We're #hiring a Land Surveying Technician to join our team! Based out of our Dubuque Office, this individual will spend their time performing survey and related engineering work! Are you looking for a position that is hands on and not your average 9-5? This might be the job for you!
#workingontomorrow Check out the completed photos from the John Deere Road Corridor project we recently completed the construction engineering for! The corridor required upgrades to several intersections and driveway accesses to facilitate better flow of traffic at peak times to reduce delays and increase safety.
Brian Balser was recently promoted to AEC Design Technology Manager! Congratulations on this much deserved promotion, Brian! We're lucky to have you on our #origincrew!
Gabe Bonn, PLS has achieved his Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license in the State of Iowa! This milestone showcases his dedication and expertise in the field of land surveying.
Additionally, shout-out to Cody Austin, P.E., LEED A.P. for earning his Professional Engineer (PE) license in the State of Illinois! This accomplishment reflects his hard work and commitment to continuous improvement.
Join us in celebrating their success as they continue to embrace opportunities to grow every day! We're lucky to have them on our #origincrew!
Are you looking to spend your summer in the field getting real life surveying experience? Our Land Surveying Internship position may be the perfect fit for you! This internship allows you to assist with boundary surveys, ALTA surveys, land subdivisions and other projects! Based out of our Dubuque office, this internship is for the 2025 summer! Learn more and apply now!
As we wrap up Engineers Week, our President & CEO, Pat Ready, reflects on his journey to becoming the engineer he is today! Read more below....
"In high school, I enjoyed drafting class and did well in math and science, which led me to pursue a degree in mechanical engineering at Iowa State University. After my first semester, I decided to shift my focus to civil engineering and the rest, as they say, is history. Now, as I mark my 31st year, I can confidently say that the most rewarding aspect of my career has been making a positive impact on people’s lives. Whether leading our team at Origin Design or collaborating with colleagues, developers, council members, or citizens, I’ve truly enjoyed the journey. Cheers to Engineers Week, to our team at Origin, to all engineers, and a sincere thank you to those who trust us to bring your visions to life!"
Did you know the majority of our Field Services team double as engineers? At Origin Design, we have a team of certified technicians & engineering designers who provide our clients, colleagues and crews with the information they need to keep their project on track throughout the construction process.
Whether it's regulatory improvements, aging or undersized infrastructure, expansion of facilities or new construction, our Water Resources engineers listen and deliver unique solutions to our clients.
Meet our Transportation engineers! They know effective planning, design and construction can make the world of difference on roadways, bridges and trails. Our dedicated civil and structural engineers collaborate with both public and private clients to enhance transportation infrastructure.
Learn more about our transportation engineers here!
Today, we're spotlighting our team of Structural Engineers! While the structural elements of a building or structure often go unnoticed, our structural engineers play an essential role in ensuring safety, function and sustainability. They work closely with the majority of our other service lines to ensure their designs come to fruition while meeting safety standards.
We're looking for an experienced Senior Structural Engineer to join our growing team! Are you looking for your next opportunity within the A/E Industry?
This Engineers Week, we’re excited to showcase the teams within our engineering department! Meet our Municipal Team—these talented engineers collaborate with city leaders to create solutions that enhance the quality of life in their communities. They are always innovating to better serve their clients!
Happy Engineers Week! This week, we are honoring our exceptional team of engineers! Our Land Development engineers have a comprehensive vision, guiding projects from pre-development planning and permitting to regulatory approvals and navigating challenges. Their expertise includes:
At Origin Design, we are committed to our core values: Ownership Mindset, Continuous Improvement, Community, Excellence and Service. Our employee recognition program is tied to them—if someone is representing a core value, employees can recognize their fellow co-workers. The person that received the most “Recognitions” throughout 2024 was Amanda Kennedy. Congratulations, Amanda, on being the recipient of our 2nd Annual Recognition Award!
It's that time of year again, Career Fair season! Check out where our hashtag#origincrew will be stopping by this Spring! We're excited to meet you and share a little about why we love what we do and who we do it with!
We're #hiring! Come join our talented Architecture Team as a Senior Architect! Are you an experienced licensed architect looking for your next opportunity? Check out the link below and apply now!
Congratulations, Pat Ready, on receiving the inaugural Origin Design Impact Award. The "Impact Award" is a recognition program aimed at honoring individuals whose efforts have had a notable and positive influence on the company. It’s a way to celebrate those who have gone above and beyond, driving success, or fostering positive change within the organization. We're so lucky to have you leading our #origincrew!
