What are the responsibilities and job description for the Civil Design Technology Specialist position at THE OSBORN ENGINEERING CO?
Osborn Engineering is seeking a Civil Design Technology Specialist to join our growing team. This position would be able to work from any of our office locations, or remote with occasional travel to our office locations. Osborn is a fully integrated multi-disciplined design firm that uses a specialized team approach to engineering projects. These teams are comprised of a staff of 350 professionals that provide designs for all phases of a wide range of projects. Osborn has specialists in civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection and life safety, technology engineering, transportation and commissioning. As an employee-owned firm, each Osborn employee is committed to education and advancement – ensuring that each project is completed with a sense of pride. Osborn’s strength lies with its people.
Key Responsibilities:
This person will support our design teams, troubleshoot and optimize software workflows, manage licensing and digital assets, and help guide the firm into the next generation of cloud-based design and collaboration tools. We’re especially interested in candidates with strong Autodesk Civil 3D experience—any past experience with Bentley/MicroStation is a plus. We will support training as needed as you get familiar with our internal standards and setup. If you enjoy solving diverse technical challenges and enabling creative teams to do their best work, this role is an excellent fit.
Design Technology Support
- Provide technical support for our Civil/Land Development design teams.
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to CAD, GIS, and modeling platforms.
- Support project setup, standards compliance, and digital delivery workflows.
Civil Data Exchanges
- Support civil data exchanges between platforms and project teams (models, surfaces, alignments, and plan set deliverables).
- Support cloud-based collaboration tools and file/metadata standards.
Software Administration & Customizations
- Assist with the administration and customization of AEC software by maintaining configurations, templates, tool palettes, and standards—primarily in Autodesk Civil 3D (experience with MicroStation/ORD is a plus).
- Support and improve Osborn’s AutoCAD/Civil 3D configurations and custom tools, including:
- Coordinating updates and deployments for licensing components (as needed).
- Helping manage user access across vendor portals and internal groups.
- Supporting license servers and license manager configurations in partnership with IT.
Specialized Software Installations
- Coordinate installation and support for specialized AEC software used in civil and water resources design helping ensure consistent versions, licensing, interoperability, and a smooth user setup.
Job Requirements/Qualifications:
- 3 years of design technology support experience in infrastructure design or AE digital workflows.
- Proficiency with Autodesk Civil 3D.
- Strong technical problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to communicate with IT on software installations, configurations, and licensing.
Preferred but not required
- Familiarity with the Autodesk Construction Cloud ecosystem.
- Familiarity with civil and water resources software tools (e.g., L-Pile, HydroCAD/WaterCAD, PCSWMM)
- Scripting or customization experience (e.g., AutoLISP; exposure to C#, Python, Dynamo, or web development is a plus).
- Familiarity with Esri/ArcGIS.
Osborn is looking for a candidate who has the following characteristics:
- Reliable
- Team Player
- Self-starter
- Positive Attitude
- Strong work ethic
- Critical thinker
- Detail-oriented
- Innovative
- Strong communicator
Posted salary ranges reflect market-based averages for their role. Final compensation will be determined based on each candidate’s experience, qualifications, and overall fit for the position.
EEO
NOTE TO RECRUITERS: Osborn Engineering does not currently accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or recruiters. If you wish to be considered in the future for our list of approved recruiters, please send an e-mail to recruitment@osborn-eng.com. All resumes sent directly to management will not be considered.
Salary : $70,000 - $90,000