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.

Olsson’s Telecommunications team provides clients with services ranging from long haul outside plant design, building entrance design, Fiber-To-The-x (FTTx) design, GIS asset management/fiber mapping services, and project permit coordination. As a GIS student intern on our Telecom team, you will perform meaningful, hands-on, real-world work that will transform your classroom experience and help you envision your future career. You will assist designers and engineers using a multitude of GIS based systems, to perform design work and spatial analysis, create construction plan sets, conduct data collection activities, and model telecommunication networks. You may also travel to job sites for observation and/or fieldwork if needed, working in all types of terrain and weather conditions.

We have one current internship opening and will consider candidates interested in being located out of our Overland Park, KS or North Kansas City, MO office location. 

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
• Pursuing a degree in GIS, geography, drafting, electrical engineering, or relatable field
• Experience in ArcMap (or similar software)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong problem-solving and math skills

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.

Olsson offers a comprehensive summer internship program designed to provide valuable learning experiences for our interns. As a student intern, you’ll also receive:

• Paid holidays and volunteer time off
• Mentorship from our experienced staff
• Exposure to members of our executive team through our webinar series
• Networking opportunities through local office events
• Opportunities to develop your technical and soft skills 

Olsson is an EEO 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, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.

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