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.

At Olsson, we help our clients to navigate complex regulatory landscapes with ease. We ensure proactive compliance with key environmental laws, including the Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act, Migratory Bird Treaty Act, Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act, and NEPA. Our approach and use of the latest and best methods help clients achieve their project goals while protecting our natural resources.

As an Associate Scientist, you may manage small and/or medium-sized projects, work with state and federal regulators to permit Olsson projects, coordinate with clients, and collaborate with team members. You may also mentor and train others on complex work and travel to job sites for observation and field work. Work responsibilities will be consistent with experience and expertise and will grow throughout your career at Olsson.

Join us and be part of a team that’s making a real impact!

Your key responsibilities include:

Clean Water Act Section 404 Permitting: Conducting wetland and stream delineations and stream evaluations, writing jurisdictional determination reports and permits (nationwide and individual), staying up to date on regulations, maintaining equipment, and staying up to date on changing regulations.

Field Work: Performing on-site evaluations and identify hydric soils, hydrology, and hydrophytic plants, using tools such as Trimble/GPS units, cameras, soil probes, and Munsell charts, classifying classify soil texture and color as well as making hydric determinations.

Project Management: Coordinating with clients and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, evaluation of project impacts, organizing project schedules and staff, upkeeping templates, developing scopes and fees, determining profit and loss, adhering to Olsson’s QA/QC program.

Comprehensive And Current Knowledge Of: Threatened and endangered species desktop and field surveys including but not limited to bats or other federally listed species, NEPA, plant identification, hydrologic indicators, and scientific methodologies.

We will consider candidates interested in being located in Omaha, NE or Lincoln, NE. 

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:

• Ability to contribute and work well on a team.
• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline.
• Strong work ethic, problem solver, and ability to work independently.
• Solid work ethic, problem solver, and ability to work independently.
• Strong communication and technical writing skills.

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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