Geotechnical Engineer - Rail

Olsson; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Olsson is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to join its Rail Construction and Administration Management team. You will bridge soils at client sites with structures, ensuring stability and strength through geotechnical design, calculations, and project management.

Travel to multiple job sites and collaboration with a diverse team are required. This role emphasizes constructible designs, deadlines, and clear client communication, with opportunities to grow within a people-centric firm that values

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil or geotechnical engineering required.
• Must be a registered professional engineer (PE).
• 4+ years of related geotechnical analysis and design experience.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite products.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule.
• Ability to lift and carry equipment weighing 30 pounds or more.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Perform geotechnical engineering design, project proposal, and management duties.
• Process design calculations and develop project scopes and schedules.
• Travel to job sites for observation and data collection.
• Provide constructible designs and clear communications with clients.
• Meet deadlines and maintain high client service standards.

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil/geotechnical engineering

Registered Professional Engineer (PE)

Tools

MS Office

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 a Geotechnical Engineer on our Rail Construction and Administration Management team, you will bridge the gap between soils at client sites and structures, ensuring the stability and strength of their projects from the ground up. You will perform geotechnical engineering design, project proposal, and management duties with integrity and a drive to succeed. You will also process design calculations, develop project scopes and schedules, and travel to job sites for observation. This position will ensure high client service by providing constructible designs, meeting deadlines, and creating clear communications with our clients.

We have one current opening and will consider candidates interested in being located out of or near any Olsson office locations; close proximity to an airport is acceptable as well. This role involves traveling to various job sites and working in diverse terrains and weather conditions.

Qualifications

You are passionate about:

• Working collaboratively with others


• Having ownership in the work you do


• Using your talents to positively affect communities


• Empowering others to use their talents


• Traveling and navigating a dynamic team environment


• Prioritizing safety by fostering a culture of awareness in all operations

You bring to the team:

• Strong communication skills


• Ability to contribute and work well on a team


• Bachelor’s degree in civil or geotechnical engineering required


• Must be a registered professional engineer (PE)


• 4+ years of related Geotechnical analysis and design experience


• Proficiency in MS Office Suite products


• Willingness to work a flexible schedule


• Ability to lift and carry equipment weighing 30 pounds or more


• Valid driver's license required

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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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