Associate Civil Engineer (Rail Track)

Olsson • Omaha, NE

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About The Position

As an Associate Engineer on Olsson’s Rail Track team, you will contribute to the design and delivery of rail infrastructure projects for freight rail, industrial, and other rail clients. You will apply engineering experience to track design, project execution, technical calculations, plan production, quality control, and coordination with multidisciplinary project teams. You may also support project scheduling, estimating, field activities, and client needs throughout various stages of project development.

The position completes assigned project portions with increasing independence, while receiving guidance from senior-level staff on more complex assignments. It may involve travel to project sites and work in varied terrain and weather conditions during field investigations, construction observation, or other project activities.

Olsson describes itself as a people-centric engineering and design firm focused on responsive, transparent, and results-oriented work. The company offers career development, possible flexible work arrangements, and work intended to positively affect communities. Full-time employees receive a traditional benefits package and may participate in a performance-rewarding bonus system.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering.
• Engineer Intern (EI) certification or the ability to obtain it.
• Previous engineering experience; rail, transportation, or civil infrastructure design experience is preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Solid problem-solving, organizational, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to research and interpret applicable engineering standards, requirements, and regulations.
• Strong mathematical and analytical abilities.
• Working knowledge of, or the ability to become proficient in, MicroStation, OpenRail, and related rail design software.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary project team and take increasing ownership of assigned project tasks.
• Understanding of consulting project delivery, including quality, schedule, budget, and client service.
• Valid driver’s license and a good driving history.

Nice To Haves

• Previous engineering experience involving rail, transportation, or civil infrastructure design.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering design and plan production for rail track and related civil infrastructure projects using established engineering standards, procedures, and design criteria.
• Develop track alignments, profiles, grading, drainage, and other design elements for rail infrastructure projects.
• Use design and modeling software to develop construction plans and other project deliverables.
• Perform engineering calculations and assist with technical documentation, specifications, quantity estimates, and cost estimates.
• Coordinate with project managers, senior engineers, technicians, and other technical disciplines to support project delivery.
• Complete assigned project portions with increasing independence, receiving guidance from senior-level staff on more complex assignments.
• Assist with quality control reviews to help ensure deliverables meet client requirements and applicable standards.
• Research applicable design standards, requirements, and regulations and assist with preparing technical reports.
• May provide guidance and mentoring to less experienced staff and student interns on routine assignments.
• May travel to project sites and work in varied terrain and weather during field investigations, construction observation, or other project activities.
• May support project scheduling, estimating, field activities, and client needs throughout project development.

Benefits

• Competitive 401(k) match.
• Tailored career development paths.
• Possibility of flexible work arrangements.
• Wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles.
• Full-time employees receive health care, vision, dental, and paid time off.
• Opportunity for full-time employees to participate in a bonus system that rewards performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level