Project Traffic Engineer - Rail

Olsson • Lincoln, NE

36d • $114,000 - $174,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Olsson’s Rail Traffic experts serve as a comprehensive resource for clients, offering a range of services including traffic signal preemption design, grade crossing safety design, traffic operations studies, and other related services. As a Project Engineer within the Rail Traffic team, you will play a pivotal role in assisting with traffic and preemption analysis and design. Your responsibilities will include conducting site visits, contributing to the preparation of plans and studies, and collaborating closely with team members on complex projects. Project Engineers on the Rail Traffic team 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 working a remote or hybrid schedule out of our Irvine, Phoenix, Colorado Springs, Denver, Loveland, Omaha, and Lincoln office locations. This role offers flexible work options to accommodate diverse working preferences and promote work-life balance.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

• Conducting site visits
• Contributing to the preparation of plans and studies
• Collaborating closely with team members on complex projects
• Assisting with traffic and preemption analysis and design

Benefits

• health care
• vision
• dental
• paid time off
• excellent 401(k) match
• wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles
• bonus system that rewards performance
• flexible work arrangements

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees