Project Engineer - Rail Traffic & Public Projects (Remote)

Olsson Inc.; California (MO); Remote; USD 98,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Project Engineer focused on rail traffic and public projects. This role offers the chance to work collaboratively on impactful designs that enhance community connectivity and safety. You'll leverage your expertise in traffic engineering to conduct analyses, prepare studies, and engage in site visits, all while contributing to projects that matter. With a commitment to employee growth and ownership, this innovative firm provides a supportive environment where your skills can flourish. If you're passionate about making a difference and eager to take ownership of your work, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

401(k) match

Wellness program

Flexible work arrangements

Bonus system

Qualifications

• 6+ years of traffic or transportation engineering experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) License required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with traffic and preemption analysis/design.
• Perform site visits and assist with plan or study preparation.

Skills

Team Collaboration

Client Service

Problem-Solving

Math Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Synchro

Job description

Project Engineer - Rail Traffic & Public Projects (Remote)

Company Description

We are Olsson, a team-based, purpose-driven engineering and design firm. Our solutions improve communities, and our people make it possible.

Our most meaningful asset is our people, and we are dedicated to providing an environment where they can continue to learn, grow, and thrive. Our entrepreneurial spirit is what has allowed us — and will continue to allow us — to grow. The result? Inspired people, amazing designs, and projects with purpose.

Job Description

Olsson’s rail traffic experts provide clients with a single resource for services such as traffic signal preemption design, grade crossing safety design, traffic operations studies, and other related services. As Project Engineer for the rail traffic team, you will assist with traffic and preemption analysis/design, perform site visits, assist with plan or study preparation, and work closely with others on complex projects.

*Olsson currently has one opportunity for a Project Engineer located in Irvine, CA, Salt Lake City, UT, Denver, CO, Phoenix, AZ, Lincoln, NE, or Omaha, NE.

Qualifications

You are passionate about:

• Working collaboratively with others
• Providing industry leading client service
• Having ownership in the work you do
• Using your talents to positively affect communities

You bring to the team:

• Ability to contribute and work well on a team
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
• 6+ years of traffic or transportation engineering experience
• Professional Engineer (PE) License
• Proficiency in AutoCAD (or similar software)
• Proficiency in Synchro (or similar software)
• Strong problem-solving and math skills

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

$98,245 - $159,042 USD

Additional Information

Olsson is a nationally recognized, employee-owned firm specializing in planning and design, engineering, field services, environmental, and technology. Founded in 1956 on the very mindset that drives us today, we’re here to improve communities by making them more sustainable, better connected, and more efficient. Simply put, we work to leave the world better than we found it.

As an Olsson employee, you’ll receive our traditional benefits package (health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.), plus you’ll:

• Become an owner in the company after your first year through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Engage in work that has a positive impact on communities
• Receive an excellent 401(k) match
• Participate in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles
• Benefit from a bonus system that rewards performance
• Have the possibility for flexible work arrangements

Please note: The benefits listed above apply to full-time employees.

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.

Olsson understands the importance of privacy and is committed to protecting job applicants’ personal information.