Company DescriptionWe 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 DescriptionAs a Lead Mechanical Engineer, you will serve as a technical leader and trusted partner to some of the world's largest technology companies and mission-critical clients. You'll lead the delivery of complex, high-impact projects-guiding mechanical design from concept through execution while ensuring technical excellence, consistency, and performance.
In this role, you will lead project teams, provide direction across disciplines, and take ownership of the most complex design challenges-performing advanced calculations, overseeing technical documentation, and ensuring quality across all deliverables. Your expertise will be critical in driving solutions for large-scale infrastructure projects, including data centers and central utility systems.
Beyond project delivery, you will play a key role in mentoring and developing engineers across the team, elevating technical capability, and influencing best practices. You'll collaborate closely with clients, internal leaders, and cross-functional teams to deliver innovative, reliable solutions that support high-demand environments.
QualificationsYou 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 and ability to lead client and team interactions
- Proven experience leading complex projects and engineering teams
- Ability to operate as both a strategic leader and hands-on technical expert
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
- 15+ years of mechanical engineering experience
- Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)
- Data Center experience (preferred)
- Central utility or large-scale infrastructure experience (preferred)
- Revit experience (preferred)
- Strong track record of mentoring engineers and elevating team performance
- Expertise in troubleshooting complex issues and driving effective solutions
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Additional InformationOlsson 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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