Project Engineer - Roadway Bridge Design - Olsson

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.

The project engineer role applies diversified knowledge of engineering principles and practices to a broad variety of assignments and independently makes decisions regarding engineering complexities. The project engineer may supervise staff and provide guidance related largely to overall objectives, critical issues, and new concepts. This role generates ideas and creates designs that provide purposeful, high-quality solutions to successfully solve engineering and design needs.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs detailed engineering tasks such as project design, cost estimates, and design calculations utilizing advanced knowledge and experience.
• Prepares project documents and adheres to project scope, schedule, and budget to ensure alignment with project objectives.
• Independently performs complex assignments that require development of new and improved techniques and procedures.
• Coordinates across other Olsson teams and directs team members on design tasks.
• Works closely with project managers on execution of design work, reports overall progress, and informs project managers of any potential challenges to ensure project goals and objectives are met.
• Assists with project scope of work and schedule or portions of them and may attend client meetings.
• May supervise, coordinate, and review work for less experienced staff members.
• Maintains project and client information in the firm’s project management system.
• May travel and work in all types of terrain and weather conditions at project sites in various stages of construction.
• Experience, Education and Certifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
• Must be a registered professional engineer and have at least six years of engineering experience.

You are passionate about:

• Working collaboratively with others.
• Having ownership in the work you do.
• Using your talents to positively affect communities.

Expectations:

• Adept in verbal and written communication.
• Has solid interpersonal and decision-making skills and the ability to generate innovative and effective solutions to complex problems.
• Has working knowledge of and the ability to diligently research applicable requirements and regulations.
• Is thoroughly familiar with Olsson’s Quality Management Program.
• Has advanced mathematical and analytical abilities.
• Has working knowledge in applicable technologies.
• Has a general understanding of how the firm operates as a consulting business and how this role contributes to the success of the organization.
• Has a valid driver’s license and a good driving history.
• Has a willingness to work a flexible schedule.
• Represents Olsson in a professional manner at all times.

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.

Olsson offers a comprehensive internship program designed to provide valuable learning experiences for our interns. As a student intern, you’ll also receive: 

• Paid holidays and volunteer time off
• Mentorship from our experienced staff
• Opportunities to develop your technical and soft skills through hands-on experience

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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