Transportation Engineer - Traffic & Technology

Olsson • Omaha, NE

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About The Position

Olsson’s Traffic & Technology team provides traffic operation studies, pedestrian circulation studies, intersection improvements and design, traffic signal design and timing, pavement marking design, street lighting analysis, and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS). The team also works on complex projects such as citywide safety studies and signal system improvements to enhance transportation infrastructure and serve communities.

As a Traffic Engineer, you will perform traffic studies, prepare design plans, and contribute to a range of transportation projects. The role is open to professionals at multiple experience levels, with candidates targeted at approximately 3 to 8 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities and ownership will be tailored to the selected candidate’s experience and expertise. You will design traffic signals, roundabouts, pavement markings, signing, temporary traffic control, and facilities for vehicular and multimodal users; evaluate transportation system safety and operational performance; analyze traffic data; and develop recommendations to improve mobility and roadway safety. You will collaborate with project managers, clients, and multidisciplinary teams, taking increasing ownership of project tasks, technical analyses, and design decisions. The role also involves applying engineering judgment and continuing to develop expertise in traffic operations, safety, transportation technology, and ITS.

There is one current opening, with candidates considered for the Lincoln, Nebraska, or Omaha, Nebraska, office locations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• 3–8 years of experience in traffic and/or transportation engineering.
• Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam and Engineer Intern (EI/EIT) certification.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD or similar design software.
• Working knowledge of the Highway Capacity Manual (HCM) and its application to traffic operations and capacity analyses.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to contribute and work effectively as part of a team.
• Passion for collaborative work, taking ownership, and using professional talents to positively affect communities.

Nice To Haves

• Professional Engineer (PE) licensure is welcomed but not required.
• Familiarity with Synchro.

Responsibilities

• Perform traffic studies and prepare design plans for transportation projects.
• Design traffic signals, roundabouts, pavement markings, signing, temporary traffic control, and facilities for vehicular and multimodal users.
• Evaluate the safety and operational performance of transportation systems.
• Analyze traffic data and develop recommendations to enhance mobility and roadway safety.
• Collaborate with project managers, clients, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Take increasing ownership of project tasks, technical analyses, and design decisions, depending on experience.
• Apply engineering judgment and continue developing expertise in traffic operations, safety, transportation technology, and ITS.

Benefits

• Competitive 401(k) match.
• Tailored career development paths.
• Possibility of flexible work arrangements.
• Work that has a positive impact on communities.
• Wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles.
• Traditional benefits package for full-time employees, including health care, vision, dental, and paid time off.
• Opportunity to participate in a performance-rewarding bonus system.

What This Job Offers

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