Entry-Level Engineer - Water/Wastewater

Olsson; North Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Wellness program

Health care

Paid time off

Job summary

Olsson is seeking an Entry-Level Engineer for our Water/Wastewater team. You will provide project design utilizing CAD/modeling software, perform technical analyses, prepare construction documents, and support construction services for wastewater and water facilities.

You will collaborate with other engineers on projects ranging from sanitary sewer piping to treatment facilities, gain hands-on experience, and contribute to public works that serve communities.

Qualifications

• Ability to contribute and work well on a team.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Interest in public works projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide project design using CAD/modeling software.
• Perform technical analyses and write technical reports.
• Prepare construction documents and support construction services.
• Collaborate with engineers on wastewater and water projects.

Skills

Teamwork

Ownership in work

Attention to detail

Public works passion

Tools

AutoCAD

Job 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

Olsson offers its clients a full spectrum of water and wastewater services, including a complete line of planning, design, permitting, and construction phase services. Maintaining water quality is Olsson’s number one concern, and we are able to respond to a broad set of client demands in a timely and cost-effective manner.

As an Entry-Level Engineer for the Water/Wastewater team, you will provide project design utilizing CAD/modeling software, perform technical analysis, prepare construction documents, provide construction services, perform research, and write technical reports. You will work closely with other team members and engineers on projects related to wastewater collection and treatment along with water supply, storage, treatment, and distribution.

Typical projects you will work on include sanitary sewer piping, wastewater pump stations, wastewater treatment facilities, water piping, water supply wells, water storage tanks, and water treatment facilities. You may travel 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:

• Ability to contribute and work well on a team.
• AutoCAD or other related software experience.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Passion for public works projects.

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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:

• 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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