Senior Civil Engineer - Site Design

Company Description

We are Olsson, a team-based, purpose-driven engineering and design firm. Our solutions improve communities and our people make it possible.

Our most meaningful asset is our people, and we are dedicated to providing an environment where they can continue to learn, grow, and thrive. Our entrepreneurial spirit is what has allowed us — and will continue to allow us — to grow. The result? Inspired people, amazing designs, and projects with purpose.

Job Description

Olsson provides multidisciplinary, preliminary, and construction design services for mixed-use, commercial, and residential land development projects, along with industrial, sports, schools, and other site development types. As a Senior Civil Engineer in either our Plano or Fort Worth office, you will provide overall technical support to the team and act as an advisor on complex projects. The senior engineer may provide additional project management when requested and may mentor staff on the team.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Often serves as lead engineer on complex projects and provides high-level technical engineering design.
• Executes QA/QC plans for the team.
• Elevates the level of technical expertise within the team through technical design mentoring and training.
• Leads the effort for putting together technical resources for the team and its projects.
• May supervise/direct professionals and technical staff in the design approach to meet other project requirements.
• Reviews contracts with support of administration.
• Promotes efficiencies in producing quality work.
• Maintains quality control and adequately checks plans.

Olsson currently has growth opportunities for our Site Design group.  This role offers flexible work options, including remote and hybrid opportunities, to accommodate diverse working preferences and promote work-life balance. Candidates can work hybrid schedules, work remotely, or work out of any Olsson office location in these regions/areas.

Applicants should have the ability to travel for in-office activities, client and site visits as needed.

Qualifications

You are passionate about:

• Working collaboratively with others
• Having ownership in the work you do
• Using your talents to positively affect communities
• Empowering others to use their talents

You bring to the team:

• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to contribute and work well on a team.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering.
• 8 or more years of related Civil Engineering experience.
• Must be a registered professional and have at least four years of experience supervising technical personnel.
• Proficiency in site layout, grading, utility design, erosion control, regulatory approvals, etc.
• Working knowledge of Civil 3d. 

Additional Information

Olsson is a nationally recognized, employee-owned firm specializing in planning and design, engineering, field services, environmental, and technology. Founded in 1956 on the very mindset that drives us today, we’re here to improve communities by making them more sustainable, better connected, and more efficient. Simply put, we work to leave the world better than we found it.

As an Olsson employee, you’ll receive our traditional benefits package (health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.), plus you’ll:

• Become an owner in the company after your first year through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Engage in work that has a positive impact in communities
• Receive an excellent 401(k) match
• Participate in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles
• Benefit from a bonus system that rewards performance
•  Have the possibility for flexible work arrangements

Olsson is an EEO 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, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.

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