Rail Traffic Project Engineer: Lead Design & Delivery

OpenKrill; United States; Remote; USD 108,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Tailored development paths

Flexible work arrangements

Positive impact on communities

Wellness program

Job summary

Olsson is seeking a Project Engineer for its Rail Traffic team, combining traffic engineering with railroad coordination and project delivery on nationwide projects. You will interact with clients, coordinate projects, and own delivery activities with Class I railroads and state/local agencies.

The role focuses on expanding beyond technical design into project delivery and client service, with opportunities to travel to job sites and attend client meetings.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Conduct site visits and assist with traffic and preemption analysis and design.
• Review and prepare plans and studies and collaborate with team on complex projects.
• Occasional travel to job sites for observation and meetings.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal comms

Team player

Strong problem-solving

Math skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

AutoCAD

Synchro

Job description

Olsson is seeking a Project Engineer for its Rail Traffic team, combining traffic engineering with railroad coordination and project delivery on nationwide projects. You will interact with clients, coordinate projects, and own delivery activities with Class I railroads and state/local agencies.

The role focuses on expanding beyond technical design into project delivery and client service, with opportunities to travel to job sites and attend client meetings.