Senior Civil Engineer - Site Design

The Senior Civil Engineer - Site Design at Olsson is responsible for leading complex projects and providing high-level technical engineering design. Key duties include executing QA/QC plans, mentoring team members, reviewing contracts, and ensuring the quality of work produced. The engineer may also supervise technical staff and lead efforts to compile technical resources for projects.

To apply for the Senior Civil Engineer - Site Design position at Olsson, you should hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering and possess at least 8 years of related experience. Additionally, candidates must be registered professionals with a minimum of four years of supervisory experience, proficient in areas such as site layout and grading, erosion control, and have working knowledge of Civil 3D.

As a Senior Civil Engineer - Site Design at Olsson, you'll work on a diverse range of projects, including mixed-use, commercial, and residential land developments, as well as schools, industrial facilities, and sports complexes. Your role will involve applying your technical expertise to ensure these projects meet the community's needs and comply with regulatory standards.

Olsson promotes work-life balance by offering flexible work options, including remote and hybrid schedules. This allows Senior Civil Engineers in the Site Design group to tailor their work environments to meet personal needs while maintaining high productivity in their roles.

In a Senior Civil Engineer - Site Design, Olsson values strong communication skills, collaboration, ownership of work, and a passion for making a positive impact in communities. Candidates should also demonstrate proficiency in technical engineering practices and the ability to mentor and empower team members.

When answering this question, provide specific examples of site development projects you’ve worked on, detailing your role and the outcomes. Be sure to highlight your technical skills, your ability to lead teams, and how you handled challenges throughout the project's lifecycle.

Discuss the QA/QC practices you implement, such as regular design reviews, adherence to industry standards, and mentoring team members on best practices. Highlight any tools or software you utilize to maintain quality in designs.

Explain your methods for prioritizing based on project deadlines, complexity, and team resource availability. Share any tools or techniques you use for project management that help you stay organized and focused.

Use the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) to structure your response. Be specific about the challenge, your role in addressing it, and the positive outcome that resulted from your actions.

Share specific instances where you have mentored junior engineers, the approaches you took to help them grow, and the impact it had on their development as engineers. Highlight the importance of mentorship in fostering a collaborative work environment.

Discuss the resources you use to stay informed, such as industry publications, webinars, conferences, and professional networks. Emphasize your commitment to continuous learning as a means of maintaining your expertise.

Mention specific software you are proficient in, such as Civil 3D or other relevant tools, and explain how you use them in your design process. Discuss any training or certifications you have pursued to deepen your skills with these tools.

Describe a scenario that illustrates your conflict resolution skills. Highlight your approach to communication and collaboration in order to reach a resolution and maintain a positive team dynamic.

Share your personal passion for civil engineering and the aspects of site design that excite you, such as creating sustainable communities or driving innovation in development projects. Connect your motivations to your career goals within Olsson.

Provide a specific example where you've identified areas for improved design efficiency and the methods you implemented to achieve this. Discuss how these improvements benefited the project and enhanced team performance.