads.
- Experience with AutoCAD, MicroStation,ACC,& ProjectWise.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.
- Proactive problem solver with attention to detail anda commitmentto accuracy.
- Self-motivated, with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities and project deadlines, multitask, and prioritize
- Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively across teams while taking ownership of project coordination and technical delivery.
- Anticipate project needs and potential conflicts and work on resolution.
It is a plus, but not required, to have theseadditionalqualifications:
- WSDOT-approvedOpenRoadsTrainingModules for storm and streamdesign
- Experience with WSDOT guidelines / procedures / plan preparation
- Knowledge of GIS terminology and experience importing GIS data for use in our design.
Location
This position is remote for out-of-state (Washington State) candidates.For candidates based in the Bellevue/Seattle/Bellingham/Vancouver area, a hybrid schedule is preferred, with the opportunity to work from the office 2-3 days per week.
What We Offer
We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee health, performance, success, and ownership. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles are eligible for limited benefits.)
- Competitive pay, medical and dental insurance, a 401K plan with matching, PTO/holiday pay, health and fitness stipend, commute support, and profit sharing.
- A collaborative and fun environment with idea-sharing, learning, and curiosity.
- Opportunities for growth within the company.
The expected compensation range for thispositionis$93,600-$114,400 annually and is dependent upon skills, experience,education,and geographical location.
What We Value
Our new team member will be someone who aligns with our core values of Professionalism & Responsibility, Collaboration &Creativity, Health & Well-Being, Laughter & Fun, Relationships & Respect, Growth & Exploration.
