Licensed Transportation Engineer - Roadway

Olsson; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Flexible work arrangements

Wellness program

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Overland Park, KS is seeking a Licensed Transportation Engineer to perform engineering and project management duties on roadway design projects. The ideal candidate will have at least 4 years of experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively within a team. Responsibilities include preparing design documents and coordinating with team members for project success. This role offers competitive benefits and opportunities for career development in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Registered Professional Engineer (PE) in Kansas or ability to obtain within six months.
• Minimum of 4+ years of related engineering experience.
• Knowledge of municipal and DOT standards and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering and project management duties on roadway projects.
• Prepare planning and design documents.
• Coordinate with other teams, technical staff, and clients.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Team collaboration

Project management

Planning and design documentation

Design calculations

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, emphasis in transportation

Tools

MicroStation Open Roads Designer

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Licensed Transportation Engineer - Roadway

Overland Park, KS

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

Olsson provides multidisciplinary design services for transportation‑related projects including urban and rural highways, interchanges, and municipal roadways. As a Licensed Engineer on the Roadway team, you will perform various engineering and project management duties on roadway projects including prepare planning and design documents, process design calculations and preparing cost estimates. You will coordinate with other Olsson teams, professional staff, technical staff, and clients. You may also travel to job sites for observation and attend client meeting.

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
• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, with an emphasis in transportation preferred
• A minimum of 4+ years of related engineering experience
• Experience with MicroStation Open Roads Designer or AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE) in the state of Kansas, or the ability to obtain within six months
• Knowledge of municipal and DOT standards and procedures

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.