Project Engineer - Water Resources

Olsson•Omaha, NE

45d

About The Position

Olsson offers its clients a full spectrum of water services, including a complete line of planning, design, permitting, and construction phase services. As a Project Engineer on our Water Resources team, you will apply diversified knowledge of engineering principles and practices to a broad variety of assignments and independently make decisions regarding engineering complexities. This role generates ideas and creates designs that provide purposeful, high-quality solutions to successfully solve engineering and design needs.

Requirements

Strong communication skills
Ability to contribute and work well with a team
Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills
Professional engineering license (PE)
Bachelor's degree in civil or environmental engineering
6 years or more of engineering experience
Experience in stormwater and water resources
Ability to represent Olsson in a professional manner at all times

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, master planning, stream restoration, or stormwater design is a plus

Responsibilities

Handle complex engineering tasks, including project design, cost estimation, and calculations using advanced expertise
Prepare project documents and ensure work aligns with scope, schedule, and budget
Independently develop new techniques, coordinate with Olsson teams, and guide others on design tasks
Collaborate with project managers to report progress and identify challenges
Assist with scopes and schedules as well as attend client meetings
May supervise and provide technical guidance to less experienced staff
Provide guidance related largely to overall objectives, critical issues, and new concepts
Maintain project and client information in the firm’s project management system
May travel and work in all types of terrain and weather conditions at project sites in various stages of construction