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Civil Engineer - Industrial Environmental opportunity with Olsson in Des Moines, IA, focused on environmental work.
Responsibilities
- Prepares planning and design documents in appropriate engineering discipline.
- Coordinates assistant and associate professional staff and technical staff’s work; may supervise lower-level staff.
- Performs process design calculations, prepares cost estimates, and uses economic analyses for comparison of alternatives.
- Develops project scope of work; develops project schedule; prepares project initiation paperwork; manages budget reviews and schedules progress reports.
- Coordinates projects with other Olsson teams; performs and coordinates design aspects of projects; directs team members on design tasks; maintains project records (correspondence, drawings, and files); coordinates with clients; attends client meetings.
- Manages the preparation of technical reports, memos, and summaries to effectively communicate findings to clients and internal teams.
- Serves as project manager for projects.
- Collaborate with project managers and multidisciplinary teams to ensure project deliverables are completed on time, within budget, and meet client expectations.
Qualifications
- Working collaboratively with others.
- Having ownership in the work you do.
- Using your talents to positively affect communities.
- 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 or environmental engineering from an ABET-accredited institution.
- 5 or more years of relevant civil or environmental engineering experience, specifically with civil or environmental design including solid waste facilities, environmental remediation, and mining reclamation.
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Role overview
Civil Engineer - Industrial Environmental opportunity with Olsson in Des Moines, IA, focused on environmental work. The work may include environmental investigation, compliance, remediation support, fieldwork, and technical reporting. This is a mid-level opportunity with a PE requirement. Review the original employer listing for the complete responsibilities, education, experience, schedule, benefits, and application requirements.