Senior Civil Engineer/Project Manager - Site Design

Olsson Inc.; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior-Level Professional Engineer to join their team in Des Moines. This role emphasizes collaboration and innovation, allowing you to lead complex engineering projects that positively impact communities. You'll oversee project deliverables, mentor junior engineers, and ensure quality control while fostering a culture of growth and transparency. With a focus on sustainable development, this position offers a chance to work on diverse projects that enhance community infrastructure. If you're passionate about engineering and making a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

401(k) match

Wellness program

Flexible work arrangements

Bonus system

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of civil engineering experience required.
• Registered as a Professional Engineer (PE) is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineer on complex projects, providing high-level technical design.
• Execute QA/QC plans and mentor team members for quality assurance.

Skills

Team Collaboration

Technical Design Mentoring

Project Management

Quality Control

Civil Engineering

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Des Moines, IA

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.

Are you a Senior-Level Professional Engineer looking to join an organization that is people-centric, growth-oriented, and results-driven? We prioritize your well-being and empower you to lead with innovation and creativity, fostering a culture of transparency as we shape the future of sustainable development.

Olsson provides multidisciplinary design services for mixed-use, commercial, and residential land development projects, along with municipal, industrial, sports, schools, and other site development types.

In this role, you will provide crucial technical support and serve as a lead engineer on complex projects, utilizing your high-level expertise in engineering design. You will oversee project deliverables and completion for small-to-mid-sized projects, ensuring timely completion in accordance with established scope, schedule, and budget. Your responsibilities include executing QA/QC plans, mentoring and training team members, and maintaining quality control by conducting thorough checks on plans and deliverables. Additionally, you will play an advisory role on challenging projects, provide project management support, and lead the delivery of high-quality solutions to meet engineering and design needs.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Often serves as lead engineer on complex projects and provides high-level technical engineering design.
• Executes QA/QC plans for the team.
• Elevates the level of technical expertise within the team through technical design mentoring and training.
• Leads the effort for putting together technical resources for the team and its projects.
• May supervise/direct professionals and technical staff in the design approach to meet other project requirements.
• Reviews contracts with support of administration.
• Promotes efficiencies in producing quality work.
• Maintains quality control and adequately checks plans.

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:

• Ability to contribute and work well on a team
• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering
• Minimum of 8 years of related civil engineering experience
• Registered as a Professional Engineer (PE)
• Proficiency in site layout, grading, utility design, erosion control, regulatory approvals, etc
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD 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:

• 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.

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.