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Olsson Senior Civil Engineer / Project Manager - Site Design in Des Moines, Iowa

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

Are you a Senior-Level Professional Engineer looking to join an organization that is people-centric, growth-oriented, and results-driven? We prioritize your well-being and empower you to lead with innovation and creativity, fostering a culture of transparency as we shape the future of sustainable development.

Olsson provides multidisciplinary design services for mixed-use, commercial, and residential land development projects, along with municipal, industrial, sports, schools, and other site development types.

In this role, you will provide crucial technical support and serve as a lead engineer on complex projects, utilizing your high-level expertise in engineering design. You will oversee project deliverables and completion for small-to-mid-sized projects, ensuring timely completion in accordance with established scope, schedule, and budget. Your responsibilities include executing QA/QC plans, mentoring and training team members, and maintaining quality control by conducting thorough checks on plans and deliverables. Additionally, you will play an advisory role on challenging projects, provide project management support, and lead the delivery of high-quality solutions to meet engineering and design needs.

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

  • Minimum of 8 years of related civil engineering experience

  • Registered as a Professional Engineer (PE)

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

  • Working knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D

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:

  • Become an owner in the company after your first year through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

  • Engage in work that has a positive impact in 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

Olsson is an EEO 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, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.

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