Company Description

We are Olsson. We engineer and design solutions that improve the world around us. As a company, we promise to always be responsive, transparent, and focused on results – for our people, our clients, and our company.

We’re a people-centric firm, so it’s no surprise our greatest asset is our people. 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. It allows us to grow our people as we grow our business. This, in turn, creates a lasting impact on the world around us.

Job Description

As a Group Leader for Natural Gas Power Generation, you will lead a growing team of professionals focused on the planning, design, and delivery of natural gas–fueled power generation projects. This role is well suited for a people-centered leader who brings strong technical fluency, enjoys mentoring and developing others, and can connect complex technical work to broader client and business objectives.

In this role, you will play a key part in building team capability, supporting successful project execution, and shaping the long-term direction of Olsson’s Natural Gas Power Generation practice. You’ll collaborate closely with market leaders, project managers, and technical staff to deliver high-quality, practical solutions for utility, industrial, and energy clients.

Key responsibilities:

Lead, mentor, and develop a team of project managers, engineers, designers, and technical staff across varying experience levels.
Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and open communication aligned with Olsson’s values and the Power Generation team’s vision.
Provide leadership oversight for natural gas power generation projects, supporting technical quality, consistency, and successful delivery.
Partner with project managers and technical leaders to balance workloads, support resource planning, and monitor utilization.
Guide process improvement efforts to enhance efficiency, quality control, and team performance.
Serve as a client-facing leader, building trusted relationships and supporting business development efforts within the natural gas power generation market.
Help team members understand how their work contributes to broader project goals, client success, and organizational strategy.
Collaborate with leadership to support hiring, onboarding, and long-term talent development for the group.

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:

Minimum of 8 years of related experience in engineering, energy, or a closely related technical field, with at least 4 years in a people leadership or supervisory role.
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical discipline preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.
Experience leading technical professionals in an engineering or energy-focused environment, including hiring, developing, and retaining talent.
Strong understanding of natural gas power generation systems, facilities, or supporting infrastructure across design, execution, or operations.
Experience supporting project delivery, quality, and cross‑discipline collaboration.
Proven ability to grow and scale a technical team or practice while staying engaged in day‑to‑day project and team needs.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with clients and internal stakeholders at all levels.

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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.

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.

Olsson understands the importance of privacy and is committed to protecting job applicants’ personal information. Pursuant to the California Consumer Privacy Act, as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (collectively, the “CCPA”), this notice explains Olsson’s practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information for job applicants residing in California. Please read this Notice carefully to understand our privacy practices.

For more information about the types of information we collect and how we use it in connection with your general access and use of our website, please review our general California Privacy Notice here.

About the company

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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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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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Company Match
Wellness Program
Performance Bonus
Flexible Work Hours
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

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Headcount

6 month growth

1 year growth

2 year growth

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

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

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