Senior Civil Engineer- Federal Engineering and Design

Olsson; Nashville (TN); Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering and design firm is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer for federal projects with responsibilities including overseeing design efforts and leading technical teams. Ideal candidates have a PE license, a degree in Civil Engineering, and at least 8 years of relevant experience. This role offers remote work options and opportunities for professional development within a supportive culture.

Benefits

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

401(k) match

Wellness program

Bonus system based on performance

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in civil/site design, ideally with federal clients.
• Deep understanding of DoD, VA, and federal design standards and processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and guide complex civil design efforts for federal projects.
• Serve as technical lead or project manager on high-profile federal assignments.
• Lead quality assurance/quality control processes.

Skills

Proficiency in Civil 3D

Exceptional communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

Overview

Senior Civil Engineer- Federal Engineering and Design

Arizona - Remote; Arkansas - Remote; Georgia - Remote; Idaho - Remote; Missouri - Remote; Montana - Remote; Nevada - Remote; New Mexico - Remote; Oklahoma - Remote; South Carolina - Remote; South Dakota - Remote; Tennessee - Remote; Texas - Remote; Wyoming - Remote

Olsson is an engineering and design firm focused on planning, design, and field services to improve communities. We value people, growth, and a collaborative culture that supports professional development and delivering projects with purpose.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and guide complex civil design efforts for federal projects, including grading, drainage, utilities, and site layout, ensuring technical excellence and regulatory compliance.
• Serve as technical lead or project manager on high-profile federal assignments, driving scope, schedule, and budget alignment across multidisciplinary teams.
• Review and approve planning documents, design calculations, and technical specifications, ensuring consistency with federal standards such as UFC, DoD, and VA requirements.
• Mentor and support junior engineers, fostering technical growth and promoting best practices in design, documentation, and client engagement.
• Lead quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) processes, providing strategic oversight and resolving complex design challenges.
• Coordinate with internal teams, clients, and external consultants, ensuring seamless communication and integrated project delivery.
• Contribute to strategic proposal development, shaping winning responses to federal RFPs and expanding Olsson’s federal portfolio.
• Represent Olsson in client meetings and site visits, offering expert guidance from concept through construction and ensuring client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license is required.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in civil/site design, ideally with federal clients.
• Proficiency in Civil 3D and other relevant design software.
• Deep understanding of DoD, VA, and federal design standards and processes.
• Exceptional communication skills and proven ability to coordinate complex projects.

Why Join Us

• Contribute to projects that serve national interests and make a difference in communities.
• Flexible work arrangements, including remote options.
• Thrive in a supportive culture that values professional development and teamwork.

At Olsson, your expertise drives progress on projects that matter. If you’re passionate about federal civil engineering and ready to elevate your career, we want to hear from you.

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:

• Become an owner in the company after your first year through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 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

Please note: The benefits listed above apply to full-time employees. If you're applying for an internship, you can learn more about internship-specific offerings and experiences at Olsson by visiting https://www.olsson.com/internships.

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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