Environmental Senior Team Leader - Energy

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Uncategorized Lincoln Omaha Denver Tulsa North Kansas City Dallas (Plano) Fort Worth Oklahoma City Posted May 22, 2026 150,000 – 220,000 USD

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

At Olsson, we believe inspired people create projects with purpose. Our Energy team is driving innovation across utilities, cooperatives, municipalities, and EPCs delivering solutions that power communities and shape the future.

We’re looking for a Senior Team Leader to lead and grow our Environmental practice within the Energy market. This role is ideal for a leader who blends strategic thinking with hands-on leadership, sees opportunity where others see complexity, and is energized by building both people and business.

This position is more than project oversight. It blends skills in business operations, technical knowledge, client development, and people leadership to support a broad range of energy providers with the environmental skills and expertise needed to bring their projects to life.

Responsibilities:

Lead day-to-day operations for the Energy Environmental team with clarity, trust, and accountability
Grow and expand environmental services across the energy market, including renewables, transmission, and natural gas.
Identify and pursue new business opportunities in partnership with Energy leadership
Build and strengthen client relationships through proactive, authentic engagement
Oversee project delivery to ensure quality, schedule, budget, and regulatory compliance
Champion collaboration across disciplines to deliver integrated, high-impact solutions
Mentor, coach, and develop team members, fostering confidence, capability, and future leaders
Create a culture of open communication, feedback, and continuous learning
Travel as needed to support clients, visit project sites, and connect with team members across Olsson’s geographical footprint.
Align staffing, utilization, and workload to support sustainable growth and team well-being
Translate strategy into action while reinforcing Olsson’s purpose-driven values

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:

Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills
A strong track record of client relationship management and business development
Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, engineering, planning, natural resources, or a related field preferred
10+ years of experience in environmental services related to the energy market
6+ years of experience leading and developing technical teams
Deep understanding of environmental regulations, permitting processes, and project delivery within the energy industry

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Actual compensation will vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, geographic location, skills, education, and internal equity.

Colorado Pay Range

$150,000—$220,000 USD

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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