Olsson
Project Engineer - Bridge
Des Moines, IA · Full-time
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About the role
- Our Bridge group works on a wide range of projects including bridge and retaining walls, dams, storm and traffic structures, inspections, rehabilitations, load ratings, and assisting with construction engineering services.
- There are opportunities to provide guidance to less experienced staff, contribute to team development, and grow into technical leadership responsibilities over time.
Responsibilities
- We engineer and design solutions that improve the world around us.
- 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.
- This, in turn, creates a lasting impact on the world around us.
- As a Bridge Engineer, you will contribute to the successful delivery of transportation structure projects by applying sound engineering principles, supporting design efforts, and collaborating across multidisciplinary teams.
- Depending on your level of experience, you may take on increasing responsibility in technical design, project coordination, and client engagement.
- In this role, you will work closely with project managers and team members to develop high-quality design solutions, support project execution, and help ensure work is completed within scope, schedule, and budget.
- This position plays an important role in expanding our bridge engineering presence in the Des Moines market, offering the opportunity to help build and grow a strong local team while supporting impactful infrastructure projects across Iowa.
- Olsson specializes in engineering and design, client advisory services, planning, field services, and environmental.
Requirements
- You are passionate about:
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
- Minimum of 6 or more years of relevant engineering experience (level commensurate with experience).
- Professional Engineer (PE) license required or ability to obtain within a reasonable timeframe.
- Experience with AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design.
- Working collaboratively with others.
- Having ownership in the work you do.
- Using your talents to positively affect communities.
- You bring to the team:
- Familiarity with bridge analysis and design programs (LARSA, LEAP Bridge, Lpile, SPColumn, or similar).
- Familiarity with MicroStation or similar design software.
- 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.
Nice to have
- Experience with DOT bridge projects preferred.
Benefits
- 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.
Company info
- 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
Equal opportunity
- Olsson is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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