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.

Olsson's Utility Environmental Sciences team is where innovation meets sustainability in the energy sector. Our diverse team, comprising experts in various environmental sciences, focuses on providing environmentally sound and economically viable solutions. We excel in navigating complex regulatory landscapes and ensuring compliance with major environmental acts and policies. Our work spans environmental engineering, planning, and permitting, delivering win-win solutions for clients, communities, and the environment.

As a Scientist on our Environmental Sciences team, you will leverage geographic information system (GIS) software to support environmental projects through design work, spatial analysis, data collection, and modeling. This role involves assisting scientists and planners by collecting, managing, and analyzing spatial environmental data and contributing to the development of sustainable and impactful environmental solutions.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide data collection and research for specific phases of scientific projects using fundamental knowledge, standard techniques, and established methods.
• Perform GIS-based spatial analysis, mapping, and modeling to support environmental assessments and decision-making.
• Create and manage geospatial data, such as feature classes, shapefiles, raster datasets, and geodatabases.
• Develop and maintain GIS databases, ensuring data accuracy and accessibility for project teams.
• Assist with the preparation of technical reports, maps, and visualizations to communicate project findings and recommendations.
• Coordinate with experienced scientists on non-routine techniques and procedures, ensuring project goals are met effectively.
• Leverage ArcGIS Online’s (AGOL) suite of apps to create client-facing web maps, dashboards, and databases to enhance Olsson-client interactions.
• May travel and work in various terrains and weather conditions at project sites in different stages of development.

We have one current opening and will consider candidates interested in being located out of our Omaha, NE; Lincoln, NE; Des Moines, IA; or Overland Park, KS office locations working a hybrid schedule.

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 degree or higher in a scientific discipline, geography, or a related field, with a focus on geospatial technologies.
• A minimum of four year of professional or academic experience in GIS.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills, applying geospatial methods and technologies to address various project needs and challenges.
• Curiosity and willingness to learn new skills and technologies, keeping up with the latest developments and trends in the GIS field.
• Proficiency in ArcGIS Online and its applications, such as ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise, and ArcGIS Hub.
• Experience with the ESRI suite of geospatial products; Proficiency with remote sensing techniques, scripting languages, such as Python, R, SQL, and ModelBuilder a plus.

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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