Experienced Traffic Engineer - Rail Traffic & Public Projects (Hybrid)

ZipRecruiter; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking engineering firm as a Traffic Engineer, where your expertise will contribute to impactful community projects. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage in traffic signal design, safety assessments, and traffic operations studies. You'll collaborate with a dedicated team, ensuring your work enhances community connectivity and sustainability. Enjoy a hybrid work environment that promotes work-life balance while receiving a comprehensive benefits package, including an Employee Stock Ownership Plan. If you're passionate about making a difference and thrive in a collaborative setting, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

401(k) match

Wellness program

Flexible work arrangements

Bonus system

Qualifications

• 2 to 4+ years of traffic or transportation engineering experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with traffic and preemption analysis/design.
• Perform site visits and assist with plan or study preparation.

Skills

Traffic Engineering

Team Collaboration

Client Service

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Engineering Certificate (EI)

Tools

AutoCAD

Synchro

Job description

Job Description

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

Olsson’s rail traffic experts provide clients with a single resource for services such as traffic signal preemption design, grade crossing safety design, traffic operations studies, and other related services. As a Traffic Engineer for the rail traffic team, you will assist with traffic and preemption analysis/design, perform site visits, assist with plan or study preparation, and work closely with others on complex projects.

This role offers a hybrid opportunity to accommodate diverse working preferences and promote work-life balance. Candidates can work hybrid schedules or work out of our Olsson office location in Irvine, CA.

Qualifications

You are passionate about:

• Working collaboratively with others
• Providing industry leading client service
• Having ownership in the work you do
• Using your talents to positively affect communities

You bring to the team:

• 2 to 4+ years of traffic or transportation engineering experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
• Engineering Certificate (EI)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to contribute and work well on a team
• Proficiency in AutoCAD (or similar software)
• Proficiency in Synchro (or similar software)
• Strong problem-solving and math skills

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:

• Become an owner in the company after your first year through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Engage in work that has a positive impact in 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

Typical salary range for this position is $85,835 to $110,000+ and is commensurate with experience relative to the position.

Olsson is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, 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 disability, or military status.