Technical Expert — Airports

Job overview

The Technical Expert — Airports role is listed onsite in North Kansas City, MO; the posting also notes the possibility of flexible work arrangements. Compensation is not specified. Olsson’s Airports team works on projects involving paving, grading, buildings, airport lighting, and fuel systems. The role raises the firm’s technical expertise and project-management capabilities in airport-focused civil engineering. It provides specialized guidance to colleagues and clients, supports quality and effective project delivery, and helps the firm develop practices and relationships aligned with industry trends.

What you'll do

• Serve as an internal and external subject-matter expert and mentor staff
• provide firmwide direction, consultation, and specialized client services
• participate in key projects
• represent the firm through technical papers, presentations, and professional societies
• develop strategies and best practices
• direct technical resources for projects
• promote efficiency and quality control
• research discipline data and emerging technologies
• evaluate initiatives and recommend improvements
• build stakeholder and industry-partner relationships.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

technical expert — airports

north kansas city mo

olsson

airport projects

civil engineering

technical leadership

project management

staff mentoring

quality control

airport paving

airport lighting

fuel systems

12+ years experience

flexible work arrangements

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Competitive 401(k) match, tailored career-development paths, possible flexible work arrangements, wellness program, and full-time benefits including health care, vision, dental, paid time off, and potential performance bonus.

Why this role

Requires at least 12 years of experience in a civil engineering discipline focused on airports. A bachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred; an associate degree with equivalent experience is required in lieu of a bachelor’s degree. Some activities, including travel and professional-organization representation, may be part of the role.

About the employer

Olsson is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.