About the posting
“We are looking for individuals with transportation or aviation knowledge and experience who can apply their skills to airports design projects.”
Read the full posting on Olsson's site
Seen live Oct 23, 2026; first seen Oct 22, 2026.
How long it has been open
Posted Apr 24, 2025, 547 days ago, and seen on Olsson's careers page today.
At 547 days old, it is over the 53-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
The posting mentions 10+ years.
Place and cost of living
On site near Kansas City, MO; prices in MO run 9 percent below the US average.
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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
We are looking for individuals with transportation or aviation knowledge and experience who can apply their skills to airports design projects. In this position, you will serve as project manager on small to medium-sized projects, prepare planning and design documents, and process design calculations. You will also coordinate with other Olsson teams, professional staff, technical staff, and clients. You may travel to job sites for observation and attend client meetings. The Airports team provides services for a variety of airport projects including paving, grading, buildings, airport lighting, and fuel systems.
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 on a team.
- Bachelor’s Degree in civil engineering.
- 5 - 10 years of engineering experience.
- PE License required.
- Transportation experience or an interest in the aviation industry preferred.
- AutoCAD knowledge helpful.
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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.
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