Licensed Structural Engineer @ Olsson

Architecture & Civil Engineering (1)

Company Description

We are Olsson, a team-based, purpose-driven engineering and design firm. Our solutions improve communities, and our people make it possible.

Our most meaningful asset is our people, and we are dedicated to providing an environment where they can continue to learn, grow, and thrive. Our entrepreneurial spirit is what has allowed us — and will continue to allow us — to grow. The result? Inspired people, amazing designs, and projects with purpose.

Job Description

Join Olsson’s South Facilities Engineering and Design team and help deliver high‑performing buildings across healthcare, education, data centers, laboratories, commercial, and federal markets. You’ll take on meaningful design ownership, coordinate across disciplines, and see your work through construction—growing your technical depth and leadership while contributing to a diverse set of complex facility projects that make a real impact.

Primary Responsibilities

Own design packages for building structural systems (steel, concrete, masonry, light gage) including gravity and lateral analysis, calculations, and details.
Produce and check drawings and models in Revit/AutoCAD; coordinate diligently with architectural, MEP, and site/civil teams for a fully integrated set.
Apply codes and standards (IBC, ASCE 7, ACI 318, AISC 360) to ensure safe, constructible, and cost‑effective designs.
Support project planning—estimate level of effort, sequence design tasks, and help maintain scope, schedule, and quality commitments.
Participate in QA/QC by performing self‑checks and peer reviews; incorporate redlines and lessons learned to elevate deliverables.
Engage during construction—review submittals/RFIs, conduct site observations, and document field findings that inform design improvements.
Mentor junior engineers and technicians through task guidance, model setup, and standards adoption.
Contribute to proposals (scope notes, resumes, past performance) and occasional client meetings to support team growth

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/structural engineering or related field.
Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
4 or more years of structural design experience on building projects.
Proficiency with Revit/AutoCAD and familiarity with structural analysis tools (e.g., RISA, STAAD, SAP2000/ETABS).
Strong knowledge of applicable codes/standards (IBC, ASCE 7, ACI, AISC).
Excellent communication, organization, and problem‑solving skills; ability to lead tasks and mentor others.

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Additional Information

Olsson is a nationally recognized, employee-owned firm specializing in planning and design, engineering, field services, environmental, and technology. Founded in 1956 on the very mindset that drives us today, we’re 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.

As an Olsson employee, you’ll receive our traditional benefits package (health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.), plus you’ll:

Engage in work that has a positive impact on communities
Receive an excellent 401(k) match
Participate in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles
Benefit from a bonus system that rewards performance
Have the possibility for flexible work arrangements

Please note: The benefits listed above apply to full-time employees. If you're applying for an internship, you can learn more about internship-specific offerings and experiences at Olsson by visiting https://www.olsson.com/internships.

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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