Project Civil Engineer - Site Design

Olsson; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent 401(k) match

Health care, vision, dental

Paid time off

Wellness program

Bonus system rewarding performance

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

A leading engineering and design firm in Dallas is seeking a Project Civil Engineer to oversee diverse site design projects. The successful candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, be a registered Professional Engineer, and possess over 6 years of relevant experience. The position allows for flexible work options including remote arrangements, contributing to impactful community projects in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Must be a registered Professional Engineer.
• 6 or more years of related Civil Engineering experience.
• Ability to travel for in-office activities, client, and site visits as needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepares planning and design documents.
• Performs process design calculations and prepares cost estimates.
• Coordinates projects with other teams and informs project managers of progress.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to contribute and work well on a team

Proficiency in site layout, grading, utility design

Knowledge of Civil 3D

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Civil 3D

Job description

Project Civil Engineer - Site Design

Dallas, TX; Fort Worth, TX; Texas - Remote

Company Description

We are Olsson, a team-based, purpose-driven engineering and design firm. Our solutions improve communities, and our people make it possible.

Our most meaningful asset is our people, and we are dedicated to providing an environment where they can continue to learn, grow, and thrive. Our entrepreneurial spirit is what has allowed us — and will continue to allow us — to grow. The result? Inspired people, amazing designs, and projects with purpose.

Job Description

Olsson provides multidisciplinary, preliminary, and construction design services for mixed-use, commercial, and residential land development projects, along with industrial, sports, schools, and other site development types. As a Civil Project Engineer in either our Dallas or Fort Worth office, you will apply diversified knowledge of engineering principles and practices to a broad variety of assignments and related fields. The project engineer is a registered professional engineer, whose supervision and guidance relate largely to overall objectives, critical issues, new concepts, and policy matters. The project engineer supervises, coordinates, and reviews work of engineers or technicians and performs complex or novel assignments that require development of new and improved techniques and procedures.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepares planning and design documents in appropriate engineering discipline.
• Performs process design calculations, prepares cost estimates, and uses economic analyses for comparison of alternatives.
• Assists with or develops project scope of work or portions of it; assists with or develops project schedule or portions of it; assists with completion of initiation paperwork; assists with budget reviews and schedules progress reports.
• Coordinates projects with other Olsson teams; performs and coordinates design aspects of projects; directs team members on design tasks; maintains project records (correspondence, drawings, and files); informs project managers of progress and problems; coordinates with clients; attends client meetings.
• Assists with marketing/business development; may help write proposals.
• May serve as project manager on small projects.
• Independently performs assignments on complex projects.
• Coordinates assistant and associate professional staff and technical staff’s work; may supervise student or technical staff.

Olsson currently has growth opportunities for our Site Design group. This role offers flexible work options, including remote and hybrid opportunities, to accommodate diverse working preferences and promote work-life balance. Candidates can work hybrid schedules, work remotely, or work out of any Olsson office location in these regions/areas.

Applicants should have the ability to travel for in-office activities, client and site visits as needed.

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 Civil Engineering.
• 6 or more years of related Civil Engineering experience.
• Must be a registered Professional Engineer.
• Proficiency in site layout, grading, utility design, erosion control, regulatory approvals, etc.
• Working knowledge of Civil 3D.

Additional Information

Olsson is a nationally recognized, employee-owned firm specializing in planning and design, engineering, field services, environmental, and technology. Founded in 1956 on the very mindset that drives us today, we’re here to improve communities by making them more sustainable, better connected, and more efficient. Simply put, we work to leave the world better than we found it.

As an Olsson employee, you’ll receive our traditional benefits package (health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.), plus you’ll:

• Engage in work that has a positive impact on communities
• Receive an excellent 401(k) match
• Participate in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles
• Benefit from a bonus system that rewards performance
• Have the possibility for flexible work arrangements

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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