Licensed Engineer - Water/Wastewater

Olsson; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Flexible work arrangements

Wellness program

Health insurance

Job summary

Olsson is seeking a Licensed Engineer to join its Water/Wastewater team in Kansas City, KS. You will perform engineering and project management duties for small to large-scale water and wastewater projects, coordinate with staff, and deliver design and construction support.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in engineering, 4+ years in water/wastewater, and a licensed Professional Engineer (PE). Strong communication and teamwork are essential, with opportunities for growth and competitive

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering is required.
• 4+ years of industry experience in water and/or wastewater engineering is required.
• Must be a registered Professional Engineer (PE).
• Strong communication skills are essential for collaboration with clients and team members.
• Ability to contribute and work well on a team is expected.

Responsibilities

• Perform process design calculations and cost estimates for projects.
• Coordinate design aspects and assist with project management.
• Communicate progress with project managers and clients.
• Enter and maintain project information in the project management system.
• Evaluate standard methods and propose adaptations when needed.
• May supervise and provide guidance to junior staff.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)

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

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 can respond to a broad set of client demands in a timely and cost-effective manner.

As a Licensed Engineer on the Water/Wastewater team, you will perform various engineering and project management duties related to evaluating, designing, and constructing plans for small to large-sized projects. You may assist with developing project scopes and schedules and have the opportunity to coordinate work of other staff members. You will work closely with other team members and engineers on wastewater collection and treatment projects, along with water supply, storage, treatment, and distribution. Typical tasks 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.

Travel may be needed to job sites for observation in all types of terrain and weather conditions, as well as project sites in various stages of construction.

Responsibilities include:

• Performing process design calculations and analyzing reports to prepare cost estimates and determine feasibility of projects.
• Applying knowledge and experience with standard techniques, methods, and procedures to assist with coordination of project design aspects.
• Communicating project development and progress with project managers and/or clients.
• Entering and maintaining project information and client records in the firm’s project management system.
• Evaluating and proposing adaptations to standard methods and procedures for components of assignments.
• May supervise and provide technical guidance to less experienced staff.

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:

• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to contribute and work well on a team.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
• 4+ years of industry experience in water and/or wastewater engineering.
• Must be a registered Professional Engineer (PE).

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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:

• 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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