Project Traffic Engineer

Olsson•Des Moines, IA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Project Engineer for the Traffic/Technology team, you will independently make decisions regarding engineering complexities. You will generate ideas and create designs that provide purposeful, high-quality solutions to successfully solve engineering and design needs. You may supervise staff and provide guidance related largely to overall objectives, critical issues, and new concepts.

Requirements

Strong communication skills.
Ability to contribute and work well on a team.
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
Minimum of 6 (six) years traffic engineering experience.
Professional Engineer (PE) License.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Perform detailed engineering tasks such as project design, cost estimates, and design calculations utilizing advanced knowledge and experience.
Prepare project documents and adhere to project scope, schedule, and budget to ensure alignment with project objectives.
Independently perform complex assignments that require development of new and improved techniques and procedures.
Coordinate across other Olsson teams and direct team members on design tasks.
Work closely with project managers on execution of design work, report overall progress, and inform project managers of any potential challenges to ensure project goals and objectives are met.
Assist with project scope of work and schedule or portions of them and may attend client meetings.
May supervise, coordinate, and review work for less experienced staff members.
Maintain project and client information in the firm’s project management system.
May travel and work in all types of terrain and weather conditions at project sites in various stages of construction.