Job Description

Olsson is looking for a motivated Project Engineer - Bridge to join our bridge and roadway team in Colorado Springs. Our bridge group works on a wide range of projects including bridge and retaining walls, dams, storm and traffic structures, inspections, rehabilitations, load ratings, and assisting with construction engineering services. We facilitate designs on transportation projects that include grade separations, interchanges, and stream crossings for public and private clients throughout Colorado. You will be able to collaborate with roadway, traffic, geotechnical, and stormwater engineers on projects that make a positive impact in our community while simultaneously offering you the ability to grow and pick up a wide array of skills.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Performs detailed engineering tasks such as structural analysis, project design, cost estimates, and design calculations utilizing advanced knowledge and experience.
• Prepares project documents and adheres to project scope, schedule, and budget to ensure alignment with project objectives.
• Independently performs complex assignments that require development of new and improved techniques and procedures.
• Works closely with project managers on execution of design work, reports overall progress, and informs project managers of any potential challenges to ensure project goals and objectives are met.
• Assists with project scope of work and schedule or portions of them and may attend client meetings.
• May supervise, coordinate, and review work for less experienced staff members.
• Maintains project and client information in the firm’s project management system.
• May travel and work in all types of terrain and weather conditions at project sites in various stages of construction.

Qualifications

You are passionate about:

• Working collaboratively with others.
• Having ownership in the work you do.
• Using your talents to positively affect communities.

You bring to the team:

• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to contribute and work well on a team.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience.
• Must be a registered professional engineer.
• Proficiency with AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design.
• Experience with bridge analysis and design programs (LARSA, LEAP Bridge Enterprise, Lpile, SPColumn, MDX).
• Experience designing plate girder and prestressed concrete bridges using AASHTO LRFD.
• Ability to make independent decisions on engineering problems and select appropriate structural solutions that are cost effective and constructible.
• Working with multi-discipline team of engineers and technicians.
• Occasional site visits/inspection work.
• Mentoring technical staff.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Additional Information

Olsson is a nationally recognized, employee-owned firm specializing in planning and design, engineering, field services, environmental, and technology. Founded in 1956 on the very mindset that drives us today, we’re here to improve communities by making them more sustainable, better connected, and more efficient. Simply put, we work to leave the world better than we found it.

As an Olsson employee, you’ll receive our traditional benefits package (health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.), plus you’ll:

• Become an owner in the company after your first year through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Engage in work that has a positive impact in communities
• Receive an excellent 401(k) match
• Participate in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles
• Benefit from a bonus system that rewards performance
• Have the possibility for flexible work arrangements

Typical salary range for this position is $100,000 - 132,000, and is commensurate with experience relative to the position.

Olsson is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.

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