Project Engineer - Rail Traffic

Olsson; Iowa Center (IA); Presencial; USD 90.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health care

Vision

Dental

Paid time off

Bonus program

Descripción de la vacante

Olsson is seeking a Project Engineer for its Rail Traffic team to help with traffic and preemption analysis and design. The role involves site visits, contributing to plans and studies, and collaborating with the team on complex projects for railroad clients and state/local agencies.

You will work with Class I railroads and DOTs, with occasional travel to job sites and client meetings, expanding your skills in project delivery and client service while leveraging your civil engineering background.

Formación

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

Responsabilidades

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

Conocimientos

Traffic engineering

Project coordination

AutoCAD

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Herramientas

AutoCAD

Synchro

Descripción del empleo

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

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