Principal Engineer - Site Design

Olsson•Fort Worth, TX

13d•Hybrid

About The Position

Olsson is an engineering and design firm that provides solutions to improve the world. The company prides itself on being responsive, transparent, and results-focused, fostering an environment where employees can grow and be creative. Olsson offers multidisciplinary, preliminary, and construction design services for various land development projects, including mixed-use, commercial, residential, industrial, sports, and schools. The Lead Engineer role, which is synonymous with this position, involves overseeing high-level project design and managing design tasks within a team. This role requires making influential recommendations and decisions on advanced engineering activities and specialized client standards, holding full technical responsibility for design assignments. The Lead Engineer is responsible for delivering advanced project designs that provide purposeful, high-quality solutions. Olsson's Site Design group has growth opportunities, and this role offers flexible work options, including remote and hybrid opportunities, to promote work-life balance. Candidates can work hybrid schedules, remotely, or from any Olsson office location. The ability to travel for in-office activities, client, and site visits is required as needed.

Requirements

Strong communication skills.
Ability to contribute and work well on a team.
Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering.
8 or more years of related Civil Engineering experience.
Must be a registered professional and have at least four years of experience supervising technical personnel.
Proficiency in site layout, grading, utility design, erosion control, regulatory approvals, etc.
Working knowledge of Civil 3d.
Proven track record in meeting and exceeding client expectations through technical design work.
Excellent client service orientation.
Solid interpersonal and decision-making skills and the ability to generate innovative and effective solutions to complex problems.

Responsibilities

Leads large-scale project design by serving as a technical lead for complex assignments and managing the design from initial design to project completion.
Executes high-level analysis and review of project documents ensuring compliance with applicable standards, codes, and regulations.
Oversees and regularly monitors engineering processes and resources to maximize productivity and efficiency.
Develops and implements standards and guidelines for diverse engineering activities to ensure high-quality results.
Elevates the level of technical expertise within the team through technical design training and mentoring.
Supports project management objectives by providing leadership and direction regarding organizing technical resources for key projects and utilizing resources effectively.
Collaborates with project managers to ensure technical aspects of projects are completed on time, within budget, and meet established objectives.
Demonstrates an elevated degree of creativity, decision-making, and responsibility for design tasks within a specific discipline.