Water and Sewer Modeling Senior Engineer

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.

Olsson offers clients a full spectrum of water and wastewater services, including a complete line of planning, design, permitting, and construction phase services. Maintaining water quality is Olsson’s number one concern, and we are able to respond to a broad set of client demands in a timely and cost-effective manner. The Olsson Water/Wastewater team is looking for an experienced water and/or sewer modeling engineer to perform hydraulic modeling and master planning to meet the client’s needs from conception to completion.

As a modeling engineer, you will perform process design calculations, create population and demand projections, assist with report writing, and attend meetings with the client. Other responsibilities will include providing project design utilizing CAD/modeling software, performing technical analysis, preparing construction documents, providing construction services, performing research, and writing technical reports. You will work closely with other team members and engineers on wastewater collection and treatment projects, along with water supply, storage, treatment, and distribution.

Typical tasks you will work on include:

• Sanitary sewer piping
• Wastewater pump stations
• Wastewater treatment facilities
• Water piping
• Water supply wells
• Water storage tanks
• Water treatment facilities

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.
• Advise 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 and reviews technical assignments of less experienced staff.
• Assists with mentoring and development of junior staff.
• Helps to build and maintain strong client relationships, ensuring our projects meet and exceed client expectations.

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 on a team.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, planning, or a related field.
• Understanding of water and wastewater master planning process.
• Solid understanding of open channel and closed pipe hydraulics.
• Experience with ArcGIS Pro mapping software.
• 10+ years of experience with water and sewer modeling software such as InfoWorks ICM, SewerGEMS, WaterGEMS, InfoWater Pro, and/or WaterCAD.

As an Olsson employee, you will:

• Receive a competitive 401(k) match
• 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
• Participate in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles

In addition, full-time employees will 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. Olsson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran, and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions.