Full-Time

Group Leader

Vertical Telecom

Olsson

Olsson

1,001-5,000 employees

Engineering firm delivering community-focused designs.

No salary listed

Kansas, USA + 10 more

More locations: Texas, USA | Lincoln, NE, USA | Dallas, TX, USA | San Antonio, TX, USA | Kansas City, MO, USA | Nebraska, USA | Omaha, NE, USA | Fort Worth, TX, USA | Oklahoma City, OK, USA | Oklahoma, USA

Remote

Remote options available from select states; on-site offices listed above.

Bachelor's, Associate's

Category
Electrical Engineering (1)
Required Skills
CAD

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Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, sciences, construction, planning, landscape architecture, or a related field preferred; An associate degree with equivalent experience will also be considered.
  • Minimum of 8 years of experience in telecom, low-voltage systems, or a related discipline.
  • At least 4 years of experience supervising technical personnel, with a proven track record of mentorship and team leadership.
  • Strong understanding of telecom design practices, building codes, and project delivery methods.
  • Proficiency in CAD/BIM software and telecom design tools.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage client relationships and contribute to business development.
Responsibilities
  • Lead the Charge: Drive daily operations of the Vertical Telecom group, setting performance goals that align with team and firmwide objectives
  • Grow the Team: Contribute to the vision and strategy of growing the team. Supervise a dynamic and expanding group across multiple offices and states, fostering collaboration and technical growth.
  • Deliver Excellence: Oversee project delivery from kickoff to closeout—ensuring schedules, budgets, and technical execution meet our high standards.
  • Be the Client’s Go-To: Build and nurture client relationships through proactive communication, strategic insight, and exceptional service.
  • Shape the Future: Support the strategic growth of the telecom practice through business development, client strategy, and proposal leadership.
  • Mentor and Inspire: Provide coaching, feedback, and professional development to team members, helping them thrive in their careers.
  • Balance the Load: Monitor team performance, utilization, and staffing needs to keep projects moving and people supported.
Desired Qualifications
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license or Registered Communications Distribution Designer certification preferred.

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.