Project Engineer - Site Design

Olsson; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Flexible work arrangements

Wellness program

Health, Vision & Dental

Job summary

Olsson seeks a Civil Project Engineer for our Dallas/Fort Worth area to apply diverse engineering knowledge to a broad range of site development projects. The role includes coordinating with Olsson teams, engaging clients, and supporting design across disciplines.

The successful candidate will hold a PE license, possess a Civil Engineering degree, and bring 6+ years of related experience. We offer flexible work options, growth paths, and a strong benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering.
• 6+ years of related Civil Engineering experience.
• Must be a registered Professional Engineer (PE).
• Proficiency in site layout, grading, utility design, erosion control, regulatory approvals, etc.
• Working knowledge of Civil 3D.

Responsibilities

• Prepare planning and design documents in the appropriate engineering discipline.
• Perform design calculations, prepare cost estimates, and use economic analyses for alternatives.
• Assist with project scope, schedule, and budget; assist with initiation paperwork and progress reports.
• Coordinate projects with Olsson teams; direct design tasks; maintain project records; coordinate with clients; attend client meetings.
• Assist with marketing/business development; may help write proposals.
• May serve as project manager on small projects.
• Independently perform assignments on complex projects.

Skills

Teamwork

Ownership

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Civil 3D

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 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

• Working collaboratively with others.
• Having ownership in the work you do.
• Using your talents to positively affect communities.
• 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 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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