Civil Engineering Internship - Rail Track

olsson; Loveland (CO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Tailored development paths

Flexible work arrangements

Wellness program

Bonus program

Job summary

Olsson is seeking a Civil Engineering intern to join the Rail Track team in Loveland, CO. You will contribute to projects involving railroad track and civil design, performing CAD drafting, research, and technical reporting under guidance from experienced engineers.

You may travel to job sites and be located at Omaha, NE or Loveland, CO offices. The role emphasizes collaboration, ownership, and growth within a supportive, client-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills
• Ability to contribute and work well on a team
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Pursuing a degree in civil engineering
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and/or MicroStation
• Problem-solving and decision‑making skills
• Strong attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Basic project design through CAD drafting
• Performing research
• Writing technical reports
• Travel to job sites for observation as needed

Skills

Strong communication

Team collaboration

MS Office

Problem-solving

Education

Pursuing a degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

Company Description

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.

Job Description

As an intern on the Rail Track team, you will perform meaningful, hands‑on, real‑world work that will transform your classroom experience and help you envision your future career. You'll be part of a team, working for our clients on projects involving railroad track and civil design, with our most experienced engineers. You may be involved in a variety of tasks including basic project design through CAD drafting, performing research, and writing technical reports. You may also travel to job sites for observation as needed.

We have one current internship opening and will consider candidates interested in being located out of our Omaha, NE or Loveland, CO office location.

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
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Pursuing a degree in civil engineering
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and/or MicroStation
• Problem-solving and decision‑making skills
• Strong attention to detail

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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

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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