Senior Civil Engineer – Federal Engineering and Design
Olsson
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: Arizona • Idaho • United States
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About the role
- 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
- Receive a competitive 401(k) match
- Be empowered to build your career with tailored development paths
- Have the possibility for flexible work arrangements
- Engage in work that has a positive impact on communities
- Participate in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles
- Health care, vision, dental, paid time off
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
civil designgradingdrainageutilitiessite layoutdesign calculationstechnical specificationsquality assurancequality controlproject management
Soft Skills
mentoringcommunicationclient engagementteam coordinationstrategic oversightproblem-solvingtechnical growthproposal developmentclient satisfactionleadership
Certifications
Professional Engineer (PE) license