Senior Civil Engineer- Federal Engineering and Design

Overview

Lead civil engineer designing federal infrastructure projects for military, VA, etc.

Key Responsibilities

• proposal development
• technical lead
• civil design
• qa/qc
• document review
• coordination

Tasks

-Contribute to strategic proposal development, shaping winning responses to federal RFPs and expanding Olsson’s federal portfolio. -Mentor and support junior engineers, fostering technical growth and promoting best practices in design, documentation, and client engagement. -Serve as technical lead or project manager on high-profile federal assignments, driving scope, schedule, and budget alignment across multidisciplinary teams. -Oversee and guide complex civil design efforts for federal projects, including grading, drainage, utilities, and site layout, ensuring technical excellence and regulatory compliance. -Lead quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) processes, providing strategic oversight and resolving complex design challenges. -Represent Olsson in client meetings and site visits, offering expert guidance from concept through construction and ensuring client satisfaction. -Review and approve planning documents, design calculations, and technical specifications, ensuring consistency with federal standards such as UFC, DoD, and VA requirements. -Participate in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles -Coordinate with internal teams, clients, and external consultants, ensuring seamless communication and integrated project delivery.

Requirements

• pe license
• civil engineering
• civil 3d
• federal standards
• 8 years
• communication

What You Bring

-Professional Engineer (PE) license is required. -Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering. -Deep understanding of DoD, VA, and federal design standards and processes. -Exceptional communication skills and proven ability to coordinate complex projects. -Proficiency in Civil 3D and other relevant design software. -Minimum 8 years of experience in civil/site design, ideally with federal clients. -Thrive in a supportive culture that values professional development and teamwork.

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Benefits

-Become an owner in the company after your first year through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) -Receive an excellent 401(k) match -Enjoy flexible work arrangements, including remote options, to support your work-life balance. -Flexible work arrangements, including remote options. -Benefit from a bonus system that rewards performance -Have the possibility for flexible work arrangements

About Olsson

-Begun with humble roots laying out rural cemetery plats in Lincoln, Nebraska. -Known for engineering and design expertise, tackling major initiatives like the Grandscape mixed-use development and Gateway Arch National Park renovation. -Projects span sectors from water/wastewater and transportation to land development, environmental, geotechnical, and MEP consulting. -Notable for targeted growth through acquisitions, including regional firms in Arkansas and expanding into Louisiana markets. -Headquartered in Lincoln with 30+ offices nationwide, sustaining infrastructure and environmental solutions delivery.

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