Senior Civil Engineer- Federal Engineering and Design

Olsson is seeking a Senior Engineer on our Federal Engineering and Design Team. In this role, you'll help shape critical infrastructure projects that support military bases, VA campuses, and other essential government facilities. You'll be part of a high-performing, collaborative team delivering innovative civil engineering solutions that meet rigorous federal standards and exceed client expectations. Acting as lead design engineer, you will spearhead some of the firm's most demanding projects. This position may involve travel to job sites for observation and client meetings.

Responsibilities

Oversee and guide complex civil design efforts for federal projects, including grading, drainage, utilities, and site layout, ensuring technical excellence and regulatory compliance; Serve as technical lead or project manager on high-profile federal assignments, driving scope, schedule, and budget alignment across multidisciplinary teams; Review and approve planning documents, design calculations, and technical specifications, ensuring consistency with federal standards such as UFC, DoD, and VA requirements; Mentor and support junior engineers, fostering technical growth and promoting best practices in design, documentation, and client engagement; Lead quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) processes, providing strategic oversight and resolving complex design challenges; Coordinate with internal teams, clients, and external consultants, ensuring seamless communication and integrated project delivery; Contribute to strategic proposal development, shaping winning responses to federal RFPs and expanding Olsson's federal portfolio; Represent Olsson in client meetings and site visits, offering expert guidance from concept through construction and ensuring client satisfaction

Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering; Professional Engineer (PE) license is required; Minimum 8 years of experience in civil/site design, ideally with federal clients; Proficiency in Civil 3D and other relevant design software; Deep understanding of DoD, VA, and federal design standards and processes; Exceptional communication skills and proven ability to coordinate complex projects

Benefits

Competitive 401(k) match; Tailored development paths; Possibility for flexible work arrangements; Participation in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles; Traditional benefits package for full-time employees (health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.); Opportunity to participate in a bonus system that rewards performance