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Senior Mechanical Engineer - Building Design at Olsson

Iowa · Posted Sep 16, 2026 · Seen live today

No pay listed; 41% of engineering (not software) postings here list pay

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About the posting

“As a Senior Mechanical Engineer on our Facilities Engineering and Design Team, you will provide high-level technical support and lead quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) activities.”

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Seen live Oct 23, 2026; first seen Oct 22, 2026.

Pay in context

Olsson does not list pay for this role. 41 percent of engineering (not software) postings in Iowa do; their median is $114,565.

How long it has been open

Posted Sep 16, 2026, 37 days ago, and seen on Olsson's careers page today.

At 37 days old, it is under the 60-day median.

Olsson at a glance

Olsson has 388 open postings that we can see, 129 in engineering (not software); 16 percent list pay.

The application

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Seniority

Level: senior.

Place and cost of living

On site in Iowa; prices in IA run 12 percent below the US average.

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The engineering (not software) market in Iowa

32 engineering (not software) postings in Iowa are open right now, from 7 employers.

Half of them have been open 60 days or less.

From Olsson's posting

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Company Description

We are Olsson. We engineer and design solutions that improve the world around us. As a company, we promise to always be responsive, transparent, and focused on results – for our people, our clients, and our company.

We’re a people-centric firm, so it’s no surprise our greatest asset is our people. The impact this creates is an environment that encourages our people to grow and be creative with their talents. This approach builds a culture that is uniquely Olsson. It allows us to grow our people as we grow our business. This, in turn, creates a lasting impact on the world around us.

Job Description

Olsson's Facilities Engineering and Design Team is at the forefront of engineering innovation, providing comprehensive services for large commercial developments, healthcare facilities, laboratories, educational institutions, data centers, and military installations. Our expertise includes engineering analysis, design services, and professional consulting, ensuring top-tier quality and world class installations. We also provide building inspection and forensic investigation services. As a member of this team, you will contribute to diverse, high-impact projects, delivering engineering solutions that make a tangible difference in communities and industries.

As a Senior Mechanical Engineer on our Facilities Engineering and Design Team, you will provide high-level technical support and lead quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) activities. You will act as an advisor on complex projects, applying your advanced experience to independently make recommendations and decisions regarding project design work. This role is critical in conceptualizing and creating unique solutions that deliver elevated, purposeful, and high-quality engineering designs to meet the diverse needs of our projects.

Primary responsibilities

  • Provide high-level project design and review of project documents, ensuring design quality for complex projects across various sectors including commercial developments, healthcare facilities, and more.
  • Serve as a technical specialist, applying advanced engineering concepts and developing innovative approaches to solve complex challenges.
  • Perform rigorous QA/QC to ensure the delivery of designs that meet quality standards and project objectives.
  • Conduct research and advise on technical solutions in areas of considerable scope and complexity.
  • Direct and advise staff on design approaches to ensure project requirements are fulfilled.
  • Promote efficiencies and high-quality output within the team, contributing to the development of standards and guidelines for engineering activities.
  • Supervise and review the technical assignments of less experienced engineers, fostering an environment of learning and professional growth.

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 with a team.
  • Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
  • Must be a registered Professional Engineer with at least eight years of progressive engineering experience.
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit, with a comprehensive understanding of International Building Codes.

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Additional Information

Olsson specializes in engineering and design, client advisory services, planning, field services, and environmental. Improving the world has been our mindset from the very beginning, back when Olsson first opened for business in 1956. And it will be our mindset for years to come.

As an Olsson employee, you will

  • Receive a competitive 401(k) match
  • Be empowered to build your career with tailored development paths
  • Have the possibility for flexible work arrangements
  • Engage in work that has a positive impact on communities
  • Participate in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles

In addition, full-time employees will receive our traditional benefits package (health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.) and the opportunity to participate in a bonus system that rewards performance.

Olsson is an Equal Opportunity 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, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, military status, or other protected status.

Olsson understands the importance of privacy and is committed to protecting job applicants’ personal information. Pursuant to the California Consumer Privacy Act, as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (collectively, the “CCPA”), this notice explains Olsson’s practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information for job applicants residing in California. Please read this Notice carefully to understand our privacy practices.

For more information about the types of information we collect and how we use it in connection with your general access and use of our website, please review our general California Privacy Notice here .

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