Rail & Water Resources Project Engineer

Olsson; United States; Remote; USD 83,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Vision

Dental

Paid time off

Bonus program

Flexible work arrangements

Wellness program

Job summary

Olsson is seeking a Project Engineer on the Rail Water Resources team to support hydrologic/hydraulic analysis, modelling, and permitting across diverse sites. Travel to field locations will be required, including potential work from the Omaha, NE office.

You will collaborate with Olsson teams, manage project scopes, and mentor staff while delivering technically sound reports and drawings using leading software tools.

Qualifications

• PE license is required.
• Bachelor's degree in civil or environmental engineering.
• 4+ years of water resources engineering experience.
• Experience with floodplain management and permitting coordination with local/state/federal agencies.
• Proficiency in hydrologic/hydraulic modeling; master planning and stream restoration a plus.
• Experience with AutoCAD, MicroStation, GIS, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS or similar software.

Responsibilities

• Handle complex engineering tasks including hydrologic/hydraulic analysis and modeling.
• Prepare project documents aligned with scope, schedule, and budget.
• Develop new techniques and guide others on design tasks.
• Collaborate with project managers to report progress and identify challenges.
• Assist with scopes/schedules and client meetings.
• May supervise and provide guidance to less experienced staff.
• Maintain project and client information in the firm’s project management system.

Skills

Teamwork

Ownership

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil or environmental engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

GIS

HEC-RAS

HEC-HMS

Job description

Olsson is seeking a Project Engineer on the Rail Water Resources team to support hydrologic/hydraulic analysis, modelling, and permitting across diverse sites. Travel to field locations will be required, including potential work from the Omaha, NE office.

You will collaborate with Olsson teams, manage project scopes, and mentor staff while delivering technically sound reports and drawings using leading software tools.