Licensed 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.

Olsson offers its clients a full spectrum of water services, including a complete line of planning, design, permitting, and construction phase services. 

As a Licensed Engineer on our Water Resources team, you will independently execute standard engineering techniques and procedures, while exercising judgment to make minor adaptations and modifications. You will be provided guidance on assignment objectives and complex features, and there will be work involving standard plans.

This role is pivotal in generating innovative ideas and creating designs that deliver purposeful, high-quality solutions to meet our client's engineering and design needs effectively.

Key responsibilities a Licensed Engineer can expect in this role include:

• Project Management: Oversee small to medium projects, including developing scope and schedules
• Technical Leadership: Lead hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, master planning, and the design of stormwater projects such as channel stabilization/restoration, storm drainage and flood control systems, culverts, impoundments and discharge structures, and water quality improvement features
• Design and Estimation: Preform design calculations and prepare probable cost estimates
• Reporting: Write comprehensive project reports
• Construction Oversight: Review submittals and perform construction observation as well as construction administration at various job sites
• Mentorship: Mentor and guide technical staff

Join a team that engages in meaningful work, by contributing positively to communities through innovative water resources engineering solutions!

A Licensed Engineer on the Water Resources team can expect occasional travel to job sites for observation and to attend client meetings.

We have one current opening and will consider candidates interested in being located out of our Little Rock, AR office.

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
• Registered professional engineer status
• Proficient knowledge of federal, state, and local design requirements and safety laws
• Experience with AutoCAD and Civil 3D
• Experience with hydrologic and hydraulic modeling (SWMM, HEC-RAS, etc.)

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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