Power System Studies Project Manager - Data Center
About the job
- An associate degree with equivalent experience is required in lieu of the strongly preferred bachelor's degree in electrical engineering.
- At least 4 years of experience within the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction industry with increasing project responsibilities.
- At least 2 years of project management, project coordination, or related leadership experience, which may be concurrent with overall project experience.
- Familiarity with electrical engineering and design terminology.
- Understanding of project schedules, contracts, project financials, documentation, and multidisciplinary coordination.
- Ability to build effective relationships, create accountability, and coordinate information across clients, contractors, and technical teams.
- Commitment to exceptional client service, quality, and safety.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for Short Circuit, Coordination, and Arc Flash coordination among the client, general contractor, electrical contractor, and Olsson engineering team.
- Lead the Short Circuit, Coordination, and Arc Flash process from project kickoff through final reports and labels, aligning work with construction milestones and project priorities.
- Develop and maintain a detailed Short Circuit, Coordination, and Arc Flash schedule, adjusting it as project information, equipment data, and construction activities evolve.
- Coordinate the flow of Short Circuit, Coordination, and Arc Flash information and deliverables, including requests for information, submittals, equipment data, settings, labels, study revisions, and final reports.
- Track required inputs and follow up with project partners to address missing information, field discrepancies, late design changes, and other items that may affect progress.
- Plan, lead, and document Short Circuit, Coordination, and Arc Flash coordination meetings while maintaining clear action items, responsibilities, and follow-up.
- Partner with technical teams to support quality, consistency, and alignment between Short Circuit, Coordination, and Arc Flash deliverables and approved construction documents.
- Identify schedule, coordination, and project delivery risks early and work with stakeholders to develop practical solutions.
- Support project management activities, including deliverable tracking, document control, invoicing coordination, project reporting, and adherence to Olsson's quality processes.
- Experience supporting short circuit, coordination, arc flash, power studies, or construction-phase electrical work.
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)