Entry Level Traffic Engineer

Olsson • Irvine, CA

2d • $87,000 - $90,000

About The Position

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 an Entry-Level Engineer for the Rail Traffic team, you will assist with traffic and preemption analysis/design, perform site visits, assist with plan or study preparation, and work closely with others on complex projects. This position is an entry-level, engineer-in-training (EIT) developmental position that performs a variety of routine engineering assignments that strengthen knowledge and experience with engineering staff, methods, practices, and programs while under direct supervision. This position assists with generating ideas and creating designs that provide purposeful, high-quality solutions to successfully solve engineering and design needs. In this role, you can expect occasional travel to job sites for observation and to attend client meetings. We have one current opening and will consider candidates interested in being located out of our Irvine, CA office.

Requirements

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to contribute and work well on a team
• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering
• Possession of an Engineer Intern (EI) certificate or the ability to obtain one
• Solid interpersonal, problem-solving, and decision-making skills

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in AutoCAD, Synchro, or similar software preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist with traffic and preemption analysis/design
• Perform site visits
• Assist with plan or study preparation
• Work closely with others on complex projects
• Perform a variety of routine engineering assignments that strengthen knowledge and experience with engineering staff, methods, practices, and programs while under direct supervision
• Assist with generating ideas and creating designs that provide purposeful, high-quality solutions to successfully solve engineering and design needs

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
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees