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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

Our transportation team delivers innovative solutions for highways, interchanges, arterial roadways, and municipal street systems that improve mobility, safety, and long-term community development.

As a Licensed Engineer (PE) on our Roadway team, you will play a key role in the planning, design, and delivery of roadway projects of varying size and complexity. You will contribute technical expertise while also supporting project management activities and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Key responsibilities:

Lead and support the planning and design of roadway projects, including urban and rural highways, interchanges, and municipal roadways.

Prepare and review engineering plans, specifications, and construction documents in accordance with client and regulatory standards (e.g., DOT guidelines).

Perform and oversee design calculations, including horizontal and vertical alignments, drainage considerations, and roadway geometrics.

Develop cost estimates and assist with project budgeting, scheduling, and resource coordination.

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (traffic, bridge, drainage, survey, and environmental) to deliver cohesive project solutions.

Communicate with clients, stakeholders, and project teams throughout the project lifecycle, including participation in meetings and presentations.

Support or lead project management efforts, including tracking progress, managing deliverables, and ensuring quality and timeliness.

Conduct site visits and field observations to support design development and construction activities.

This role offers the opportunity to work on impactful transportation projects while growing your technical and leadership capabilities within a collaborative and supportive team environment.

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:

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, with an emphasis in transportation preferred

A minimum of 4+ years of related engineering experience

Experience with MicroStation OpenRoads Designer or AutoCAD Civil 3D

Registered Professional Engineer (PE) in the state of Arkansas, or the ability to obtain within six months

Knowledge of municipal and DOT standards and procedures

Strong communication skills

Ability to contribute and work well on a team

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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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