Project Engineer - Rail Traffic

Olsson; Iowa; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Vision/dental coverage

Paid time off

Bonus program

Job summary

Olsson’s Rail Traffic team is seeking a Project Engineer to support traffic and preemption analysis, site visits, and plan reviews for projects with Class I railroads, state DOTs, and local agencies.

This role offers opportunities to grow in project delivery, client service, and coordination across multidisciplinary teams, with occasional travel to job sites. Join a team focused on safety and mobility nationwide.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• 6+ years of traffic or transportation engineering experience.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Synchro, or similar software.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site visits and contribute to the review and preparation of plans and/or studies.
• Collaborate closely with team members on complex projects.
• Occasional travel to job sites for observation and client meetings.

Job description

We engineer and design solutions that improve the world around us. 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. Unlike traditional traffic engineering roles, Olsson's Rail Traffic team combines traffic engineering with railroad coordination and project delivery. Our engineers are encouraged to develop technical expertise and project management skills. You can expect direct client interaction, project coordination, and ownership of project delivery activities as you work with Class I railroads, state DOTs, local agencies, and other consultants on projects that improve safety and mobility nationwide. This position is perfect for individuals seeking to expand their career beyond technical design work and develop skills in project delivery and client service.

Olsson’s Rail Traffic experts serve as a comprehensive resource for clients, offering a range of services including traffic signal preemption design, grade crossing safety design, traffic operations studies, and other related services. As a Project Engineer within the Rail Traffic team, you will play a pivotal role in assisting with traffic and preemption analysis and design. Your responsibilities will include conducting site visits, contributing to the review and preparation of plans and/or studies, and collaborating closely with team members on complex projects.

Project Engineers on the Rail Traffic team can expect occasional travel to job sites for observation and to attend client meetings.

Using your talents to positively affect communities.

Olsson specializes in engineering and design, client advisory services, planning, field services, and environmental. Have the possibility for flexible work arrangements.

Engage in work that has a positive impact on communities.

Responsibilities

Your responsibilities will include conducting site visits, contributing to the review and preparation of plans and/or studies, and collaborating closely with team members on complex projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
• 6+ years of traffic or transportation engineering experience
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Synchro, or similar software

Compensation

Actual compensation will vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, geographic location, skills, education, and internal equity.

Actual compensation will vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, geographic location, skills, education, and internal equity.

Benefits

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.

Diversity & Inclusion

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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