STAFF/PROJECT ENGINEER

About the Role

Olson Engineering, Inc. has openings in our Wheat Ridge, Colorado corporate office and our Rockville, Maryland branch office for Staff/Project Engineers with backgrounds in Structural, Geotechnical, or Materials Engineering and a strong interest in conducting nondestructive evaluation (NDE) investigations of bridges, buildings, dams, tunnels, pavements, foundations, and other civil structures.

This position involves approximately 25 to 40% fieldwork, including both local and out-of-town projects. Occasional national and international travel for up to 2 to 3 weeks at a time may be required. The role demands strong data collection, analysis, and communication skills, along with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Candidates must be willing to work occasional nights/weekends and travel on short notice.

Responsibilities

• NDE and Geophysical data acquisition
• NDE and Geophysical data processing and analysis
• Preparation of draft reports and proposals
• Communicate and coordinate with clients

Requirements

• BS in Structural, Geotechnical, and/or Materials Engineering (Graduate Degree preferred)
• Ability to travel extensively nationally and internationally
• Ability to conduct fieldwork in difficult conditions
• Comfortable working at heights
• Must be able to repeatedly lift 70 lbs
• EIT registration (PE registration is a plus)
• Clean driving record and ability to pass drug tests when required by clients

Desirable Skills & Experience

• NDE methods such as Impact Echo, Sonic Echo, Surface Waves, Ultrasonic Pulse Velocity/Echo, Ground Penetrating Radar, Corrosion, Infrared Thermography, Pile Integrity, Structural Health Monitoring
• AutoCAD/Solidworks
• AASHTO/NHI/Bridge design/load rating/inspection experience/certifications
• Finite element modeling experience
• Strong engineering mechanics/materials background
• Bridge Design and Inspection
• Bridge Load Testing and Load Rating
• Structural Repair Design
• Pavement Evaluation
• Foundation Evaluation
• Vibration Monitoring
• Differential GPS
• Photogrammetry
• Structural/Geotechnical Finite Element Analyses
• Structural Analysis Software
• Radar data analysis software
• GIS (either ArcGIS or QGIS)
• Basic understanding of instrumentation for NDE
• Basic understanding of digital signal processing
• Proficiency in MS Word and Excel Spreadsheets

Pay

$65K to $80K per year

Benefits

• Paid time off commensurate with experience
• Company-paid United Health Care HSA health care plan
• Optional Vision and Dental Plan
• UNUM Long-term Disability and AD&D Insurance
• Simple IRA Plan match up to 3 percent
• Paid Holidays