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Electrical Engineer - Building Design

Olsson

Salary undisclosed

Lincoln, NE; Omaha, NEFull-timeOn-siteIntermediate

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Description

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. 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 an Electrical Engineer with us, you’ll play a pivotal role, driving projects that leave a lasting impact on communities and industries alike.

Key responsibilities:

  • Lead a wide range of engineering projects, from initial design to final execution, ensuring alignment with project goals, timelines, and budgets.
  • Perform comprehensive design calculations, develop detailed documentation, and estimate costs, transforming innovative concepts into practical solutions.
  • Coordinate project designs with a keen eye on quality and efficiency, leveraging your expertise for optimal outcomes.
  • Serve as a primary liaison, communicating effectively with project teams and clients to keep all parties informed of progress and changes.
  • Champion innovation and continuous improvement by refining our methods and processes, ensuring our engineering solutions remain cutting-edge and effective.

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 with a team.
  • Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
  • A minimum of four years of engineering experience.
  • Must be a registered professional engineer (PE).

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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 an Electrical Engineer to lead projects across commercial, healthcare, laboratory, educational, data center, and military facilities in Lincoln. You'll own projects from initial design through execution, performing engineering analysis, developing detailed designs and cost estimates, and coordinating with internal teams and clients to deliver solutions on time and within budget. This role requires you to think critically about how to translate concepts into practical installations while championing continuous improvement in your methods.

To succeed here, you'll need a PE license, at least four years of engineering experience, and a bachelor's degree in engineering. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential, as is the ability to work collaboratively and take genuine ownership of your work. Olsson emphasizes a people-centric culture where you're encouraged to grow your talents and contribute meaningfully to communities—this isn't a transactional role but one where your work is expected to have tangible impact.

The position is full-time and in-office in Lincoln, Nebraska. Beyond a competitive 401(k) match and traditional benefits, Olsson offers tailored career development, a wellness program, and a performance-based bonus system. The firm has been engineering solutions since 1956 and values responsiveness, transparency, and results-driven work.

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