Senior Engineer - Municipal Projects

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Wellness program

Bonus program

Health, vision, dental, PTO

Job summary

Olsson seeks a Senior Civil Engineer to join our Manhattan, KS team. You will lead complex land development projects, provide high-level technical design, and mentor junior staff. You’ll ensure QA/QC and advise on challenging design aspects while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

You will contribute to project management, maintain design quality, and support growth for our communities through innovative solutions. A relocation consideration to Manhattan, KS is possible.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering required.
• Minimum of 10 years of related Civil Engineering experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license with at least four years supervising technical personnel.
• Proficiency in site layout, grading, utility design, erosion control, regulatory approvals, etc.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineer on complex projects with senior technical oversight.
• Execute QA/QC plans and mentor team members in technical design aspects.
• Provide project management support and advisory input on challenging projects.
• Perform thorough checks on plans and deliverables to maintain quality.

Skills

Team collaboration

Ownership of work

Mentoring & training

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job 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

Are you a Senior-Level Professional Engineer looking to be part of an organization that prioritizes your growth and well-being, empowering you to lead with innovation and shape the future of sustainable development?

Olsson specializes in providing multidisciplinary, preliminary, and construction design services for a diverse range of land development projects, including mixed‑use, commercial, and residential developments, industrial facilities, sports venues, schools, and various site development types. We are committed to positively impacting communities through innovative and sustainable solutions.

As the Senior Civil Engineer, you will hold a senior leadership role within our team, providing crucial technical support. You will serve as the lead engineer on complex projects, utilizing your high‑level technical expertise in engineering design. Ensuring the highest quality standards, you will execute QA/QC plans for the team’s projects and elevate technical expertise by mentoring and training team members in technical design aspects. Additionally, you will play an advisory role on challenging projects, provide project management support when needed, and maintain quality control by conducting thorough checks on plans and deliverables.

We will consider candidates interested in being located in Manhattan, KS or willing to relocate to/near Manhattan, KS.

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:

• Ability to contribute and work well on a team.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering.
• Minimum of 10 years of related Civil Engineering experience.
• Registered as a Professional Engineer (PE) with at least four years of experience supervising technical personnel.
• Proficiency in site layout, grading, utility design, erosion control, regulatory approvals, etc.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD 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:

• 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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