Rail Geotechnical Internship — Hands-On Civil Engineering

Olsson; La Vista (NE); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Career development paths

Flexible work arrangements

Wellness program

Bonus potential

Job summary

Olsson is seeking a student intern for the Rail Geotechnical and Construction Services team in Nebraska. You will perform hands-on geotechnical work, assist with design calculations, and support field operations across railroad projects.

Freshmen and sophomores are encouraged to apply, with potential placement in Lincoln or Omaha offices. You will gain exposure to geotechnical design, construction management, and multiple design phases while contributing to real-world rail projects and client

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in civil engineering with interest in geotechnical/rail projects.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Proficiency with MS Office suite and ability to learn internal tools.

Responsibilities

• Assist geotechnical engineers with designs, calculations, and deliverables for railroad projects.
• Support soils laboratory activities and field operations including drilling and construction observation.
• Collaborate with design teams through different project phases to implement geotechnical solutions.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Team collaboration

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Pursuing civil engineering degree

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Willing to travel

Part-time during school year / full‑t‑

Education

Pursuing a degree in civil engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Olsson is seeking a student intern for the Rail Geotechnical and Construction Services team in Nebraska. You will perform hands-on geotechnical work, assist with design calculations, and support field operations across railroad projects.

Freshmen and sophomores are encouraged to apply, with potential placement in Lincoln or Omaha offices. You will gain exposure to geotechnical design, construction management, and multiple design phases while contributing to real-world rail projects and client