Principal Engineer - Site Design

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.

The Lead Engineer role oversees high-level project design and manages the overall design tasks within a team. The Lead Engineer makes influential recommendations and decisions regarding advanced engineering activities and specialized client-type standards and has full technical responsibility of design assignments. This role manages the delivery of advanced project designs that provide purposeful, high-quality solutions to successfully solve engineering and design needs.

Primary Responsibilities:

Leads large-scale project design by serving as a technical lead for complex assignments and managing the design from initial design to project completion.

Executes high-level analysis and review of project documents ensuring compliance with applicable standards, codes, and regulations.

Oversees and regularly monitors engineering processes and resources to maximize productivity and efficiency.

Develops and implements standards and guidelines for diverse engineering activities to ensure high-quality results.

Elevates the level of technical expertise within the team through technical design training and mentoring.

Supports project management objectives by providing leadership and direction regarding organizing technical resources for key projects and utilizing resources effectively.

Collaborates with project managers to ensure technical aspects of projects are completed on time, within budget, and meet established objectives.

Demonstrates an elevated degree of creativity, decision-making, and responsibility for design tasks within a specific discipline.

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.
• 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.
• Proven track record in meeting and exceeding client expectations through technical design work.
• Excellent client service orientation.
• Solid interpersonal and decision-making skills and the ability to generate innovative and effective solutions to complex problems.
• 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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