Full-Time

Structural Project Engineer

Industrial

Olsson

Olsson

1,001-5,000 employees

Engineering firm delivering community-focused designs.

Compensation Overview

$116k - $135k/yr

+ 401(k) match + Bonus

Remote in USA + 8 more

More locations: Des Moines, IA, USA | North Kansas City, MO, USA | Lincoln, NE, USA | Dallas, TX, USA | St. Louis, MO, USA | Omaha, NE, USA | Denver, CO, USA | Overland Park, KS, USA

In Person

Travel to project sites is required as needed.

Category
Architecture & Civil Engineering (1)
Required Skills
AutoCAD
Excel/Numbers/Sheets

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Requirements
  • Must be a registered professional engineer (PE) with at least six years of experience.
  • Experience developing detailed 3D models and construction documentation in Autodesk Revit.
  • Familiarity with Navisworks, AutoCAD, RISA 3D, EnerCalc, Microsoft Excel, and Hilti/Dewalt design tools.
Responsibilities
  • Design industrial facility modifications and new structures by developing calculations, quantity estimates, and construction documents for concrete, steel, and masonry systems.
  • Evaluate existing facilities and structures through assessments, inspections, and repair design to support safe, reliable operations.
  • Partner with owners, plant personnel, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams to develop practical solutions aligned with operational and project goals.
  • Lead project execution by managing deliverables, schedule, budgets, and technical quality from concept through construction.
  • Solve complex engineering challenges by applying advanced analysis, innovative approaches, and continuous improvement of design practices.
  • Supervise, lead, mentor, and support senior and junior staff by applying advanced techniques and modern technology.
  • Maintain project documentation and client records to support communication, project tracking, and quality management.
  • Travel to project sites as needed to verify existing conditions, support design development, and evaluate completed installations.
Desired Qualifications
  • Structural Engineering (SE) license is preferred but not required.

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.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Lincoln, Nebraska

Founded

1956

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What believers are saying

  • Morgan Stanley Capital Partners announced majority investment on January 13, 2026, funding expansion.
  • Sarah Foster became president on July 8, 2026, sharpening execution and growth accountability.
  • Olsson acquired FTN Associates in 2025 and grew headcount to 2,603 by March 2026.

What critics are saying

  • Morgan Stanley Capital Partners controls Olsson after January 13, 2026, ending employee control.
  • FTN integration from 2025 can distract managers and trigger client turnover through 2026.
  • Sarah Foster must deliver growth fast; underperformance risks PE-driven restructuring and senior departures.

What makes Olsson unique

  • Olsson has 2,000-plus employees across 35 U.S. offices, spanning infrastructure end markets.
  • Founded in 1956, Olsson combines employee ownership with engineering, design, and consulting depth.
  • Olsson’s water, transportation, power, industrial, and federal practices create cross-sell resilience.

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Benefits

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

Headcount

6 month growth

7%

1 year growth

7%

2 year growth

7%
Morgan Stanley
Jan 14th, 2026
Morgan Stanley Capital Partners Makes Majority Investment in Olsson, Inc. | Morgan Stanley

Investment funds managed by Morgan Stanley Capital Partners (MSCP) today announced a majority investment in Olsson, Inc. (Olsson).

PE Hub
Jan 13th, 2026
Morgan Stanley Capital Partners acquires majority stake in 2,000-employee engineering firm 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.

Intelligence360 News
Oct 6th, 2023
Olsson To Expand Into New Space In Irvine California.

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

Omaha World-Herald
Jan 31st, 2023
OLSSON

Olsson closes deal to acquire Nielsen-Baumert Engineering, Inc.