Olsson Associates - Lincoln, NE
posted 12 days ago
Full-time - Entry Level
Lincoln, NE
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
About the position
As an Engineer on our Rail team, you will provide basic project design through CAD drafting, instruct drafters on how to create drawings of designs, and prepare project schedules for projects involving railroad bridges and supporting structures. You may also perform research, write technical reports, and travel to job sites for observation. The ideal candidate will have prior experience working on Class I Railroad structures projects and the ability to work closely with clients.
Responsibilities
- Provide basic project design through CAD drafting.
- Instruct drafters on how to create drawings of designs.
- Prepare project schedules for projects involving railroad bridges and supporting structures.
- Perform research and write technical reports.
- Travel to job sites for observation.
Requirements
- Strong communication skills.
- Ability to contribute and work well on a team.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering.
- Must obtain Engineer Intern (EI) certificate.
- Minimum of 2 years prior experience working with Railroad Structures.
- Experience supporting railroad projects and clients.
- Strong problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail.
- Dependable actions and honest communication in a team environment.
- Ability to leverage software for modeling, calculation, automation, and rapid drafting.
Nice-to-haves
- Ideal candidate would have a survey and/or structure design background.
- Applicable experience coordinating with other railroad engineering disciplines.
- Experience in Microstation, Risa 3D analysis, and Bluebeam Revu preferred.
Benefits
- Traditional benefits package (health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.).
- Become an owner in the company after your first year through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
- Engage in work that has a positive impact in communities.
- Receive an excellent 401(k) match.
- Participate in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles.
- Benefit from a bonus system that rewards performance.
- Have the possibility for flexible work arrangements.
