Project Structural Engineer – Federal Engineering and Design

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 is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Project Structural Engineer to join our Federal Engineering and Design Team, where your expertise will directly support the development of mission-critical infrastructure across the country. From military installations and VA hospitals to federal campuses and secure facilities, you’ll help shape the structural backbone of projects that serve national interests and improve lives.

This is more than a design role — it’s an opportunity to lead, collaborate, and innovate within a team that values technical excellence, client service, and community impact.

As a Project Structural Engineer, you’ll take ownership of structural design and coordination across a range of federal projects. Your day-to-day will include:

• Lead structural engineering efforts for vertical infrastructure projects including barracks, hospitals, administrative buildings, and specialized federal facilities.

• Perform detailed structural analysis and design of steel, concrete, masonry, and wood systems. Develop construction documents including plans, specifications, and calculations.

• Work closely with architects, civil engineers, mechanical/electrical teams, and federal stakeholders to ensure seamless integration of structural systems.

• Apply design standards including UFC (Unified Facilities Criteria), IBC (International Building Code), ASCE, AISC, and other federal and industry codes.

• Support proposal writing, scope development, and participate in federal RFP responses to help grow Olsson’s federal portfolio.

• Provide technical guidance to junior engineers, review work for quality and accuracy, and foster a collaborative learning environment.

Why Olsson?

• Contribute to projects that serve national interests and make a difference in communities.

• Choose from remote, hybrid, or in-office arrangements that support your lifestyle and productivity.

• Join a team that values mentorship, innovation, and shared success. We celebrate wins together and learn from challenges.

• Advance your career through leadership roles, technical training, and exposure to high-profile federal clients.

Qualifications

• You are passionate about:

• Working collaboratively with others.

• Having ownership in the work you do.

• Using your talents to positively affect communities.

We’re looking for candidates who bring both technical expertise and leadership potential. 

• Preferred qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil or Architectural Engineering with a structural emphasis.

• PE or SE license (required).

• 6+ years of experience in structural design, ideally with federal clients or projects.

• Proficiency in Autodesk, Revit, and similar analysis tools.

• Familiarity with DoD, VA, and federal design standards and processes.

• Strong communication skills, with the ability to lead meetings, coordinate teams, and engage with clients.

• Experience managing project schedules, budgets, and deliverables is a plus.

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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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• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil or Architectural Engineering with a structural emphasis.
• PE or SE license (required).
• 6+ years of experience in structural design, ideally with federal clients or projects.
• Proficiency in Autodesk, Revit, and similar analysis tools.
• Familiarity with DoD, VA, and federal design standards and processes.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to lead meetings, coordinate teams, and engage with clients.
• Experience managing project schedules, budgets, and deliverables is a plus.