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Senior Civil Engineer - Site Design

Olsson

Salary undisclosed

Omaha, NEFull-timeOn-siteProficient

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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

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.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Often serves as lead engineer on complex projects and provides high-level technical engineering design.
  • Executes QA/QC plans for the team.
  • Elevates the level of technical expertise within the team through technical design mentoring and training.
  • Leads the effort for putting together technical resources for the team and its projects.
  • May supervise/direct professionals and technical staff in the design approach to meet other project requirements.
  • Reviews contracts with support of administration.
  • Promotes efficiencies in producing quality work.
  • Maintains quality control and adequately checks plans.

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

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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 is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to lead site design projects across mixed-use, commercial, residential, and municipal development. You'll serve as the primary technical authority on complex assignments, managing project delivery from conception through completion while maintaining scope, schedule, and budget. The role blends hands-on engineering work—site layout, grading, utility design, erosion control, and regulatory approvals—with mentorship responsibilities, quality assurance oversight, and advisory support on challenging initiatives.

This position requires at least eight years of civil engineering experience, a PE license, and strong proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D. You'll need solid communication skills and a collaborative approach, as you'll work across multidisciplinary teams and may direct other professionals on design strategy. The company emphasizes a people-centric culture focused on growth and innovation, offering competitive benefits including 401(k) matching, flexible work arrangements, wellness programs, and performance-based bonuses alongside traditional health and paid time off coverage.

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