Entry-Level Designer - Rail Signal

Olsson • Omaha, NE

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About The Position

Olsson’s Rail Signal 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. The Rail Signal team focuses on providing crossing and wayside signal design services for the Rail Sector. As an Entry-Level Designer on the Rail Signal team, you will undertake a range of drafting and design tasks aimed at developing your knowledge and experience with engineering personnel, methods, practices, and software, all under direct supervision. In this role, you will collaborate closely with technical staff to identify optimal solutions for engineering and design requirements. We have one current opening and will consider candidates interested in being located out of our Omaha, NE office location.

Requirements

• Strong communication skills
• Ability to contribute and work well on a team
• Associate’s degree in a related field preferred
• Capability of achieving proficiency in MicroStation
• Experience in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Solid interpersonal, problem-solving, and decision-making skills

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree in a related field preferred
• Capability of achieving proficiency in MicroStation

Responsibilities

• Assist with basic computer-aided design operations including, but not limited to, annotation, red line corrections, and plan publishing
• Use design software programs to draft plans or incorporate information from past, current, and ongoing projects into models
• Perform engineering support tasks such as gathering data, updating and maintaining computer files, preparing copies of drawings, and documenting design changes
• Include essential information in project production sheets, such as dimension and layout plans, title sheets, and detail sheets
• Obtain initial instructions or direction from a supervisor or project manager, as all work requires supervisory approval

Benefits

• Receive a competitive 401(k) match
• 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
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees