Technical Expert - Airports

Olsson Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering and design firm is seeking a Technical Expert for its Airports team. This role requires extensive experience in civil engineering, focusing on airport projects, mentoring staff, and providing specialized services to clients. Strong leadership, communication, and presentation skills are essential. The ideal candidate will possess a bachelor's degree in engineering and a minimum of 12 years in the field. The position offers benefits, including ownership after the first year and a positive impact on communities.

Benefits

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

401(k) match

Wellness program

Bonus system for performance

Flexible work arrangements

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 years’ experience in civil engineering with a focus on airports.
• Familiar with Olsson's services, clientele, and Quality Management Program.
• Strong understanding of engineering business consulting.

Responsibilities

• Act as subject matter expert and advisor within the firm.
• Provide internal consultation and specialized services to clients.
• Maintain company profile by participating in key projects.

Skills

Collaboration

Ownership

Community impact

Communication skills

Leadership

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related area

Job description

Overview

Locations: Fayetteville, AR; North Kansas City, MO; Oklahoma City, OK; Overland Park, KS; Tulsa, OK

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.

Job Description

The Airports team provides services for a variety of airport projects including paving, grading, buildings, airport lighting, and fuel systems. As a Technical Expert on the Airports team, you will be responsible for elevating the level of technical expertise and project management capabilities within the firm. You will provide company-wide direction, internal consultation, and specialized services to clients. You may also travel, work with the sales team to market firm services, and serve as contact for key clients.

Qualifications

You are passionate about:

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

Primary Responsibilities:

• Serves as a subject matter expert for the firm, acting as an advisor internally and externally and elevating the level of technical capabilities through mentoring of staff.
• Provides firmwide direction, internal consultation, and services to clients in a specialized service or discipline integral to the firm.
• Maintains company profile by participating in key projects.
• Maintains a reputation as a technical expert outside of the firm; writes papers, gives technical presentations, and/or regularly represents the firm in professional and technical societies.
• Collaborates internally to develop and implement strategies and best practices that align with discipline trends and standards.
• Provides direction in putting together technical resources for key projects, using resources effectively.
• Promotes efficiencies in producing quality work and ensures quality control standards are maintained.
• Researches and analyzes discipline-related data, trends, and emerging technologies to provide insights and recommendations internally and externally.
• Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of industry-related initiatives within the discipline and makes recommendations for improvements or modifications as needed.
• Builds and maintains relationships with key stakeholders and industry partners to stay informed of developments and to identify opportunities for collaboration.
• May represent the firm on governing bodies of professional organizations to elevate the profession and the firm’s brand.
• May serve as a discipline quality leader to support discipline efforts to implement, educate, and continuously improve Olsson’s Quality Management Program.

Experience, Education and Certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, sciences, construction, planning, landscape architecture or a related area preferred. In lieu of a bachelor’s degree, an associate degree with equivalent experience is required.
• A minimum of 12 years’ experience in a civil engineering discipline with a focus on airports.
• Is thoroughly familiar with the firm’s services, clientele, goals, policies, and procedures aligned with the firm’s tenets, values, and vision.
• Is thoroughly familiar with Olsson’s Quality Management Program.
• Has a strong understanding of engineering business consulting.
• Possesses highly specialized technical knowledge related to a particular service or discipline.
• Has a proven track record in meeting and exceeding client expectations through innovative technical services.
• Has excellent communication, leadership, and presentation skills.

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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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