Job Details

Overview

Olsson is seeking a Senior Engineer on our Federal Engineering and Design Team. In this role, youll help shape critical infrastructure projects that support military bases, VA campuses, and other essential government facilities. Youll be part of a high-performing, collaborative team delivering innovative civil engineering solutions that meet rigorous federal standards and exceed client expectations. Acting as lead design engineer, you will spearhead some of the firms most demanding projects, including preparing planning and design documents, performing design calculations, developing and maintaining team and client standards, and overseeing QA/QC efforts. This position may involve travel to job sites for observation and client meetings and offers the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to Olssons growing federal portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and guide complex civil design efforts for federal projects, including grading, drainage, utilities, and site layout, ensuring technical excellence and regulatory compliance.
• Serve as technical lead or project manager on high-profile federal assignments, driving scope, schedule, and budget alignment across multidisciplinary teams.
• Review and approve planning documents, design calculations, and technical specifications, ensuring consistency with federal standards such as UFC, DoD, and VA requirements.
• Mentor and support junior engineers, fostering technical growth and promoting best practices in design, documentation, and client engagement.
• Lead quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) processes, providing strategic oversight and resolving complex design challenges.
• Coordinate with internal teams, clients, and external consultants, ensuring seamless communication and integrated project delivery.
• Contribute to strategic proposal development, shaping winning responses to federal RFPs and expanding Olssons federal portfolio.
• Represent Olsson in client meetings and site visits, offering expert guidance from concept through construction and ensuring client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Civil Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license is required.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in civil/site design, ideally with federal clients.
• Proficiency in Civil 3D and other relevant design software.
• Deep understanding of DoD, VA, and federal design standards and processes.
• Exceptional communication skills and proven ability to coordinate complex projects.

Why Join Us

• Contribute to projects that serve national interests and make a difference in communities.
• Flexible work arrangements, including remote options, to support work-life balance.
• Thrive in a supportive culture that values professional development and teamwork.

Benefits

• 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 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

Additional Information

Olsson is a nationally recognized, employee-owned firm specializing in planning and design, engineering, field services, environmental, and technology. Founded in 1956, were dedicated to improving communities by making them more sustainable, better connected, and more efficient.

Equal Opportunity

Olsson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran, and disabled candidates to apply. We do not discriminate on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, military status, or other protected status.

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