Licensed Transportation Engineer - Roadway
Olsson
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Omaha, NE · Posted February 10, 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 transportation projects spanning DOT and municipal roadway systems, including urban and rural highways, interchanges, and local streets. As a Licensed Roadway Engineer, you will play a key role in the planning, design, and delivery of roadway projects, with a strong emphasis on enclosed storm sewer drainage design . Responsibilities include preparing roadway and drainage plans and specifications, performing and reviewing design and hydraulic calculations, developing cost estimates, and supporting project management efforts. You will collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams, agency partners, and clients, contribute to technical decision‑making, and help mentor junior staff. The role also includes participation in client meetings and occasional field observations, offering involvement throughout the full project lifecycle.
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 from an ABET‑accredited program.
6–10 years of progressive experience in transportation engineering, including DOT and/or municipal roadway projects.
Demonstrated experience in enclosed storm sewer drainage design, including hydraulic analysis, plan development, and coordination with roadway design.
Proficiency with roadway and drainage design software such as Bentley MicroStation / OpenRoads Designer and/or AutoCAD Civil 3D.
Registered Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of Nebraska, or ability to obtain reciprocity within a reasonable timeframe.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with clients, agency partners, and multidisciplinary teams.
Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team, contributing to project delivery, technical problem‑solving, and mentoring of junior staff.
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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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