Osborn Consulting is looking for an OpenRoads (ORD) Designer to join our Water Business Group, contributing to stormwater, 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’ll be a key contributor in delivering thoughtful, high-quality solutions that strengthen our communities while 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 is well-organized, thorough, trustworthy, with excellent communication skills.
To thrive in this position, you have the following qualifications:
- 10+ years drafting/design experience required in civil engineering industry. Prefer 4+ years of ORD experience.
- Strong proficiency with OpenRoads and InRoads.
- Experience with AutoCAD, MicroStation, ACC, & ProjectWise.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.
- Proactive problem solver with attention to detail and a commitment to 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 these additional qualifications:
- WSDOT-approved OpenRoads Training Modules for storm and stream design
- 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.
About Osborn
Osborn Consulting is an employee-owned consulting firm providing civil engineering, landscape architecture, and urban design on public projects across Washington state. The power of these public projects surrounds our daily lives, from the sidewalks we stroll to visit our neighborhood park, to the confidence in knowing our homes are safe from flooding when heavy rain comes. Our team develops strong foundations of trust with cities, counties, and agencies to achieve more resilient and more sustainable communities.
We have grown strategically over the last 20 years from a firm of one to a team of more than 100 motivated, hard-working, and creative individuals. Working for Osborn provides you the chance to learn new skills, follow your passions, and have fun along the way!
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.
- Training and mentoring.
- Opportunities for growth within the company.
The expected compensation range for this position is $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.
Our Diversity and Inclusion
Osborn is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture.
If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance completing the online application, please call 425-451-4009. Please leave a message and a member of our People Operations team will return your call within three business days. Alternatively, an email may be sent to [email protected]. “Applicant Accommodation” should be included in the subject line of the email. Please note that this phone number and email are only for those individuals who would like to request an accommodation to apply for a job.
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Skills Required
- 10+ years of drafting or design experience in the civil engineering industry
- 4+ years of OpenRoads Designer experience
- Strong proficiency with OpenRoads and InRoads
- Experience with AutoCAD, MicroStation, ACC, and ProjectWise
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines, multitask, and prioritize
- Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively across teams
- Ability to take ownership of project coordination and technical delivery
- Ability to anticipate project needs and resolve potential conflicts
- WSDOT-approved OpenRoads training modules for storm and stream design
- Experience with WSDOT guidelines, procedures, and plan preparation
- Knowledge of GIS terminology and experience importing GIS data for design
What We Do
Osborn Consulting is a Pacific Northwest design firm focused on public infrastructure. Its team works in civil engineering, landscape architecture, and urban design, providing services for water resources and land infrastructure projects from conceptual planning through design and construction support. The firm serves public agencies, ports, and tribal partners with practical, creative solutions that provide value to local communities and the environment.
