Principal Engineer - Site Design
About the job
- Strong communication skills.
- Ability to contribute and work well on a team.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering.
- Eight or more years of related Civil Engineering experience.
- Must be a registered professional and have at least four years of experience supervising technical personnel.
- Proficiency in site layout, grading, utility design, erosion control, and regulatory approvals.
- Working knowledge of Civil 3D.
- Proven track record in meeting and exceeding client expectations through technical design work.
- Excellent client service orientation.
- Solid interpersonal and decision-making skills and the ability to generate innovative and effective solutions to complex problems.
- Lead large-scale project design by serving as a technical lead for complex assignments and managing the design from initial design to project completion.
- Execute high-level analysis and review of project documents, ensuring compliance with applicable standards, codes, and regulations.
- Oversee and regularly monitor engineering processes and resources to maximize productivity and efficiency.
- Develop and implement standards and guidelines for diverse engineering activities to ensure high-quality results.
- Elevate the level of technical expertise within the team through technical design training and mentoring.
- Support project management objectives by providing leadership and direction regarding the organization and effective use of technical resources for key projects.
- Collaborate with project managers to ensure technical aspects of projects are completed on time, within budget, and meet established objectives.
- Demonstrate creativity, decision-making, and responsibility for design tasks within a specific discipline.
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)