Lead Engineer - Airports

Olsson; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Tailored development paths

Flexible work arrangements

Wellness program

Bonus program

Job summary

Olsson is hiring an Airports Technical Expert to elevate engineering expertise and project management across the firm. You will mentor staff, provide direction to clients, and contribute to major airport projects with significant technical leadership.

The role emphasizes collaboration, strategic planning, and maintaining quality standards while representing the firm externally in professional circles. Travel may be involved as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or associate degree with equivalent experience in a related field.
• Minimum of 12 years’ experience in civil engineering with a focus on airports.
• Strong communication, leadership and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Acts as a subject matter expert and mentor to staff to elevate technical capabilities.
• Provides firmwide direction and client services in a specialized discipline.
• Maintains project profile by participating in key projects and external representation.
• Develops resources for key projects and promotes quality standards.
• Researches industry trends and fosters collaboration with stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Presentation skills

Mentoring staff

Client relations

Education

Bachelor’s degree or associate degree with equivalent experience

Job description

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

The Airports team provides services for a variety of airport projects including paving, grading, buildings, airport lighting, and fuel systems. As a Technical Expert on the Airports team, you will be responsible for elevating the level of technical expertise and project management capabilities within the firm. You will provide company-wide direction, internal consultation, and specialized services to clients. You may also travel, work with the sales team to market firm services, and serve as contact for key clients.

Primary responsibilities:

• Serves as a subject matter expert for the firm, acting as an advisor internally and externally and elevating the level of technical capabilities through mentoring of staff.

• Provides firmwide direction, internal consultation, and services to clients in a specialized service or discipline integral to the firm.

• Maintains company profile by participating in key projects.

• Maintains a reputation as a technical expert outside of the firm; writes papers, gives technical presentations, and/or regularly represents the firm in professional and technical societies.

• Collaborates internally to develop and implement strategies and best practices that align with discipline trends and standards.

• Provides direction in putting together technical resources for key projects, using resources effectively.

• Promotes efficiencies in producing quality work and ensures quality control standards are maintained.

• Researches and analyzes discipline-related data, trends, and emerging technologies to provide insights and recommendations internally and externally.

• Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of industry-related initiatives within the discipline and makes recommendations for improvements or modifications as needed.

• Builds and maintains relationships with key stakeholders and industry partners to stay informed of developments and to identify opportunities for collaboration.

• May represent the firm on governing bodies of professional organizations to elevate the profession and the firm’s brand.

• May serve as a discipline quality leader to support discipline efforts to implement, educate, and continuously improve Olsson’s Quality Management Program.

We have one current opening and will consider candidates located in any of our 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.

You bring to the team:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, sciences, construction, planning, landscape architecture or a related area preferred. In lieu of a bachelor’s degree, an associate degree with equivalent experience is required.

• A minimum of 12 years’ experience in a civil engineering discipline with a focus on airports

Expectations:

• Is thoroughly familiar with the firm’s services, clientele, goals, policies, and procedures aligned with the firm’s tenets, values, and vision.

• Is thoroughly familiar with Olsson’s Quality Management Program.

• Has a strong understanding of engineering business consulting.

• Possesses highly specialized technical knowledge related to a particular service or discipline.

• Has a proven track record in meeting and exceeding client expectations through innovative technical services.

• Has excellent communication, leadership, and presentation skills.

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 employees 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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