Senior Transportation Engineer - Roadway

Olsson; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Wellness program

Performance-based bonus system

Job summary

Olsson is seeking a Senior Engineer in St. Louis to lead complex transportation design projects. In this role, you will provide high-level technical design and ensure project quality, overseeing scope, schedule, and budget. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, 8+ years of relevant experience, and is a registered Professional Engineer. Benefits include tailored career development and a comprehensive traditional benefits package.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in highway or municipal design.
• Project management experience including scope, schedule, and budget control.
• Connectivity with local municipalities in the St. Louis area strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides high-level project design and review of project documents.
• Serves as a technical specialist, applying advanced engineering concepts.
• Performs QA/QC to ensure delivery of completed designs meets quality standards.
• Conducts research in areas of considerable scope and complexity.
• Advises and directs staff on design approaches.
• Works collaboratively to promote efficiencies.
• Contributes to the development of standards for engineering activities.
• Supervises and mentors less experienced staff.

Skills

Team Collaboration

Project Management

Technical Design

MicroStation

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

Registered Professional Engineer (PE)

Job description

St. Louis, MO

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.

Role Overview

Join Olsson’s dynamic and expanding Roadway team as a Senior Engineer and have a pivotal impact in shaping the success of our growth in the St. Louis area! As we embark on the incredible opportunity to expand our footprint, we are seeking an experienced engineer to elevate our team to new heights. Olsson provides multidisciplinary design services for transportation‑related projects including urban and rural highways, interchanges, and municipal roadways.

In this influential role, you will spread technical excellence, serving as the lead engineer and trusted advisor on intricate projects. Your responsibilities will extend to providing high‑level technical design, overseeing quality assurance/control, and managing projects with a keen eye on scope, schedule, and budget. You will not only review contracts and champion efficiency in producing top‑notch work but will also curate technical resources, fostering an environment of continuous improvement. There will also be opportunity to provide guidance to less experienced staff, contribute to team building, and engage in client relations.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provides high‑level project design and review of project documents and design quality for complex projects.
• Serves as a technical specialist, applying advanced engineering concepts and developing approaches to solve for complexities.
• Performs QA/QC and ensures delivery of completed designs meets quality standards and project objectives.
• Conducts research in areas of considerable scope and complexity.
• Advises and directs staff on design approaches to fulfill project requirements.
• Works collaboratively to promote efficiencies and produce high quality work.
• Contributes to the development of standards and/or guidelines for engineering activities within the team.
• Supervises, mentors, and reviews technical assignments of less experienced staff.

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.
• Project management experience including scope, schedule, and budget control.
• 8+ years of experience in highway or municipal design.
• Must be a registered Professional Engineer (PE).
• Experience with MicroStation and/or AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Connectivity with local municipalities in the St. Louis area strongly preferred.

Benefits and Additional Information

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, and participate in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles. Full‑time employees will also 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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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