Senior Engineer - Water Resources

As a Senior Engineer - Water Resources at Olsson, your primary responsibilities include overseeing project design and quality review, advising team members on complex engineering projects, contributing to the development of engineering standards, and conducting research on advanced water resources topics. You will also have the chance to supervise less experienced engineers and communicate directly with clients, ensuring that the solutions we create are both effective and innovative.

To qualify for the Senior Engineer - Water Resources position at Olsson, you should possess a professional engineering license (PE), a bachelor's degree in civil or environmental engineering, along with at least eight years of engineering experience. It’s essential to have experience in stormwater management, hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, and project management experience as well. Additionally, strong communication and problem-solving skills are highly valued.

A Senior Engineer - Water Resources at Olsson will work on diverse projects that may include stormwater design, stream restoration, master planning, and other complex engineering tasks that require a high level of expertise. Your role will directly impact community development through innovative and sustainable water resource management strategies.

Yes, the Senior Engineer - Water Resources role at Olsson may require occasional travel to various job sites for observation and client meetings. This travel allows you to see your projects in action and maintain important relationships with clients, ensuring our engineering solutions are tailored to their needs.

Olsson offers a comprehensive benefits package for the Senior Engineer - Water Resources position that includes health care, vision and dental insurance, paid time off, a strong 401(k) match, and participation in a wellness program. Additionally, after your first year, you will become an owner in the company through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), creating a direct link between employee performance and company success.

When answering this question, focus on specific projects where you applied hydrologic and hydraulic modeling techniques. Discuss the tools and methodologies you used, the outcomes of your modeling efforts, and how they contributed to project success. Highlight your problem-solving skills involved in overcoming challenges during the modeling process.

To effectively prioritize tasks as a Senior Engineer, discuss your organization strategies, such as using project management tools or techniques like the Eisenhower Box. Explain how you assess project deadlines, client needs, and team resources to make informed decisions about prioritizing your work.

Choose a project that highlights your leadership capabilities. Discuss your specific role and responsibilities, any obstacles you encountered, and how you navigated them. Detail the outcomes, emphasizing how your decisions and management helped achieve the project’s goals and improved community impact.

Describe your approach to quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) in engineering designs. Mention the guidelines and standards you incorporate, as well as the importance of peer reviews, feedback processes, and continuous improvement strategies to maintain high standards in your work.

Explain the importance of communication and collaboration in resolving disagreements. Discuss your approach to listening to others' viewpoints while presenting your own clearly. Emphasize your problem-solving skills and how you aim for consensus, steering discussions towards constructive outcomes.

Share your background in stormwater management, detailing specific projects where you designed or implemented stormwater solutions. Discuss the challenges faced and how you measured the effectiveness of your solutions in real-world applications.

Clarify the significance of research in your engineering workflow. Discuss how you leverage research to inform project designs, stay updated on industry trends, and address complex problems with data-driven solutions, thus enhancing the quality and effectiveness of your work.

Discuss your mentoring philosophy, emphasizing the importance of guiding junior engineers through hands-on learning. Share specific strategies such as conducting regular check-ins, providing constructive feedback, and encouraging open lines of communication to foster their professional development.

Talk about your familiarity with relevant environmental regulations and codes. Describe how you incorporate compliance checks in your design process to ensure that projects meet all necessary standards and contribute positively to environmental sustainability.

Reflect on Olsson's commitment to community improvement and employee development, and express how those values align with your professional goals. Discuss the kind of projects Olsson works on that excite you, highlighting how you believe your skills and experience will contribute significantly to the company’s mission.