Engineer (Rail Water Resources)

Olsson; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Wellness program

Flexible work arrangements

Bonus system

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Project Engineer (Rail Water Resources) to support hydrologic analysis and project management. The successful candidate will have strong communication skills, a Bachelor’s degree in engineering, and be a registered professional engineer with at least 5 years of experience. The role involves collaborating with teams, preparing technical reports, and conducting field reconnaissance across various sites.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of related water resource engineering experience.
• Experience with AutoCAD, MicroStation, GIS, and hydrologic/hydraulic software.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering and project management duties related to hydrologic analysis.
• Assist with developing project scope and schedule.
• Prepare technical reports and review CAD drawings.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to contribute and work well on a team

Engineering principles

Hydrologic/hydraulic analysis

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in engineering

Registered professional engineer

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

GIS

HEC-RAS

HEC-HMS

Job description

Engineer (Rail Water Resources)

Colorado Springs, CO; Dallas, TX; Denver, CO; Fayetteville, AR; Kansas City, MO; Lincoln, NE; Loveland, CO; Oklahoma City, OK; Omaha, NE; Overland Park, KS; Phoenix, AZ

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

As a Project Engineer on the Water Resources team, you will provide various engineering and project management duties related to hydrologic/hydraulic analysis for Class I Railroad projects. You will assist with developing the project scope and schedule, prepare technical reports, review CAD drawings, and obtain local, state, and federal permits for water resources related projects. Travel is required to job sites for field reconnaissance in all types of terrain and weather conditions.

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.
• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering.
• Must be a registered professional engineer.
• Minimum 5 years of related water resource engineering experience.
• Experience with AutoCAD, MicroStation, GIS, HEC‑RAS, HEC‑HMS or other related hydrologic and hydraulic software is preferred.

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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:

• 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 https://www.olsson.com/internships .

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