Water and Wastewater Associate Engineer - Industrial Environmental

Company Description

We are Olsson. We engineer and design solutions that improve the world around us. As a company, we promise to always be responsive, transparent, and focused on results - for our people, our clients, and our company.

We’re a people-centric firm, so it’s no surprise our greatest asset is our people. The impact this creates is an environment that encourages our people to grow and be creative with their talents. This approach builds a culture that is uniquely Olsson. It allows us to grow our people as we grow our business. This, in turn, creates a lasting impact on the world around us.

Job Description

Join Olsson's Industrial Environmental team as a Water and Wastewater Associate Engineer and be part of creating innovative solutions that drive positive change in communities. In this role, you’ll contribute to impactful environmental engineering projects, gaining hands-on experience across all stages of project development and execution. This position is ideal for a motivated engineer eager to grow within a collaborative and supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform technical civil engineering tasks, including data collection, analysis, modeling, design computations, cost estimating, and preparation of drawings and technical specifications.
• Conduct field investigations, sampling, and documentation under general supervision, ensuring adherence to project standards and safety protocols.
• Use engineering tools and software such as CAD, spreadsheets, GIS mapping, and other applications to support design and project objectives.
• Serve as an on-site representative for projects, monitoring construction progress and ensuring compliance with specifications.
• Assist in the preparation of technical reports, memos, and summaries to effectively communicate findings to clients and internal teams.
• Collaborate with project managers and multidisciplinary teams to ensure project deliverables are completed on time, within budget, and meet client expectations.

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 with a team.
• Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in civil, mechanical, or environmental engineering from an ABET-accredited institution.
• 1 to 3 years of relevant water and wastewater engineering experience.
• Engineer-In Training (EIT) registration, with eligibility for Professional Engineer (PE) licensure.
• Proficiency with engineering tools, software, and methodologies.

Additional Information

Olsson specializes in engineering and design, client advisory services, planning, field services, and environmental. Improving the world has been our mindset from the very beginning, back when Olsson first opened for business in 1956. And it will be our mindset for years to come.

As an Olsson employee, you will:

• 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

In addition, full-time employees will receive our traditional benefits package (health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.) and the opportunity to participate in a bonus system that rewards performance.

Olsson is an Equal Opportunity 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, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, military status, or other protected status.

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