Project Engineer - Rail Traffic

About the role

Unlike traditional traffic engineering roles, Olsson's Rail Traffic team combines traffic engineering with railroad coordination and project delivery. Our engineers are encouraged to develop technical expertise and project management skills.

You can expect direct client interaction, project coordination, and ownership of project delivery activities as you work with Class I railroads, state DOTs, local agencies, and other consultants on projects that improve safety and mobility nationwide. This is position is perfect for individuals seeking to expand their career beyond technical design work and develop skills in project delivery and client service.

Olsson's Rail Traffic experts serve as a comprehensive resource for clients, offering a range of services including traffic signal preemption design, grade crossing safety design, traffic operations studies, and other related services. As a Project Engineer within the Rail Traffic team, you will play a pivotal role in assisting with traffic and preemption analysis and design. Your responsibilities will include conducting site visits, contributing to the review and preparation of plans and/or studies, and collaborating closely with team members on complex projects.

Project Engineers on the Rail Traffic team can expect occasional travel to job sites for observation and to attend client meetings.

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

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to contribute and work well on a team
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
• Must possess a Professional Engineer (PE) license
• 6+ years of traffic or transportation engineering experience
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Synchro, or similar software
• Strong problem-solving and math skills

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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

Additional information

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.

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