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 performs rail track and related civil infrastructure design, develops alignments, profiles, grading, and drainage, and uses design and modeling software to prepare construction plans and other deliverables. It also involves engineering calculations, technical documentation, specifications, estimates, coordination, quality control, researching standards and regulations, and preparation of technical reports. The role completes assigned work with increasing independence and may guide less experienced staff and student interns on routine assignments. Travel to project sites and work in varying terrain and weather conditions may be required for field investigations, construction observation, or other project activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering.
• Engineer Intern (EI) certification or ability to obtain it.
• Previous engineering experience, preferably involving rail, transportation, or civil infrastructure design.
• 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 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 rail infrastructure design elements.
• 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 complex assignments.
• Assist with quality control reviews to ensure deliverables meet client requirements and applicable standards.
• Research applicable design standards, requirements, and regulations and assist with 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 varying terrain and weather conditions for field investigations, construction observation, or other project activities.
• May support project scheduling, estimating, field activities, and client needs.

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, paid time off, and other traditional benefits.
• Opportunity for full-time employees to participate in a performance-based bonus system.

What This Job Offers

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