Entry-Level Civil Engineer - Water Resources

Olsson
Overland Park, KS
Career-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Geared toward recent graduates comfortable with routine engineering assignments under supervision, working within the water resources domain in Overland Park, KS.

Best fit for

  • Recent civil or environmental engineering graduates eager to grow through hands-on developmental projects
    — “entry-level, engineer-in-training (EIT) developmental position”
  • Candidates who value collaborative, community-impact driven work environments
    — “Be part of a team that values your contribution, encourages growth”

Things to consider

  • Candidates must be prepared to obtain an Engineer Intern certificate as part of their responsibilities
    — “Ability to obtain or the possession of an Engineer Intern (EI) or (IE) certificate”

How to stand out

  • Emphasize any experience with water resources planning or design in your resume and interview responses
    — “full spectrum of water services, including planning, design, permitting”
  • Highlight your ability to generate innovative solutions and take ownership of tasks
    — “Having ownership in the work you do”
  • Showcase your communication skills and teamwork experiences in your application materials
    — “Strong written and verbal communication skills”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • designing water resources solutions
  • assisting with engineering projects
Typical background
civil engineeringwater resources

Skills & requirements

Required

Civil EngineeringWater ResourcesDesignPlanning

Preferred

Modeling Software Experience

Stack & domain

Civil 3DHec-rasWater Resources EngineeringProblem-solvingTeamworkCommunicationEngineer Intern (EI) Or (IE) CertificateWater ResourcesEngineering

About the role

Original posting from Olsson via Greenhouse

Company Description

We are Olsson. We engineer and design solutions that improve the world around us. As a company, we promise to always be responsive, transparent, and focused on results – for our people, our clients, and our company.

We’re a people-centric firm, so it’s no surprise our greatest asset is our people. The impact this creates is an environment that encourages our people to grow and be creative with their talents. This approach builds a culture that is uniquely Olsson. It allows us to grow our people as we grow our business. This, in turn, creates a lasting impact on the world around us.

Job Description

Join our Water Resources team at Olsson, a leading engineering firm actively seeking a dedicated Entry-Level Civil Engineer graduate. The Water Resources team offers its clients a full spectrum of water services, including a complete line of planning, design, permitting, and construction phase services. This position is an entry-level, engineer-in-training (EIT) developmental position that performs a variety of routine engineering assignments that strengthen knowledge and experience with engineering staff, methods, practices, and programs while under direct supervision. This position assists with generating ideas and creating designs that provide purposeful, high-quality solutions to successfully solve engineering and design needs. 

Be part of a team that values your contribution, encourages growth, and is committed to your career development. Join us in making a lasting, positive impact on communities through innovative water resources engineering solutions.

Qualifications

You are passionate about:

Working collaboratively with others

Having ownership in the work you do

Using your talents to positively affect communities

You bring to the team:

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to contribute and work well on a team

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering, or a related field of study

Ability to obtain or the possession of an Engineer Intern (EI) or (IE) certificate

Experience with Civil 3D, HEC-RAS, or other modeling software is a plus

Aspiration to advance and evolve in the field of water resources engineering

Exceptional problem-solving skills

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Additional Information

Olsson specializes in engineering and design, client advisory services, planning, field services, and environmental. Improving the world has been our mindset from the very beginning, back when Olsson first opened for business in 1956. And it will be our mindset for years to come.

As an Olsson employee, you will:

Receive a competitive 401(k) match

Be empowered to build your career with tailored development paths

Have the possibility for flexible work arrangements

Engage in work that has a positive impact on communities

Participate in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles

In addition, full-time employees will receive our traditional benefits package (health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.) and the opportunity to participate in a bonus system that rewards performance.

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.

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Source: Olsson careers (Greenhouse)

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