Project Civil Engineer - Site Design in Des Moines

Job Description

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.

As a Civil Project Engineer, you will apply diversified knowledge of engineering principles and practices to a broad variety of assignments and related fields. The project engineer is a registered professional engineer, whose supervision and guidance relate largely to overall objectives, critical issues, new concepts, and policy matters. The project engineer supervises, coordinates, and reviews work of engineers or technicians and performs complex or novel assignments that require development of new and improved techniques and procedures.

• Prepares planning and design documents in appropriate engineering discipline.
• Performs process design calculations, prepares cost estimates, and uses economic analyses for comparison of alternatives.
• Assists with or develops project scope of work or portions of it; assists with or develops project schedule or portions of it; assists with completion of initiation paperwork; assists with budget reviews and schedules progress reports.
• Coordinates projects with other Olsson teams; performs and coordinates design aspects of projects; directs team members on design tasks; maintains project records (correspondence, drawings, and files); informs project managers of progress and problems; coordinates with clients; attends client meetings.
• Assists with marketing/business development; may help write proposals.
• May serve as project manager on small projects.
• Independently performs assignments on complex projects.
• Coordinates assistant and associate professional staff and technical staff's work; may supervise student or technical staff.

This role offers flexible work options, including remote and hybrid opportunities, to accommodate diverse working preferences and promote work‑life balance. Candidates can work hybrid schedules, work remotely, or work out of any Olsson office location in the area. Applicants should have the ability to travel for in‑office activities, client and site visits as needed.

• Working collaboratively with others.
• Having ownership in the work you do.
• Using your talents to positively affect communities.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to contribute and work well on a team.
• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering.
• 6 or more years of related Civil Engineering experience.
• Must be a registered Professional Engineer.
• Proficiency in site layout, grading, utility design, erosion control, regulatory approvals, etc.
• Working knowledge of Civil 3D.

• Competitive 401(k) match.
• Tailored development paths.
• Possibility for flexible work arrangements.
• Positive impact on communities.
• Wellness program.

Olsson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified minority, 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 military status, or other protected status.