Senior Traffic Engineer - Rail

Olsson; United States; Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 173,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Wellness program

Bonus program

Job summary

Olsson is seeking a Senior Engineer for the Rail Traffic team to lead traffic engineering and railroad coordination efforts. You will own project delivery, engage with clients, and coordinate with Class I railroads, state DOTs, and other consultants to improve safety and mobility nationwide.

The role emphasizes technical leadership, site visits, plan reviews, and cross-functional collaboration with a focus on delivering successful project outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• 8+ years of traffic or transportation engineering experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to contribute and work well on a team.
• Strong problem-solving and math skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site visits and field observations.
• Review and prepare plans and/or studies.
• Collaborate with team on complex projects.
• Travel to job sites for observations and client meetings as needed.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Math skills

Ownership mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Company Description

We are Olsson. We engineer and design solutions that improve the world around us. As a company, we promise to always be responsive, transparent, and focused on results – for our people, our clients, and our company.

We’re a people-centric firm, so it’s no surprise our greatest asset is our people. The impact this creates is an environment that encourages our people to grow and be creative with their talents. This approach builds a culture that is uniquely Olsson. It allows us to grow our people as we grow our business. This, in turn, creates a lasting impact on the world around us.

Job Description

Unlike traditional traffic engineering roles, Olsson's Rail Traffic team combines traffic engineering with railroad coordination and project delivery. Our engineers are encouraged to develop technical expertise and project management skills. You can expect direct client interaction, project coordination, and ownership of project delivery activities as you work with Class I railroads, state DOTs, local agencies, and other consultants on projects that improve safety and mobility nationwide. This is position is your pathway to technical leadership in a niche market.

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 a Senior Engineer for the Rail Traffic team, you can build your career by developing expertise in traffic and preemption analysis and design. Your responsibilities will include conducting site visits, reviewing and preparing plans and/or studies, and collaborating closely with team members on complex projects. This position offers an opportunity to engage in multifaceted tasks that are crucial for successful project outcomes.

Senior Engineers on the Rail Traffic team can expect occasional travel to job sites for observation and to attend client meetings.

Qualifications

You are passionate about:

• Working collaboratively with others.
• 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
• Must possess a Professional Engineer (PE) license
• 8+ years of traffic or transportation engineering experience
• Strong problem-solving and math skills

$125,000 - $173,000 USD

$115,000 - $160,000 USD

Additional Information

Olsson specializes in engineering and design, client advisory services, planning, field services, and environmental. Improving the world has been our mindset from the very beginning, back when Olsson first opened for business in 1956. And it will be our mindset for years to come.

As an Olsson employee, you will:

• Be empowered to build your career with tailored development paths
• Have the possibility for flexible work arrangements
• Engage in work that has a positive impact on communities
• Participate in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles

In addition, full-time employees will receive our traditional benefits package (health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.) and the opportunity to participate in a bonus system that rewards performance.

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