Civil Engineering Group Leader – Transmission and Distribution
Olsson
$144,000 - $198,000 / year
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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
This Group Leader – Civil Engineering role is an opportunity for a high-performing civil engineer who is ready to step into a people-focused leadership position within Olsson’s Transmission & Distribution (T&D) team.
Play a critical role in supporting our people, strengthening delivery consistency, and helping guide the growth of our civil engineering capabilities across transmission and distribution projects. This position is well suited for someone who enjoys mentoring others, influencing team culture, and connecting day-to-day project work to broader business and client goals while remaining technically fluent in civil engineering for T&D infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead, mentor, and support a group of civil engineers and designers working on transmission and distribution projects.
- Foster a positive, collaborative team environment aligned with Olsson’s values and T&D team culture.
- Support project delivery by providing leadership oversight, removing barriers, and promoting consistency and quality in civil design work.
- Partner with project managers and other group leaders to support workload balancing, resource planning, and utilization.
- Assist with onboarding, coaching, and professional development of team members.
- Support process improvements related to civil design standards, workflows, and quality control.
- Serve as a point of escalation for team questions related to workload, coordination, or technical challenges.
- Help team members understand how their work connects to project success, client outcomes, and Olsson’s long-term goals.
- Collaborate with leadership on hiring needs, succession planning, and long-term team growth.
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:
- A bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related field. In lieu of a bachelor’s degree, an associate degree with equivalent experience is required.
- A minimum of eight years of related experience supporting civil engineering work (e.g., grading, drainage, foundations, access roads, site development).
- Four years of experience supervising.
- Solid understanding of project delivery, coordination with multidisciplinary teams, and quality expectations.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to build trust with team members and project partners.
- Interest in developing leadership, coaching, and people-management skills.
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Actual compensation will vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, geographic location, skills, education, and internal equity.
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
- stock options
- professional development
- wellness program
About this role
Leading a civil engineering team at Olsson means stepping into a role that balances technical expertise with genuine people management. You'd oversee a group of civil engineers and designers working on transmission and distribution infrastructure projects, with responsibility for their professional growth, workload coordination, and day-to-day support. The position requires you to stay technically fluent in civil design—grading, drainage, foundations, site development—while helping your team connect their work to broader project and client outcomes.
This opportunity suits someone with at least eight years of civil engineering experience and four years of supervisory background who is genuinely interested in developing as a leader. You'd partner with project managers on resource planning, champion process improvements in design standards and quality control, and help shape how the team grows. Olsson emphasizes a people-centric culture, so the role rewards those who enjoy mentoring, building trust, and fostering collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.
Based in Denver and full-time in-office, the position offers a salary range of $144,000 to $198,000, along with a 401(k) match, health and wellness benefits, paid time off, and participation in a performance bonus system. This is a role for someone ready to invest in their leadership skills while maintaining connection to the technical work that drew them to civil engineering in the first place.
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