Project Engineer - Site Design

Olsson
Dallas, TX
Hybrid

Who this role is best for

Best suited to registered Civil Engineers with 6+ years of experience in site design, working in multidisciplinary land development projects.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 6+ years of site design experience and a track record of leading small projects
    — “May serve as project manager on small projects”
  • Proficient engineers who can handle site layout, grading, and utility design tasks independently
    — “Proficiency in site layout, grading, utility design, erosion control, regulatory approvals, etc.”
  • Individuals who have experience in preparing planning documents and cost estimates for land development
    — “Prepares planning and design documents in appropriate engineering discipline.”

Things to consider

  • Travel is expected for in-office activities and client/site visits, which may impact work-life balance
    — “Applicants should have the ability to travel for in-office activities, client and site visits as needed.”
  • Flexible work arrangements are available, but not guaranteed across all project types
    — “Candidates can work hybrid schedules, work remotely, or work out of any Olsson office location in these regions/areas.”

How to stand out

  • Demonstrate proficiency in Civil 3D and site-specific design elements in your resume and interview responses
    — “Working knowledge of Civil 3D”
  • Showcase your ability to independently tackle complex or novel engineering assignments
    — “Independently performs assignments on complex projects”
  • Emphasize your background in preparing cost estimates and economic analyses for project alternatives
    — “Performs process design calculations, prepares cost estimates, and uses economic analyses for comparison of alternatives.”
  • Demonstrate your ability to maintain project records and communicate effectively with project managers and clients
    — “Maintains project records (correspondence, drawings, and files); informs project managers of progress and problems”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • Successfully completed complex projects
  • Developed project scope and schedules
Typical background
Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering6+ years of Civil Engineering experience

Skills & requirements

Required

Civil EngineeringProject ManagementSite DesignGradingUtility DesignRegulatory Approvals

Preferred

MarketingBusiness Development

Stack & domain

Civil EngineeringSite LayoutGradingUtility DesignErosion ControlRegulatory ApprovalsCommunicationProfessional EngineerEngineering

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 Civil Project Engineer in either our Dallas or Fort Worth office, you will apply diversified knowledge of engineering principles and practices to a broad variety of assignments and related fields. The project engineer is a registered professional engineer, whose supervision and guidance relate largely to overall objectives, critical issues, new concepts, and policy matters. The project engineer supervises, coordinates, and reviews work of engineers or technicians and performs complex or novel assignments that require development of new and improved techniques and procedures.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Prepares planning and design documents in appropriate engineering discipline.

Performs process design calculations, prepares cost estimates, and uses economic analyses for comparison of alternatives.

Assists with or develops project scope of work or portions of it; assists with or develops project schedule or portions of it; assists with completion of initiation paperwork; assists with budget reviews and schedules progress reports.

Coordinates projects with other Olsson teams; performs and coordinates design aspects of projects; directs team members on design tasks; maintains project records (correspondence, drawings, and files); informs project managers of progress and problems; coordinates with clients; attends client meetings.

Assists with marketing/business development; may help write proposals.

May serve as project manager on small projects.

Independently performs assignments on complex projects.

Coordinates assistant and associate professional staff and technical staff’s work; may supervise student or technical staff.

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.

You bring to the team:

Strong communication skills.

Ability to contribute and work well on a team.

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering.

6 or more years of related Civil Engineering experience.

Must be a registered Professional Engineer.

Proficiency in site layout, grading, utility design, erosion control, regulatory approvals, etc.

Working knowledge of Civil 3D.

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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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