Company Description

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.

Job Description

Olsson Studio delivers a boutique creative design experience to our clients and our people, backed by the expertise and resources of our whole company.

As a Project Community/Urban Planner within our Studio team, you will apply diversified principles and practices in broad areas of assignments with minimal supervision, often managing small-to-medium sized projects. The project planner’s work requires a mastery of specialized techniques or ingenuity when selecting and evaluating solutions to unforeseen or novel problems. The project planner applies analytical solutions to a wide variety of problems and assimilates details and their significance toward various analyses. The project planner may supervise planners, technicians, and interns.

Additional Responsibilities:

Develops community master plans, comprehensive plans, and strategic plans.Facilitates public meetings and conducts technical research.Prepares design and contract documents and handles contract documents, and handles contract administration for planning projects.Completes management tasks including the development of the project’s scope of work, the project’s schedule, and the completion of the project’s initial paperwork.Assists with budget reviews and schedules progress reports.Coordinates with clients and attends client meetings.Assists with marketing/business development and helps write proposals.Serves as project manager on small to medium projects.Trains others on more complex work.

Qualifications

You are passionate about:

Working collaboratively with othersHaving ownership in the work you doUsing your talents to positively affect communitiesPursuing and working on projects that you want to work on.

You bring to the team:

Excellent communication skillsAbility to contribute and work well on a team Strong project management skillsPassion for continued learning and expertise developmentAn established professional networkProven track record in winning projects and providing excellent client serviceBachelor’s degree in in urban planning, architecture, public policy, or a related area of studyMinimum of 6 years of experience in planning or a closely related fieldCertified Planner (AICP) preferredAdept in verbal and written communication and presentation skills

Additional Information

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 Studio 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 communitiesReceive an excellent 401(k) matchParticipate in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestylesBenefit from a bonus system that rewards performanceHave 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.

#LI-DD1