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Experienced Civil Engineer - Water Resources

Overland Park, KSHybridFull TimePosted 2 months agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

  • Civil 3D
  • HEC-RAS
  • 2 years of experience

Nice to have

  • floodplain modeling
  • mapping
  • channel stabilization
  • restoration
  • storm drain systems
  • culverts

Role summary

Olsson is seeking an Experienced Civil Engineer for their Water Resources team. This role involves planning, design, permitting, and construction phase services for water projects. Responsibilities include performing engineering calculations, developing hydrologic and hydraulic models, designing stormwater systems, and coordinating with project teams. The position requires a Bachelor's degree in civil or environmental engineering, an EI/IE certificate, a minimum of two years of experience, and proficiency in Civil 3D and HEC-RAS. The role emphasizes collaboration, ownership, and making a positive community impact. This is a hybrid position based in Overland Park, KS or Springfield, MO.

Company Description

We are Olsson. We engineer and design solutions that improve the world around us. As a company, we promise to always be responsive, transparent, and focused on results – for our people, our clients, and our company.

We’re a people-centric firm, so it’s no surprise our greatest asset is our people. The impact this creates is an environment that encourages our people to grow and be creative with their talents. This approach builds a culture that is uniquely Olsson. It allows us to grow our people as we grow our business. This, in turn, creates a lasting impact on the world around us.

Job Description

Join our Water Resources team at Olsson, a leading engineering firm actively seeking a dedicated Experienced Civil Engineer. The Water Resources team offers its clients a full spectrum of water services, including a complete line of planning, design, permitting, and construction phase services. This position assists with generating ideas and creating designs that provide purposeful, high-quality solutions to successfully solve engineering and design needs. Be part of a team that values your contribution, encourages growth, and is committed to your career development. Join us in making a lasting, positive impact on communities through innovative water resources engineering solutions. Primary Responsibilities:
  • Perform various tasks, immersing you in practical experience and exposure to diverse engineering facets, methods, and programs
  • Execute precise technical engineering calculations
  • Develop hydrologic and hydraulic models for floodplain modeling and mapping
  • Engage in design and management tasks for stormwater projects, including channel stabilization/restoration, storm drain systems, culverts, and water quality features
  • Coordinate with project managers and project teams to achieve project objectives
  • Innovate and introduce new ideas to projects, showcasing your creativity and initiative
  • We have one current opening and will consider candidates interested in working a hybrid schedule out of our Overland Park, KS or Springfield, MO office locations.

    Qualifications

    You are passionate about:

  • Working collaboratively with others
  • Having ownership in the work you do
  • Using your talents to positively affect communities
  • Developing your career in Water Resources engineering
  • You bring to the team:

  • Strong communication skills
  • Ability to contribute and work well with a team
  • Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering, or a related field of study
  • Must possess Engineer Intern (EI) or (IE) certificate
  • Minimum of two years of experience
  • Proficiency in Civil 3D and HEC-RAS modeling software
  • Exceptional problem-solving skills
  • #LI-AA1 #LI-Hybrid

    Additional Information

    Olsson specializes in engineering and design, client advisory services, planning, field services, and environmental. Improving the world has been our mindset from the very beginning, back when Olsson first opened for business in 1956. And it will be our mindset for years to come.

    As an Olsson employee, you will:

  • Receive a competitive 401(k) match
  • Be empowered to build your career with tailored development paths
  • Have the possibility for flexible work arrangements
  • Engage in work that has a positive impact on communities
  • Participate in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles
  • In addition, full-time employees will receive our traditional benefits package (health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.) and the opportunity to participate in a bonus system that rewards performance.

    Olsson is an Equal Opportunity 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, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, military status, or other protected status.

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