Transportation Engineer - Traffic/Technology

Olsson; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a purpose-driven engineering firm focused on improving communities through innovative design and engineering solutions. As a traffic engineer, you will leverage your expertise to deliver high-quality projects, from traffic signal design to safety studies. Collaborate with a talented team, provide mentorship to junior staff, and engage in meaningful work that positively impacts the community. This established firm values its employees, offering an environment that fosters growth and ownership through its Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Embrace the opportunity to make a difference while advancing your career in a supportive and dynamic workplace.

Benefits

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

401(k) match

Wellness program

Bonus system

Flexible work arrangements

Health care

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of engineering experience required.
• EI certificate or PE license is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Utilize CAD software to create detailed design plans.
• Conduct traffic studies and analyze traffic patterns.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Team collaboration

Engineering design judgement

Traffic analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microstation

Synchro

Job description

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Company Description
We are Olsson, a team-based, purpose-driven engineering and design firm. Our solutions improve communities and our people make it possible.

Our most meaningful asset is our people, and we are dedicated to providing an environment where they can continue to learn, grow, and thrive. Our entrepreneurial spirit is what has allowed us — and will continue to allow us — to grow. The result? Inspired people, amazing designs, and projects with purpose.

Job Description
Olsson's Traffic/Technology team provides clients with a single resource for both traditional and niche traffic services. Our team handles traffic operation studies, pedestrian circulation studies, and intersection improvement/design projects. We specialize in traffic signal design and have notable expertise in signal timing. Additionally, we work on pavement marking design, street lighting analysis and design, DMS boards, bike ped-trail alignments, and evaluating and designing Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS). Our team is also proficient in more complex projects, including conducting citywide safety studies and improving signal systems.

As a traffic engineer, you will leverage your experience and judgement to provide high-quality solutions to meet engineering design needs. Your responsibilities will include utilizing CAD software to create detailed design plans, conducting and supporting traffic studies, analyzing traffic patterns and data, contributing to a variety of different projects, and providing mentorship and technical guidance to less experienced staff.

We have one current opening and will consider candidates interested in being located out of our Lincoln, NE or Omaha, NE office location.

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:

• Strong communication skills
• Ability to contribute and work well on a team
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
• 2-5 years of engineering experience
• EI certificate or PE license
• Experience with AutoCAD and/or Microstation (or similar software)
• Synchro experience is preferred, but not required

Additional Information
Olsson is a nationally recognized, employee-owned firm specializing in planning and design, engineering, field services, environmental, and technology. Founded in 1956 on the very mindset that drives us today, we’re here to improve communities by making them more sustainable, better connected, and more efficient. Simply put, we work to leave the world better than we found it.

As an Olsson employee, you’ll receive our traditional benefits package (health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.), plus you’ll:

• Become an owner in the company after your first year through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Engage in work that has a positive impact in communities
• Receive an excellent 401(k) match
• Participate in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles
• Benefit from a bonus system that rewards performance
• Have the possibility for flexible work arrangements

Olsson is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Civil Engineering