Project Engineer - Water/Wastewater

About the role

Olsson offers its 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 can respond to a broad set of client demands in a timely and cost-effective manner.

As a Project Water/Wastewater Engineer, you will apply diversified knowledge of engineering principles and practices to a broad variety of assignments and independently make decisions regarding engineering complexities on small projects. You will work closely with other team members and engineers on wastewater collection and treatment projects, 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, and water treatment facilities.

Primary responsibilities

• Perform detailed engineering tasks such as project design, cost estimates, and design calculations.
• Prepare project documents and adhere to project scope, schedule, and budget to ensure alignment with project objectives.
• Independently perform complex assignments that require development of new and improved techniques and procedures.
• Work closely with project managers on execution of design work, report overall progress, and inform project managers of any potential challenges to ensure project goals and objectives are met.
• Attend client meetings.
• May supervise, coordinate, and review work for less experienced staff members.
• Coordinate with other Olsson technical teams, professional staff, and clients.

Additional information

Travel may be needed to job sites for observation in all types of terrain and weather conditions, as well as 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 engineering.
• 6 or more years of industry experience.
• Must be a registered Professional Engineer (PE).

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• Actual compensation will vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, geographic location, skills, education, and internal equity.

Pay and benefits

Colorado Pay Range $117,000—$154,000 USD

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.

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