Geotechnical Assistant Engineer

  • Full-time

Company Description

We are Olsson, a team-based, purpose-driven engineering and design firm. Our solutions improve communities and our people make it possible.

Our most meaningful asset is our people, and we are dedicated to providing an environment where they can continue to learn, grow, and thrive. Our entrepreneurial spirit is what has allowed us — and will continue to allow us — to grow. The result? Inspired people, amazing designs, and projects with purpose.

Job Description

As an Assistant Geotechnical Engineer in Olathe, KS you will work on projects involving traditional geotechnical engineering analysis, foundation and subsurface design, and evaluation during construction. You will be required to perform design calculations for shallow and deep foundations, including bearing capacity, settlement, and earth retention. You will create drawings of designs, work with other engineering disciplines as part of a larger design team, and assist with preparation and execution of project schedules. You will perform research, assist in writing and preparation of geotechnical reports, and travel to project sites for observation, soil classification, and oversight of geotechnical investigations.

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 Civil/Geotechnical engineering
  • 1 to 4 years of related Geotechnical analysis and design experience
  • Engineering Intern (EI) certificate 
  • Willingness and availability to travel

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

 

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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