Experienced Engineer - Water Resources

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 Passionate About Water Resources Engineering?  Join our team at Olsson, a leading engineering firm actively seeking a dedicated Experienced Engineer for Water Resources in our Overland Park, KS office.

Embrace this chance to flourish and make a substantial difference in water resources projects with Olsson. Be part of a team that values your contribution, encourages growth, and is committed to your career development. Join us in making a lasting, positive impact on communities through innovative water resources engineering solutions.

As an Experienced Engineer, you will perform various tasks that immerse you in practical experience and expose you to diverse engineering facets, methods, and programs. You will execute precise technical engineering calculations and develop hydrologic and hydraulic models for floodplain modeling and mapping. Engaging in design and management tasks for stormwater projects, including channel stabilization/restoration, storm drain systems, culverts, and water quality features, will be part of your responsibilities. You will also coordinate with supervisors and project managers to achieve project objectives. Additionally, you will innovate and introduce new ideas to projects, showcasing your creativity and initiative.

We have one current opening and will consider candidates interested in being located out of our Overland Park, KS office location.

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:

• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to contribute and work well with a team.
• Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
• 2 to 4 years of experience.
• Engineer Intern (EI) certificate, preferred.
• Experience with HEC-RAS modeling software.
• Experience with Civil3D software.
• Experience with modeling software is a plus.
• Aspiration to advance and evolve in the field of water resources engineering.

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 in 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.

Olsson is an EEO 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, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.

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