Licensed Civil Engineer (Site Design)
Olsson
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Des Moines, IA · Posted October 8, 2026
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About the job
Company Description
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.
Job Description
Olsson provides multidisciplinary design services for mixed-use, commercial, and residential land development projects, along with municipal, industrial, sports, schools, and other site development types.
As a Licensed Civil Engineer, you will independently perform engineering and project management duties on land development projects and meet client needs from conception to completion. You will also process design calculations, assist with developing project scopes and schedules, and travel to job sites for observation.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
Performs various engineering duties related to evaluating, designing, and constructing plans for small to large-sized projects.
Assists with preparation of project documents and is knowledgeable of project scope, schedule, and budget.
Performs process design calculations and analyzes reports to prepare cost estimates and determine feasibility of projects.
Applies knowledge and experience with standard techniques, methods, and procedures to assist with coordination of project design aspects.
Communicates project development and progress with project managers and/or clients.
Enters and maintains project information and client records in the firm’s project management system.
Evaluates and proposes adaptations to standard methods and procedures for components of assignments.
May supervise and provide technical guidance to less experienced staff.
May travel and work in all types of terrain and weather conditions at project sites in various stages of construction.
Qualifications
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 civil engineering
Minimum of 4 years of related civil engineering experience
Proficient in Civil 3D software
Must be a registered professional engineer (PE)
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Additional Information
Olsson specializes in engineering and design, client advisory services, planning, field services, and environmental. Improving the world has been our mindset from the very beginning, back when Olsson first opened for business in 1956. And it will be our mindset for years to come.
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. 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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