Water/Wastewater Leader - Nebraska

olsson· Water - Water/Wastewater - GN
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📍 Lincoln, NE; Omaha, NE

About this role

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 offers clients a full spectrum of water and wastewater services, including a complete line of planning, design, permitting, and construction phase services. Maintaining water quality is Olsson’s number one concern, and we are able to respond to a broad set of client demands in a timely and cost-effective manner. 

The Nebraska Water/Wastewater Leader will be responsible for the overall performance, leadership, and management of the water/wastewater staff they supervise. This includes collaborating with the market, sector, discipline, and geography leads on short and long-term strategic planning, annual business planning, on-going business development and client development, team member recruiting and retention, team member professional development, consistently meeting company high-performance expectations for utilization and financial performance, and overall project production/quality. The Water/Wastewater Leader may also manage multiple projects and/or assist the project team with project management duties and best practices.

We have one current opening and will consider candidates interested in being located out of our Lincoln, NE or Omaha, NE office location.

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 or related field. 
  • Minimum of 8 years of experience in the consulting industry. 
  • At least 4 years of experience supervising others. 
  • Established background in the water/wastewater industry.
  • Daily management and leadership. 

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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.

Olsson understands the importance of privacy and is committed to protecting job applicants’ personal information. Pursuant to the California Consumer Privacy Act, as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (collectively, the “CCPA”), this notice explains Olsson’s practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information for job applicants residing in California. Please read this Notice carefully to understand our privacy practices.

For more information about the types of information we collect and how we use it in connection with your general access and use of our website, please review our general California Privacy Notice here.

Frequently Asked Questions

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The salary for this Water/Wastewater Leader - Nebraska role at olsson is not publicly listed. Click "Apply Now" to learn more about the compensation package on their official careers page.
Where is the Water/Wastewater Leader - Nebraska position at olsson located?
This Water/Wastewater Leader - Nebraska role at olsson is based in Lincoln, NE; Omaha, NE. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Which team or department does the Water/Wastewater Leader - Nebraska at olsson belong to?
This Water/Wastewater Leader - Nebraska position is part of the Water - Water/Wastewater - GN department at olsson. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
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When was the Water/Wastewater Leader - Nebraska job at olsson posted?
This Water/Wastewater Leader - Nebraska position at olsson was posted on Mar 9, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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