Congratulations, Laurie Wehrspann, on being named the 2024 Waugh Award Recipient. The Waugh Award, created in honor of our co-founder, Dennis Waugh, recognizes an Origin employee that supports and furthers the company’s Mission-Vision-Values. We're so proud to have you on our #origincrew!
Every year, on the anniversary of Origin Design’s founding (February 1, 1982), we celebrate by giving our employees the day off! This year, our offices will be closed on Friday, January 31st to honor Origin Design Day.
We will return to normal business hours on Monday, February 3rd.
#origindesign #creatingabettertomorrow
We're #hiring! We're looking for an experienced Revit Designer to join our team! Are you looking for a new role within the A/E industry where you can thrive & grow? Learn more here and apply now!
#workingontomorrow Check out these photos of this bridge replacement project in Coggon, Iowa. Origin Design worked with the City of Coggon to develop a cost-effective solution to replace the existing bridge!
Brian Balser is celebrating 5 years at Origin Design! We're so lucky to have you on our #origincrew! Happy Anniversary, Brian!
#origindesign #workingontomorrow #itstartshere
Happy 5th Anniversary, Gertrude Heimerdinger! We're so lucky to have you on our #origincrew! Join us in congratulating Gertrude on reaching this milestone!
#origindesign #workingontomorrow #itstartshere
#workingontomorrow Check out these photos of the new operations facility for Mediacom in Dubuque, Iowa. Portzen Construction and Origin Design collaborated on this design-build project!
Last week, some of our employees spent their Friday night volunteering at Reflections in the Park!
Reflections in the Park is a drive-thru Festival of Lights that raises funds for Hillcrest Family Services, a non-profit organization that provides a continuum of brain health services to educate, coordinate services, and deliver treatment to individuals with brain health needs.
If you find yourself in the Dubuque Area this holiday season, be sure to check it out! And keep an eye out for the Origin Design Grinch Display!
#werehiring We're looking for an experienced IT Operations Manager to join our #origincrew! Think you may be the right fit? Check out the link below and apply now!
We wrapped up our 1st week of our annual December Giveaways last Friday! Between Thanksgiving and Christmas, we host our 15 Days of Holiday Giveaways to celebrate our employee's success throughout the year! Check out a couple of our first week prize winners!
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Andrew Busch is celebrating 15 years at Origin Design! We're so lucky to have you on our #origincrew! Happy Anniversary, Andrew!
#origindesign #workingontomorrow #itstartshere
Join us in welcoming Josh Layer to Origin Design as a Client Advocate! Welcome to the #origincrew, Josh!
We're grateful to have assisted @Russell Construction with the site design and development of the 95-acre Russell-Frye-Armstrong Industrial Park in Davenport, Iowa. Origin assisted in the planning for the development and design of the roadways, utilities and stormwater improvements.
Check out this Historic Bridge Rehabilitation we recently completed in Elkader, Iowa. Origin partnered with the City of Elkader, Atkinson-Noland & Associates, the Iowa Department of Transportation, and the State Historical Preservation Office on this project which allowed the Keystone Bridge to remain an Elkader Landmark!
There's nothing we love more than having (almost) all our employee owners together! On Wednesday this week we spent the day learning about recent projects, our industry outlook and more at our annual employee meeting! Check out these photos from our day together!
#origindesign #creatingabettertomorrow #esopmonth
#workingontomorrow Check out this renovation project our architects completed recently for Ludovissy & Associates. Their space turned out great and we had a blast partnering with Lerdahl on this project!
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Our #employeeowners are feeling the spooky spirit. Check out these photos from our pumpkin decorating contest and ESOP Happy Hour last week!
Congrats to our winning team: Tasha Peacock, Laurie Wehrspann, Janet Urbain and Karen Weber! They designed the pumpkin Margarita glass!
#origindesign #esopmonth #workingontomorrow
Not to be corny but we think our employee owners are a-maize-ing!
We love celebrating them every month but especially throughout October! This week we passed out Great American Popcorn Company popcorn to our employees to thank them for all they do!
#origindesign #esopmonth #itstartshere
Happy 10th Anniversary, Eldon Schneider! We're so lucky to have you on our #origincrew! Join us in congratulating Eldon on reaching this milestone!
#origindesign #workingontomorrow #itstartshere
We kicked off Employee Ownership Month last week with a company picnic at Flora Park in Dubuque, IA! We're extra thankful to be able to bring our employee owners and their families together during this busy season!#origindesign#ESOPmonth#creatingabettertomorrow
Stop by our booth at the ICCS Annual Conference this Wednesday & Thursday to learn more about what Origin Design can do for you!
We hope to see you there!
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Hey College Students!
