Is Olsson a good company to work for?

Olsson has an overall rating of 3.3 out of 5, based on over 285 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 4% over the last 12 months. 52% of employees would recommend working at Olsson to a friend and 50% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Olsson have been left by employees working as Intern , Associate Engineer and Assistant Engineer .

Does Olsson pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Olsson employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.9 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Olsson. This rating has decreased by 11% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Olsson?

52% of Olsson employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Olsson 3.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.5 for culture and values and 3.4 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Olsson?

Assistant Engineer (26) , Intern (13) , Associate Engineer (10) , Student Intern (8) , Engineer (7) , Associate Technician (5) , Civil Engineer (5) , Internship (5) , Project Engineer (5) , Assistant Technician (4) , Intern - Hourly (4) , Land Surveyor (4) , Administrative Assistant (3) , Assistant Scientist (3) , Engineering Intern (3)

What are the pros of working at Olsson according to real employee reviews?

"Good People" ((in 28 reviews)); "Good culture and really good teams to work on." ((in 13 reviews)); "Benefits seemed good for full timers." ((in 10 reviews)); "Great team to work for." ((in 8 reviews)); "Work day hours are flexible" ((in 7 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Olsson according to real employee reviews?

"The guy who does it all and picks up the slack gets screwed by bad management spending, forced OT and clients paying a little late." ((in 10 reviews)); "Leadership is focused on an unrealistic growth of profit and complexity of projects without the team to support such growth." ((in 6 reviews)); "Better training of managerial staff with interpersonal skills." ((in 5 reviews)); "The salary is less competitive." ((in 4 reviews)); "Expectations are to work min 45 hrs a week in order to obtain a decent bonus." ((in 3 reviews))

What are employees saying about Olsson layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Olsson layoffs and their outlook for job security at Olsson in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Olsson locations?

Lincoln , Omaha , Kansas City , Overland Park , Denver , Oklahoma City , Olathe , Fayetteville , Joplin , North Kansas City , Fort Worth , Golden , Loveland , West Des Moines , Phoenix , Grand Island , Tulsa , Plano , Lavista , Lombard , Virginia Beach , Independence , South Sioux City , Rogers , Little Rock , Colorado Springs , Des Moines

Olsson reviews

3.3

52% would recommend to a friend

(229 total reviews)

Brad Strittmatter

63% approve of CEO

50% positive business outlook

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Olsson has an employee rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars, based on 229 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Olsson employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Construction, Repair & Maintenance Services industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

229 reviews

4.0

Feb 22, 2017

Good company

Civil engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

A place where you have freedom and a long leash to chase your career dreams.

Cons

Too many upper management and corporate employees at the top that seems to expand with every restructuring.

Olsson Response

9y

Thanks for sharing your feedback. Your thoughts have been shared with a member of Olsson's executive team. Glad you enjoy working here at Olsson!

4.0

Mar 21, 2015

Good company to work for.

Associate technician - spin

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good people, good work.

Cons

Balance between family and work is ok.

5.0

Sep 19, 2014

Olsson really cares about their employees.

Marketing coordinator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I have only been here three months and I hope to stay here for as long as possible. This company puts employees at the top of its priority list, encouraging discussions between managers and their reports, providing incentives to lead a more healthy lifestyle, and laying out detailed, specific plans for career development for anyone who wants it. They have a centralized intranet that allows employees to post, read, and learn about what's going on across the company, creating a sense of community, teamwork, and pride. Its managers actually manage and make sure you know that they are on your side and willing to back you up, and they travel to get important face-to-face time with as many people as they can, even the VPs.

Cons

Haven't found a thing to complain about :)

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