Senior Engineer; Rail Water Resources

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Dallas, TX;
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Fayetteville, AR;
Kansas City, MO;
Lincoln, NE;
Loveland, CO;
Oklahoma City, OK;
Omaha, NE;
Overland Park, KS;
Phoenix, AZ

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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.

As a Senior Engineer on our Water Resources team, you will provide various engineering and project management duties related to hydrologic/hydraulic analysis for Class I Railroad projects. You will assist with developing the project scope and schedule, prepare technical reports, review CAD drawings, and obtain local, state, and federal permits for water resources related projects.

Travel is required to job sites for field reconnaissance in all types of terrain and weather conditions.

You are passionate about:

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

• Ability to contribute and work well with a team
• Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• Professional Engineering License
• 8 or more years of related water resource engineering experience
• 4 years of experience leading or mentoring
• Experience with AutoCAD, Micro Station, GIS, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS or other related hydrologic and hydraulic software is preferred.

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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.

As an Olsson employee, you’ll receive our traditional benefits package (health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.), plus you’ll:

• Engage in work that has a positive impact on communities
• Receive an excellent 401(k) match
• Participate in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles
• Benefit from a bonus system that rewards performance
• Have the possibility for flexible work arrangements

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