It's that time of year again & we're stopping by a campus near you soon! Check out where we'll be headed this fall and make sure to stop by our booth at the career fairs to learn more about what Origin has to offer!
While you're at it, check out our website to learn more about our internship opportunities!
Jeff Winter is celebrating 40 years at Origin Design! We're so lucky to have you on our #origincrew! Join us in celebrating this incredible accomplishment! Congrats, Jeff!
#origindesign #workingontomorrow #itstartshere
This week our summer interns wrapped up their respective internships! We were so lucky to have all of them with us this summer. Take a glimpse into what they've been up to over the past few months!
#origindesign #creatingabettertomorrow
#workingontomorrow Check out the progress being made on the 6th Avenue and Northridge Road Improvement project in DeWitt, Iowa. This reconstruction project is set to be completed in October and included major improvements to public utilities along the roadway. Origin provided Land Survey, Engineering and Field Services for the project.
We're stopping by the ISAC Annual Conference this week! Stop by Booth 28 at the ISAC Annual Conference tomorrow & Thursday to chat with Julie Neebel and Courtney Wand to learn more about Origin Design.
#origindesign #creatingabettertomorrow
We're #hiring! We're looking to add a driven Project Manager to our #origincrew! Do you have experience leading projects to successful completion? We might have the job for you!
Join us in welcoming Dan Marti to our Land Survey Team! Dan brings over 30 years of surveying experience to Origin Design! Welcome to the #origincrew, Dan!
Congratulations to Dupaco Community Credit Union on the completion of their newest Dupaco Learning Lab in Coralville, IA! We're grateful to have been a part of this project! Check out these photos from the ribbon cutting last week!
Congrats to two of our employees, Lauren Ray & Andy Goedken, on their successful completion of Leadership Dubuque this past May! We're so proud of you both and can't wait to see how you both continue to grow as leaders!
We're stopping by the WCHA Summer Highway Conference next week! Stop by to see Noah Hofrichter at the Origin Design booth and learn more about how we can help you create a better tomorrow!
#origindesign #workingontomorrow #wcha
#werehiring Are you an experienced municipal engineer with a passion for leading individuals? If so, check out our Municipal Engineering Team Leader position and join our #origincrew.
On this day, 25 years ago, Origin Design became an Employee-Owned Company. We love being employee-owned—knowing that the work we do directly benefits our clients and fellow employee owners. Here's to many more years of success and teamwork!
Mark Nickolas is celebrating 20 years at Origin Design! We're so lucky to have you on our #origincrew! Happy Anniversary, Mark!
#origindesign #workingontomorrow #itstartshere
Happy Administrative Professionals Day! This group of women ensure Origin Design runs as smoothly as possible from daily operations to project coordination! We're lucky to have them on our #origincrew!
Happy Iowa Architecture Month! We're lucky to have this talented group of individuals on our Architecture team at Origin Design! Join us in celebrating them throughout the month!
#origindesign #architects #iaarchitecturemonth
Congratulations to Amanda Kennedy & Emily Crowe on being nominated for the 2024 Women of Achievement Awards through Women's Leadership Network! We are so proud of the work you both do at Origin Design and within the community.
Amanda was nominated and won in the category of "Growth & Accomplishments in Personal Life." Emily Crowe was nominated for "Organizational Impact."
We're stopping by a location near you this month! Check out where we're headed throughout the month of April and check out our website to learn more about Origin Design and how we are #creatingabettertomorrow.
#origindesign #yourfuturestartshere
Happy 15th Anniversary, Mike Ruden! We're so lucky to have you on our #origincrew! Join us in congratulating Mike on reaching this milestone!
#origindesign #workingontomorrow #itstartshere
Happy National Surveyors Week! We couldn't do what we do without the individuals pictured! Thank you for all that you do to create a better tomorrow every day!
#origindesign #landsurvey
Throughout the month of March, we're highlighting one of our core values and sharing what it means to our employee owners. Human Resources Manager, Troy Wright, shares about how he views service in his role at Origin Design.
Happy International Women's Day! We're lucky to have so many talented women at Origin Design! Join us in celebrating them not just today but every day!
Happy Engineer's Week! We wouldn't be able to do the work that we do without the individuals pictured here! Thank you all for being apart of the #origincrew!
At Origin Design, we are committed to our core values: Ownership Mindset, Continuous Improvement, Community, Excellence and Service. Our employee recognition program is tied to them—if someone is representing a core value, employees can recognize their fellow co-workers by awarding an “Impression." The person that receives the most Impressions throughout the year is recognized. Morgan Johnson was recently named the recipient of our 1st Annual Impressions Award for the impressions she received in 2023. Congrats, Morgan!
