Project Traffic Engineer - Rail

Olsson • St. Louis, MO

4d • $108,000 - $150,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Unlike traditional traffic engineering roles, Olsson's Rail Traffic team combines traffic engineering with railroad coordination and project delivery. Our engineers are encouraged to develop technical expertise and project management skills. You can expect direct client interaction, project coordination, and ownership of project delivery activities as you work with Class I railroads, state DOTs, local agencies, and other consultants on projects that improve safety and mobility nationwide. This is position is perfect for individuals seeking to expand their career beyond technical design work and develop skills in project delivery and client service.
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 review and preparation of plans and/or 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.

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

Nice To Haves

• Working collaboratively with others
• Having ownership in the work you do
• Using your talents to positively affect communities

Responsibilities

• Assisting with traffic and preemption analysis and design
• Conducting site visits
• Contributing to the review and preparation of plans and/or studies
• Collaborating closely with team members on complex projects
• Direct client interaction
• Project coordination
• Ownership of project delivery activities

Benefits

• Competitive 401(k) match
• Tailored development paths
• Possibility for flexible work arrangements
• Work that has a positive impact on communities
• Wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles
• Health care
• Vision
• Dental
• Paid time off
• Opportunity to participate in a bonus system that rewards performance

What This Job Offers

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