Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

We are Olsson, a team-based, purpose-driven engineering and design firm. Our solutions improve communities, and our people make it possible.

Our most meaningful asset is our people, and we are dedicated to providing an environment where they can continue to learn, grow, and thrive. Our entrepreneurial spirit is what has allowed us — and will continue to allow us — to grow. The result? Inspired people, amazing designs, and projects with purpose.

Job Description

We're seeking a motivated intern to join our Government Relations Team. This internship offers hands-on experience in policy research, legislative tracking, and strategic analysis. You'll work closely with experienced professionals to understand how public policy impacts engineering, infrastructure, and community development. You will conduct research on federal, state, and local policies affecting infrastructure and development, track legislative activity and summarize key policy developments, assist in preparing policy briefs and internal reports for leadership, and support the lobbying disclosure process and stakeholder communications. Additional responsibilities include participating in meetings with policymakers and internal leaders and helping organize and facilitate training sessions and follow-up engagements.

We are looking for a part-time student intern to work 10 to 20 hours per week during the school year with the potential to continue working into the summer.

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

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.
• Ability to demonstrate strong analytical and research skills.
• Passion for public policy, government affairs, or community development.
• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in business, political science, journalism, communications, or a related field.
• Detail-oriented and eager to learn in a collaborative environment.
• Strong research and analytical skills.

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Additional Information

Olsson is a nationally recognized, employee-owned firm specializing in planning and design, engineering, field services, environmental, and technology. Founded in 1956 on the very mindset that drives us today, we're here to improve communities by making them more sustainable, better connected, and more efficient. Simply put, we work to leave the world better than we found it.

As an Olsson employee, you'll receive our traditional benefits package (health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.), plus you'll:

• Become an owner in the company after your first year through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Engage in work that has a positive impact on communities
• Receive an excellent 401(k) match
• Participate in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles
• Benefit from a bonus system that rewards performance
• Have the possibility for flexible work arrangements

Please note: The benefits listed above apply to full-time employees. If you're applying for an internship, you can learn more about internship-specific offerings and experiences at Olsson by visiting

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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Job Tags

Full time, Part time, Summer work, Internship, Work at office, Local area, Flexible hours, 10 hours per week,

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