Job Information
Olsson Project Engineer - Water Resources in Overland Park, Kansas
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.
Job Description
Olsson takes on anything from backyard flooding problems in a community to the complex challenges presented with watershed management, irrigation districts, and recreational facilities. As a Project Engineer on the Water Resources team, you will provide various engineering and project management duties related to evaluating, designing, and constructing projects. You may assist with developing the project scope and schedule, project documentation, and reviewing shop drawings. Travel may be needed to job sites for observation in all types of terrain and weather conditions, as well as project sites in various stages of construction.
Qualifications
You are passionate about:
Working collaboratively with others
Having ownership in the work you do
Using your talents to positively affect communities
You bring to the team:
Strong communication skills.
Ability to contribute and work well on a team.
Bachelor’s Degree in engineering.
Must be a registered professional engineer.
At least 5 years of related water resource engineering experience.
Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D, GIS, HEC-RAS, or other related hydrologic and hydraulic software.
Additional Information
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:
Become an owner in the company after your first year through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Engage in work that has a positive impact in 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
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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