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Senior Structural Engineer - Building Design

Olsson

Salary undisclosed

Des Moines, IA; Lincoln, NE; Omaha, NEFull-timeHybridProficient

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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's Facilities Engineering and Design Team is at the forefront of engineering innovation, providing comprehensive services for large commercial developments, healthcare facilities, laboratories, educational institutions, data centers, and military installations.  Our expertise includes engineering analysis, design services, and professional consulting, ensuring top-tier quality and world class installations. We also provide building inspection and forensic investigation services. As a member of this team, you will contribute to diverse, high-impact projects, delivering engineering solutions that make a tangible difference in communities and industries.

As a Senior Structural Engineer on our North Central Facilities Engineering and Design team, you will manage the design production of projects by leading staff to complete projects in accordance with the project schedule as well as providing high level technical support for other engineers on the project team.  You will lead project quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) activities.  You will act as an advisor on complex projects and apply advanced experience to make recommendations and decisions regarding project design work.

Primary responsibilities:

  • Lead structural design for varied and complex projects, integrating innovative engineering solutions across multiple materials (steel, concrete, wood, masonry).
  • Supervise and mentor junior engineers, fostering skill development and professional growth.
  • Perform advanced structural analyses and present findings in clear, comprehensive reports.
  • Contribute to the production of a project when needed.
  • Perform QA/QC and ensure delivery of completed designs meets quality standards and project objectives.
  • Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless project integration and promote efficiencies.
  • Contribute to the development of standards and/or guidelines for engineering activities within the team.
  • Engage with clients to understand technical needs, provide strategic insights, and support business development by showcasing Olsson’s technical capabilities and expertise.

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 or Architectural Engineering.
  • Masters degree in Civil or Architectural Engineering (structural emphasis) is preferred, but not required.
  • Must be a registered professional engineer.
  • 12 – 20+ years of relevant experience.
  • Experience utilizing structural design and drafting software packages.
  • Proficient in Autodesk Revit.

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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.

For more information about the types of information we collect and how we use it in connection with your general access and use of our website, please review our general California Privacy Notice here.

Benefits

  • 401(k)
  • paid time off
  • wellness program

About this role

Olsson's Facilities Engineering and Design Team is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to lead structural design work on complex commercial, healthcare, laboratory, educational, and industrial projects across the North Central region. In this role, you'll manage design production by supervising junior engineers, conducting advanced structural analyses, and overseeing quality assurance to ensure projects meet both schedule and quality standards. You'll work across multiple materials—steel, concrete, wood, and masonry—and collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate engineering solutions that serve diverse client needs.

This position requires a PE license and 12 to 20+ years of structural engineering experience, with proficiency in Revit and other structural design software. You should hold a bachelor's degree in civil or architectural engineering, with a master's degree in a structural emphasis preferred. Beyond technical expertise, the role calls for strong communication skills, the ability to mentor and develop junior staff, and a collaborative approach to problem-solving. You'll also engage directly with clients to understand their technical needs and represent Olsson's capabilities.

Based in Omaha on a hybrid arrangement, you'll join a firm that emphasizes professional growth, community impact, and ownership of your work. Olsson offers a competitive 401(k) match, traditional benefits, flexible work options, wellness programs, and performance-based bonuses for full-time employees.

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