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 is seeking a Senior Engineer on our Federal Engineering and Design Team.
In this role, you’ll help shape critical infrastructure projects that support
military bases, VA campuses, and other essential government facilities. You’ll
be part of a high-performing, collaborative team delivering innovative civil
engineering solutions that meet rigorous federal standards and exceed client
expectations.
Acting as lead design engineer, you will spearhead some of the firm’s most
demanding projects. Responsibilities include preparing planning and design
documents, performing design calculations, developing and maintaining team and
client standards, and overseeing quality assurance/quality control efforts.
You’ll also advise on complex technical challenges and coordinate closely with
Olsson teams, clients, and consultants throughout the project lifecycle.
This position may involve travel to job sites for observation and client
meetings and offers the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to Olsson’s
growing federal portfolio.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee and guide complex civil design efforts for federal projects,
including grading, drainage, utilities, and site layout, ensuring technical
excellence and regulatory compliance.
- Serve as technical lead or project manager on high-profile federal
assignments, driving scope, schedule, and budget alignment across
multidisciplinary teams.
- Review and approve planning documents, design calculations, and technical
specifications, ensuring consistency with federal standards such as UFC, DoD,
and VA requirements.
- Mentor and support junior engineers, fostering technical growth and promoting
best practices in design, documentation, and client engagement.
- Lead quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) processes, providing strategic
oversight and resolving complex design challenges.
- Coordinate with internal teams, clients, and external consultants, ensuring
seamless communication and integrated project delivery.
- Contribute to strategic proposal development, shaping winning responses to
federal RFPs and expanding Olsson’s federal portfolio.
- Represent Olsson in client meetings and site visits, offering expert guidance
from concept through construction and ensuring client satisfaction.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license is required.
- Minimum 8 years of experience in civil/site design, ideally with federal
clients.
- Proficiency in Civil 3D and other relevant design software.
- Deep understanding of DoD, VA, and federal design standards and processes.
- Exceptional communication skills and proven ability to coordinate complex
projects.
Why Join Us
- Contribute to projects that serve national interests and make a difference in
communities.
- Flexible work arrangements, including remote options.
- Enjoy flexible work arrangements, including remote options, to support your
work-life balance.
- Thrive in a supportive culture that values professional development and
teamwork.
At Olsson, your expertise drives progress on projects that matter. If you’re
passionate about federal civil engineering and ready to elevate your career, we
want to hear from you.
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:
- Engage in work that has a positive impact on 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
Please note: The benefits listed above apply to full-time employees. If you're
applying for an internship, you can learn more about internship-specific
offerings and experiences at Olsson by visiting
https://www.olsson.com/internships [https://www.olsson.com/internships].
Olsson is an Equal Opportunity 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, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, military status, or other
protected status.
Olsson understands the importance of privacy and is committed to protecting job
applicants’ personal information. Pursuant to the California Consumer Privacy
Act, as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (collectively, the “CCPA”),
this notice explains Olsson’s practices regarding the collection, use, and
disclosure of personal information for job applicants residing in California.
Please read this Notice carefully to understand our privacy practices.
For more information about the types of information we collect and how we use it
in connection with your general access and use of our website, please review our
general California Privacy Notice here [https://www.olsson.com/privacy-policy].
