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.

Join Olsson's Power Delivery team as a Group Leader and provide daily leadership and direction to a high-performing group of professionals specializing in master/work plans, underground subdivision design, community solar design, distribution automation projects, and short circuit arc flash studies. In this role, you will oversee staff management, professional development, and group performance while fostering a collaborative and innovative environment. You will ensure project excellence, drive client satisfaction, and contribute to the team’s success in delivering impactful, high-quality solutions to meet energy demands.

Responsibilities:

• Guide and manage the group’s daily operations, including setting performance expectations and goals that align with team objectives.
• Monitor and optimize the group’s project performance, employee utilization, and workload to ensure efficiency and identify improvement opportunities.
• Oversee project management, quality control, and execution, ensuring successful and timely completion of deliverables.
• Provide mentorship and professional development opportunities for group members by identifying goals, offering constructive feedback, and recognizing achievements.
• Communicate effectively with the group to align on initiatives, goals, and expectations while fostering accountability.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, ensuring high levels of service through effective communication and responsiveness.
• Collaborate with other group leaders to align objectives and share best practices across teams.
• Support business development efforts, including client strategy, proposal development, and pursuit efforts for new and repeat clients.
• Uphold safety standards and regulatory compliance in all projects and group activities.
• Attendance to conferences and travel to other Olsson offices are approximately 25%.

We have one current opening and will consider candidates interested in being located out of our Lincoln, NE, Omaha, NE, Denver, CO, Loveland, CO, Overland Park, KS, Joplin, MO or Phoenix, AZ office location. 

You are passionate about:

• Working collaboratively with others.
• Having ownership in the work you do.
• Using your talents to positively affect communities.
• Empowering others to use their talents.

You bring to the team:

• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to contribute and work well on a team.
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.  
• Minimum of 8 years of related experience, including at least 4 years supervising technical personnel.
• Demonstrated ability to manage client relationships and oversee successful project execution.
• Knowledge of underground line systems, solar design processes, and ARC flash analysis is strongly preferred.
• Professional engineering license strongly preferred.

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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