We're coming to a location near you! Check out where else we're headed this spring and while you're at it, check out our careers page to see our open positions!
#origindesign #yourfuturestartshere #hiring
Congratulations, Emily Crowe, on being named the 2023 Waugh Award Recipient. The Waugh Award, created in honor of our co-founder, Dennis Waugh, recognizes an Origin employee that supports and furthers the company’s Mission-Vision-Values. We're so proud to have you on our #origincrew!
Hey College Students, check out the list below to see if we're stopping by your college soon! And while you're at it, check out our careers page to see which positions we are hiring for!
We're heading to Des Moines for the Annual ICEA Conference this week! Stop by Booth 17 to chat with Courtney Wand, Julie Neebel and Nate Miller about what Origin Design can do for you!
That's a Wrap on ESOP Month! Our favorite month of the year has come to a close but we're so grateful for all the memories we created as #employeeowners this year! Check out some of the fun we had below!
Julie Neebel recently celebrated her 25th Anniversary at Origin Design! Congratulations on this incredible accomplishment, Julie! We are grateful for everything you do!
We're celebrating ESOP Month by highlighting each of our Core Values. Today, Troy Wright shares about Service and how he applies that into his everyday work at Origin Design.
Hey College Students! We're looking for an Intern Architect to join our Architecture Team this summer! Think we might be a fit for you? Learn more about the position here.
There's a reason our Annual Employee Meeting is one of our favorite days of the year. The day brings (almost) all of our employees together to learn more, celebrate our accomplishments and get to know each other better. Check out some photos from the day below.
As we continue to celebrate ESOP Month, we're highlighting each of our core values. Today, Andy Goedken chats with us about Excellence and what that means to him and how he applies that to his work as a Civil Engineer.
We're celebrating ESOP Month by highlighting each of our Core Values. Today, Codi Putnam highlights Community and her role in creating a sense of community at Origin Design.
We're celebrating ESOP Month by highlighting each of our Core Values. Today, Gertrude Heimerdinger highlights Continuous Improvement and how she embraces that in her personal and professional experiences.
We're stopping by the IRWA Fall Conference in Dubuque, IA, this week! Stop by the Origin Design booth and learn more about the services we can offer you!
#origindesign #workingontomorrow #irwa
As we continue to celebrate ESOP Month, we're highlighting each of our core values. Today, Emily Crowe chats with us about Ownership Mindset and what that means to not only herself but everyone at Origin Design.
Happy ESOP Month! Throughout the month of October, ESOPs around the country celebrate their employee owners and being employee owned. Fun fact: We're celebrating our fourth year of being 100% employee owned!
Hey Hawkeyes! Today's the day! Stop by the Engineering Career Fair from 11 AM to 4 PM in the Memorial Union to chat with Troy Wright & Bryson Winsky about our open job opportunities!
Hey Cyclones! Today's the day! Stop by Booth S172 in the Scheman Building at the Engineering Career Fair from 11 PM to 5 PM. Morgan Johnson & Emily Crowe will be there and want to talk to you about careers at Origin Design!
Check out our career page to see our open positions.
Take a look inside our Corporate Headquarters located on Lower Main in Dubuque, Iowa! Prior to our move in August of 2021, Origin's Architects designed a collaborative and creative space for our employees and clients! Learn more about the remodel here.
We're stopping by the Iowa League of Cities Conference in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, next week! Stop by Booth 118 on September 20 & 21 to chat with some of our #origincrew about how we're creating a better tomorrow!
#origindesign #workingontomorrow #itstartshere
It's that time of year again! Career Fair Season! Check out where we'll be stopping by this month below and while you're at it, learn more about life at Origin Design here.
#workingontomorrow Check out the new Fayette County Maintenance Facility we recently completed! Origin Design partnered with Fayette County Engineers to design a new modern maintenance facility and we think it turned out pretty great! Check out the project profile to learn more!
#origindesign #creatingabettertomorrow
#yourfuturestartshere We're looking for a Senior Structural Engineer to join our #origincrew! Are you or someone you know looking for a new opportunity in the A/E Industry? Check out our careers page to find out more and apply now!
#origindesign #hiring #workingontomorrow
Today is the day! Stop by Booth 25 at the ISAC Annual Conference today to learn more about Origin Design's Services! Julie Neebel and Courtney Wand can't wait to see you there!
#workingontomorrow #origindesign #itstartshere
We're stopping by the ISAC Annual Conference next week! Stop by Booth 25 to chat with Julie Neebel and Courtney Wand to learn more about what Origin can do for you!