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Lincoln, Nebraska, United States
Onsite
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
Welcome to Olsson's Energy Environmental team, where innovation meets sustainability. Our team of scientists and biologists support the continued growth of our Energy Market, supporting our clients in expanding our energy infrastructure to meet to growing need of our country. As an Assistant Scientist, you will support renewable energy and transmission projects by completing pre- and post-construction surveys of environmental resources, monitoring environmental resources during construction, and preparing technical reports documenting our findings. This is position is focused on building foundational field and technical skills under the guidance of experienced staff who provide mentorship, training, and guidance to support your professional growth. Fieldwork will be performed as part of a team, with responsibilities focused on executing established survey methodologies and accurately collecting data. You will develop skills in bird identification, wetland delineation, stormwater compliance, and vegetation management while fulfilling your dream of working to support the natural environment. With the dynamic nature of this work, no two days are the same.
Primary Responsibilities:
You are passionate about:
You bring to the team:
Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel for fieldwork.
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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:
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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