Project Engineer - Rail Traffic
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 DOTs, local agencies, and other consultants on projects intended to improve safety and mobility nationwide. The role offers opportunities to develop technical expertise, project management skills, client service, and project delivery capabilities beyond technical design work. As a Project Engineer on the Rail Traffic team, 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 client meetings may be expected. The team provides services including traffic signal preemption design, grade crossing safety design, traffic operations studies, and related work.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
- 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.
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.
- 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 for full-time employees to participate in a performance-based bonus system.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
