Rail & Water Resources Project Engineer

Olsson; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 83,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive 401(k) match

Flexible work arrangements

Wellness program

Bonus potential

Job summary

Olsson seeks a Project Engineer for the Rail Water Resources team. You will perform hydrologic/hydraulic analysis, assist with permits, and support field reconnaissance across terrains.

You will collaborate with project managers, develop design tasks, and travel occasionally to job sites. A PE license and civil/environmental degree are required; 4+ years of water resources experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil or environmental engineering.
• Professional engineering license (PE).
• 4+ years of water resources engineering experience.
• Experience with floodplain management and permitting coordination with local, state, and federal agencies.
• Proficiency in hydrologic and hydraulic modeling; master planning; stream restoration is a plus.
• Experience with AutoCAD, MicroStation, GIS, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS or other related hydrologic and hydraulic software is preferred.
• Strong communication skills and team collaboration.
• Ability to represent Olsson professionally.

Responsibilities

• Handle complex engineering tasks, including hydrologic/hydraulic analysis and modelling.
• Prepare project documents and ensure work aligns with scope, schedule, and budget.
• Independently develop new techniques, coordinate with Olsson teams, and guide others on design tasks.
• Collaborate with project managers to report progress and identify challenges.
• Assist with scopes and schedules as well as attend client meetings.
• May supervise and provide technical guidance to less experienced staff.
• Provide guidance related largely to overall objectives, critical issues, and new concepts.
• Maintain project and client information in the firm’s project management system.
• May travel and work in all types of terrain and weather conditions at project sites in various stages of construction.

Skills

PE license

4+ years water resources experience

Strong communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil/environmental engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

GIS

HEC-RAS

HEC-HMS

Job description

Olsson seeks a Project Engineer for the Rail Water Resources team. You will perform hydrologic/hydraulic analysis, assist with permits, and support field reconnaissance across terrains.

You will collaborate with project managers, develop design tasks, and travel occasionally to job sites. A PE license and civil/environmental degree are required; 4+ years of water resources experience.