Bridge Engineer Fayetteville, AR

Company Description

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 has allowed us—and will continue to allow us—to grow. The result is inspired people, amazing designs, and projects with purpose.

Olsson is looking for a motivated mid‑to‑senior level structural engineer to join our bridge and roadway team in either Fayetteville or Little Rock, AR. Our bridge group works on a wide range of projects including bridge and retaining walls, dams, storm and traffic structures, inspections, rehabilitations, load ratings, and construction engineering services. We facilitate designs on transportation projects that include grade separations, interchanges, and stream crossings for public and private clients throughout the Midwest.

You will collaborate with roadway, traffic, geotechnical, and stormwater engineers on projects that make a positive impact in our community while gaining a wide array of skills. Opportunities include project management, marketing, proposals, client development, and mentoring technical staff. You will manage projects from concept through construction, making decisions on engineering problems and selecting appropriate, cost‑effective, constructible structural solutions while working with a multi‑disciplined team of engineers and technicians.

Occasional travel for site visits or inspection work may occur.

We have one current opening and will consider candidates interested in being located outside our Fayetteville or Little Rock offices.

Passionate about: Working collaboratively with others, Having ownership in the work you do, Using your talents to positively affect communities.

Bring to the team:

• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to contribute and work well on a team.
• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with a structural emphasis or a closely related field.
• Master’s degree, or currently pursuing one, is a plus.
• Proficiency with AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design.
• Familiarity with bridge analysis and design programs (LARSA, LEAP Bridge Enterprise, Lpile, SPColumn, MDX).
• Skilled in designing prestressed concrete and steel bridges.
• Must be a registered Professional Engineer (PE) or ability to become licensed in 6 months.
• Ability to become licensed in other US States through the NCEES.
• Knowledge of ArDOT/KDOT/MoDOT Bridge Projects, preferred.
• Proficient in Micro Station.

Olsson is a nationally recognized, employee‑owned firm. As an employee, you will receive our traditional benefits package (health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.), plus:

• Becoming an owner in the company after your first year through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• 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.
• Possibility for flexible work arrangements.

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.

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