Project Engineer - Rail Traffic

Olsson • Dallas, TX

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About The Position

Olsson’s Rail Traffic team combines traffic engineering with railroad coordination and project delivery. The team works with Class I railroads, state departments of transportation, local agencies, and other consultants on projects intended to improve safety and mobility. The role offers opportunities to build technical expertise and project management skills through client interaction, project coordination, and ownership of project delivery activities.

As a Project Engineer, you will assist with traffic and preemption analysis and design. You will conduct site visits, contribute to reviewing and preparing plans and studies, and collaborate with team members on complex projects. Occasional travel to job sites for observation and to attend client meetings is expected. Rail Traffic services include traffic signal preemption design, grade crossing safety design, traffic operations studies, and related services.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• Must possess a Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• At least 6 years of traffic or transportation engineering experience.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Synchro, or similar software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to contribute and work well on a team.
• Strong problem-solving and math skills.

Nice To Haves

• Passion for collaborative work, ownership of one’s work, and positively affecting communities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with traffic and preemption analysis and design.
• Conduct site visits.
• Contribute to the review and preparation of plans and studies.
• Collaborate with team members on complex projects.
• Coordinate projects and contribute to project delivery activities.
• Travel occasionally to job sites for observation and attend client meetings.

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 to participate in a performance-based bonus system.

What This Job Offers

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