Experienced 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 Experienced Designer for the Rail Signal team, you will provide overall technical expertise to the design staff. You will lead quality assurance/quality control and act as an advisor on complex projects. You will direct and manage project staff on technical aspects of projects including coordination with all disciplines involved on projects.

Requirements

• Strong communication skills
• Ability to contribute and work well on a team
• Associate’s degree in a related field preferred
• 3-6 years of rail signal design experience
• Working and applied knowledge of MicroStation
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Exemplary attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Perform intermediate- to advanced-level design while working under minimal direction and supervision
• Select and recommend design approaches as well as prepare preliminary designs for engineering staff
• Execute a range of advanced drafting and design responsibilities, including performing calculations, revising drawings, identifying material requirements, and evaluating project specifications
• Provide training or act as a mentor for less experienced staff
• May attend client meetings

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: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees