Senior Engineer - Water Resources

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

Olsson offers its clients a full spectrum of water services, including a complete line of planning, design, permitting, and construction phase services. As a Senior Engineer on our Water Resources team, you will provide high-level technical support and lead QA/QC activities within the team. In this role, you will advise on complex projects and apply advanced experiences to independently make recommendations and decisions regarding project design work.

This role conceptualizes and creates unique solutions and ensures delivery of elevated project designs that provide purposeful, high-quality solutions to successfully solve engineering and design needs.

• Provide high-level project design and review of project documents and design quality for complex projects
• Serve as a technical specialist, applying advanced engineering concepts and developing approaches to solve complexities
• Perform QA/QC and ensure delivery of completed designs meet quality standards and project objectives
• Conduct research in areas of considerable scope and complexity
• Guide and direct staff on design approaches to fulfill project requirements
• Work collaboratively to promote efficiencies and produce high quality work
• Contribute to the development of standards and/or guidelines for engineering activities within the team
• Supervise and review technical assignments of less experienced staff

We have one current opening and will consider candidates interested in being located out of our Omaha, NE office location

• Working collaboratively with others
• Having ownership in the work you do
• Using your talents to positively affect communities
• Empowering others to use their talents
• Applying your working knowledge of applicable requirements and regulations
• Generating innovative and effective solutions to complex problems
• Understanding how the firm operates as a consulting business
• Contributing to the success of the firm

• Strong communication skills
• Ability to contribute and work well with a team
• Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills
• Professional engineering license (PEli>
• Bachelor's degree in civil or environmental engineering
• 8 or more years of engineering experience
• 4 years of experience leading or mentoring
• Experience in stormwater and water resources
• Proficiency in hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, master planning, stream restoration, dam/levee design, construction observation, or stormwater design is ali>
• Ability to represent 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.

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

Please note:

The benefits listed above apply to full-time employees. If you're applying for an internship, you can learn more about internship‑specific offerings and experiences at Olsson by visiting

Olsson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran, and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open…