Licensed Civil Engineer - Site Design/Municipal

Olsson
Norfolk, NE
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Geared toward mid-level professionals comfortable with project management and site development coordination, with emphasis on collaboration and adaptability in a field-oriented environment.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 4+ years of civil engineering experience and a track record in project management for site development projects
    — “Minimum of 4 years of engineering experience.”
  • Individuals who thrive in collaborative environments and have a strong background in municipal or residential land development
    — “Working collaboratively with others.”
  • Professionals who can adapt standard engineering methods to project-specific needs and lead small teams
    — “Evaluates and proposes adaptations to standard methods and procedures for components of assignments.”

Things to consider

  • This role may involve travel to job sites in various weather conditions and terrains
    — “May travel and work in all types of terrain and weather conditions at project sites in various stages of construction.”
  • Candidates must be registered as a professional engineer or landscape architect
    — “Must be a registered professional engineer or registered landscape architect.”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D and your ability to manage small projects independently
    — “AutoCAD Civil 3D experience is preferred.”
  • Showcase your capacity to coordinate with technical and professional teams on complex assignments
    — “Applies knowledge and experience with standard techniques, methods, and procedures to assist with coordination of project design aspects.”
  • Emphasize your ability to communicate project progress and development to both clients and internal teams
    — “Communicates project development and progress with project managers and/or clients.”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • designing and constructing plans
  • preparing project documents
  • performing cost estimates
Typical background
4+ years of engineering experienceBachelor’s degree in civil engineering

Skills & requirements

Required

Civil EngineeringProject ManagementDesign CalculationsClient Coordination

Preferred

Autocad Civil 3DRegistered Professional Engineer

Stack & domain

Civil EngineeringAutocad Civil 3DProject ManagementCommunicationTeamworkProblem-solvingRegistered Professional EngineerEngineeringSite Design

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

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 Licensed Civil Engineer, you will serve as project manager on small projects, prepare planning and design documents, and process design calculations. You will also coordinate with other Olsson teams, professional staff, technical staff, and clients. You may travel to job sites for observation and attend client meetings.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Performs various engineering duties related to evaluating, designing, and constructing plans for small to large-sized projects.

Assists with preparation of project documents and is knowledgeable of project scope, schedule, and budget.

Performs process design calculations and analyzes reports to prepare cost estimates and determine feasibility of projects.

Applies knowledge and experience with standard techniques, methods, and procedures to assist with coordination of project design aspects.

Communicates project development and progress with project managers and/or clients.

Enters and maintains project information and client records in the firm’s project management system.

Evaluates and proposes adaptations to standard methods and procedures for components of assignments.

May supervise and provide technical guidance to less experienced staff.

May travel and work in all types of terrain and weather conditions at project sites in various stages of construction.

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 communication skills.

Ability to contribute and work well on a team.

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or landscape architecture.

Minimum of 4 years of engineering experience.

AutoCAD Civil 3D experience is preferred.

Must be a registered professional engineer or registered landscape architect

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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.

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.

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Source: Olsson careers (Greenhouse)

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