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Olsson is an engineering firm that designs and delivers infrastructure and environmental projects to improve communities. It provides civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and environmental engineering services across planning, design, permitting, and construction support, guiding projects from concept through construction. The work combines site assessments, calculations, modeling, and field implementation to create practical, buildable solutions for transportation, water, energy, and habitat projects. Olsson differentiates itself through its integrated, multi-discipline approach and close collaboration with clients, offering end-to-end services and a hands-on project delivery model that emphasizes constructibility and real-world outcomes. The company’s goal is to help communities function better by delivering safe, reliable, and cost-effective infrastructure and environmental improvements.
About Olsson
Industries
Consulting
Industrial & Manufacturing
Energy
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Lincoln, Nebraska
Founded
1956
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- January 2026 majority investment gives growth capital and Morgan Stanley platform access.
- March 2026 Process Group acquisition expands energy, renewables, and food-and-beverage process work.
- 35-office footprint positions Olsson to cross-sell from Lincoln into dense metro markets.
What critics are saying
- A bad MSCP exit within 24 months can trigger talent flight and client defections.
- Integrating The Process Group risks losing clients and key engineers after the March 2026 deal.
- AECOM, WSP, and Stantec outscale Olsson, squeezing bids on federal and transportation projects.
What makes Olsson unique
- MSCP-backed employee-owned firm with 35 U.S. offices and 2,000 staff.
- Olsson spans infrastructure, water, power, industrial, federal, and technology clients.
- The Process Group acquisition added chemical engineering and process design in March 2026.
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Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Company Match
Wellness Program
Performance Bonus
Flexible Work Hours
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Growth & Insights and Company News
6 month growth
↑ 8%1 year growth
↑ 8%2 year growth
↑ 8%Investment funds managed by Morgan Stanley Capital Partners (MSCP) today announced a majority investment in Olsson, Inc. (Olsson).
Morgan Stanley Capital Partners has acquired a majority stake in Olsson, a Lincoln, Nebraska-based engineering and design firm, according to PE Hub. Founded in 1956, Olsson employs over 2,000 people and provides infrastructure engineering design and consulting services to public and private clients. The company serves markets including technology, transportation, water infrastructure, power, industrial and federal sectors. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Olsson to expand into new space in Irvine California. Olsson to expand into new space in Irvine California.Irvine, California — According to state and local development sources, Olsson plans to build out new space in Irvine. The company plans to occupy the new space at 250 Commerce # 220 in Irvine, on or about May 1, 2024. According to the company website We are Olsson, a nationally recognized, employee-owned engineering and design firm with a rich history of success. Founded in 1956 on the very mindset that drives us today, were here to improve communities by making them more sustainable, better connected, and more efficient. Simply put, we work to leave the world better than we found it
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About Olsson
Industries
Consulting
Industrial & Manufacturing
Energy
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Lincoln, Nebraska
Founded
1956
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