Licensed Engineer - Water Resources

As a Licensed Engineer - Water Resources at Olsson, your main responsibilities will include project management, technical leadership in hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, overseeing stormwater project designs, writing detailed project reports, and providing construction oversight. You'll be managing projects from scope development to construction administration, ensuring high-quality engineering outcomes that positively impact the community.

To be considered for the Licensed Engineer - Water Resources position at Olsson, you must hold a Bachelor’s degree in engineering and be a registered professional engineer. Additionally, experience with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and hydrologic/hydraulic modeling tools like SWMM or HEC-RAS is essential. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are also crucial for collaboration within teams.

As a Licensed Engineer - Water Resources at Olsson, you will play a vital role in mentoring junior technical staff. This includes guiding them through projects, sharing your expertise in engineering techniques, and nurturing their professional growth within a supportive team environment. Your mentorship will be instrumental in shaping future engineering talent.

Yes, the Licensed Engineer - Water Resources position at Olsson may require occasional travel to job sites for project observation and client meetings. This travel will provide you with valuable hands-on experience and insights into the practical aspects of your engineering work.

Olsson provides a comprehensive benefits package for its Licensed Engineers, which includes health care, vision and dental plans, paid time off, and a robust 401(k) match. Unique to Olsson is the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) that allows employees to become company owners after their first year, along with wellness programs, performance bonuses, and flexible work arrangements.

When answering this question, be specific about the modeling tools you've used, such as SWMM or HEC-RAS, and provide examples of projects you've worked on utilizing these models. Discuss any challenges you faced and how you overcame them, demonstrating your problem-solving skills.

Share a specific project where you were responsible for managing schedules and deliverables. Discuss how you coordinated team efforts, communicated with stakeholders, and handled any project challenges, highlighting your leadership and organizational skills.

To answer this question, explain your philosophy on mentoring, such as providing constructive feedback, fostering an open communication environment, and sharing knowledge from your experiences. Give examples of how you've actively guided juniors in previous roles.

Discuss how you stay up-to-date with federal, state, and local regulations, and explain your process for incorporating this knowledge into your project designs. Share examples where ensuring compliance was critical to a project's success.

Focus on the methods you've found effective for maintaining clear and open communication, such as regular meetings, collaborative tools, or feedback processes. Provide an example of how effective communication contributed to a successful project outcome.

Choose a specific challenge from your past experience that highlights your technical skills and problem-solving abilities. Explain the steps you took to analyze the situation and what innovative solutions you implemented to resolve the issue.

Be specific about the projects you used AutoCAD and Civil 3D for, detailing your level of proficiency and any particular features or functions you're skilled in. Discuss how these tools have enhanced your design processes.

Discuss your methodology for stormwater design, including your considerations for hydrology, local regulations, and environmental impacts. Share an example that illustrates your approach and the successful outcomes of your designs.

Highlight your ability to prepare comprehensive project reports, emphasizing clarity, detail, and compliance with industry standards. Provide examples of reports you've produced and how they facilitated project progress or stakeholder understanding.

Share your personal passion for water resources and improvement of communities. Discuss what inspires you about this field and how it aligns with your career goals and values, providing a heartfelt example.