Licensed Traffic Engineer – Data Center

Olsson; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive 401(k) match

Tailored development paths

Flexible work arrangements

Wellness program

Job summary

Olsson is seeking an experienced traffic engineer to lead traffic studies and transportation analyses for mission-critical data center projects across the United States. As a Licensed Professional Engineer on the Traffic & Technology team, you will develop technical recommendations and collaborate with clients, project teams, and public agencies.

You will mentor EIT staff and apply engineering judgment, regulatory knowledge, and design standards to support planning, permitting, and design

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (required).
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• PTOE preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Lead traffic studies and transportation analysis for data center developments nationwide.
• Analyze transportation data, site access, and infrastructure needs.
• Prepare technical reports and recommendations to support planning, permitting, and design.
• Mentor EIT staff on traffic engineering and project management.

Skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

PE license

PTOE preferred

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

Are you an experienced traffic engineer looking to play a key role in shaping some of the nation's fastest-growing data center developments? As a Licensed Professional Engineer on Olsson's Traffic & Technology team, you will lead traffic studies and transportation analyses for mission-critical data center projects across the United States.

In this role, you will evaluate transportation impacts, develop technical recommendations, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support the planning, permitting, and design of new and expanding data center facilities. You'll work directly with clients, project teams, and public agencies while helping deliver innovative transportation solutions for complex, high-profile developments.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead various stages of traffic and transportation analysis and design for data center developments across the United States.
• Analyze transportation data and roadway operations to assess site access, circulation, traffic impacts, and infrastructure needs.
• Prepare and review technical reports, exhibits, and recommendations that support project planning, permitting, and design efforts.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and serve as a technical resource during project development, client coordination, and agency discussions.
• Apply sound engineering judgment, industry standards, and regulatory requirements while managing multiple project responsibilities and deliverables.
• Training and mentoring EIT staff on traffic engineering and project management principles.

Qualifications

You are passionate about:

• Working collaboratively with others.
• Having ownership in the work you do.
• Using your talents to positively affect communities.
• Embracing change to best serve the ultimate needs of the client.
• Communicating with clients and leading collaboration internally and externally.

You bring to the team:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• PTOE preferred but not required.
• Minimum of 4 years of traffic or transportation engineering experience.
• Experience preparing traffic impact studies, transportation analyses, or traffic operations evaluations, and/or traffic design
• Self-motivation in project execution.
• Experience coordinating with public agencies.
• Working knowledge of traffic engineering principles, transportation planning concepts, and applicable design standards.

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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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