Project Engineer - Rail Traffic & Public Projects (Remote)

ZipRecruiter; Phoenix (AZ); Remote; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Project Engineer to join their rail traffic team. This role involves collaborating with skilled professionals to deliver innovative traffic solutions that enhance community safety and efficiency. You will engage in meaningful projects that require your expertise in traffic signal design and operations studies. The company fosters a supportive environment that empowers employees to grow and thrive, while also offering a robust benefits package including stock ownership opportunities. If you're passionate about making a positive impact through engineering, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

401(k) match

Wellness program

Flexible work arrangements

Performance bonus system

Qualifications

• 4-10 years of traffic or transportation engineering experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) License is required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Team collaboration

Problem-solving skills

Math skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Synchro

Job description

Job Description

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, or Phoenix, AZ.

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:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to contribute and work well on a team
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
• 4-10 years 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

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 in 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

Olsson is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, 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, sex, national origin, age, disability, or military status.