Applied Technology Innovations Specialist

Overview

Applied Technology Innovations Specialist

Locations:
Lincoln, NE;
Oklahoma City, OK;
Omaha, NE;
Overland Park, KS;
Springfield, MO

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.

The Applied Technology Innovations Specialist will be dedicated to support and lead Innovation & Technology for Technical Teams. The Specialist will partner closely with subject matter experts from both Technical Teams and current Applied Technology experts to evaluate, define, and deliver innovative ideas originating from our Technical Teams. This position ensures solutions are thoughtfully designed, effectively executed, fully integrated into existing environments, and scalable across the organization.

• Lead the Technical Team’s Everyday Innovation Ideas, serving as the lead project manager.
• Oversee all phases of the technology lifecycle:
  Discovery, Design, Development, Deployment, and Operations.
• Collaborate with Business Owners and Stakeholders to define problem statements, evaluate solutions, and assemble project teams.
• Assess solution pathways by determining whether to build internally or buy third‑party technology.
• Ensure alignment and integration with existing technology ecosystems, workflows, and governance standards.
• Partner with the appropriate team members to design and develop solutions.
• Coordinate with IT to deploy, test, and monitor new solutions.
• Work with teams to establish support models, operational ownership, and long‑term sustainability of solutions.

We have one current opening and will consider candidates being located out of our Omaha, NE, Lincoln, NE, Overland Park, KS, Oklahoma City, OK, and Springfield, MO offices.

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 organization skills and project management skill set
• Background in engineering, design, or related technical disciplines.
• Associates Degree in Computer Science, Design Technology or Computer Aided Drafting preferred
• Minimum 10 years experience of working in IT systems, operations, workflows, and integrations.
• Maintain a high level of quality and accuracy in all reporting, analysis, documentation, and performance data.

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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:

• 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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