Transportation Engineer - Traffic & Technology
About The Position
Olsson’s Traffic & Technology team provides traffic operation studies, pedestrian circulation studies, intersection improvement 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 communities. The Transportation Engineer performs traffic studies, prepares design plans, and contributes to varied transportation projects. The role designs traffic signals, roundabouts, pavement markings, signing, temporary traffic control, and facilities for vehicular and multimodal users. It evaluates transportation-system safety and operational performance, analyzes traffic data, and develops recommendations to improve mobility and roadway safety. The engineer collaborates with project managers, clients, and multidisciplinary teams, taking on increasing ownership of project tasks, technical analyses, and design decisions according to experience. The position supports continued development in traffic operations, safety, transportation technology, and ITS. Olsson is seeking candidates with approximately 3–8 years of relevant experience and will tailor responsibilities and ownership to the selected candidate’s experience. One opening is available, with Lincoln or Omaha, Nebraska, as possible 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.
- Strong communication skills.
- Ability to contribute and work effectively as part of a team.
- Proficiency with AutoCAD or similar design software.
- Working knowledge of the Highway Capacity Manual (HCM) and its application to traffic operations and capacity analyses.
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 improve mobility and roadway safety.
- Collaborate with project managers, clients, and multidisciplinary teams.
- Take increasing ownership of project tasks, technical analyses, and design decisions based on experience.
- Apply engineering judgment and develop expertise in traffic operations, safety, transportation technology, and Intelligent Transportation Systems.
Benefits
- Competitive 401(k) match.
- Tailored career development paths.
- Possibility of flexible work arrangements.
- Wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles.
- Full-time employees receive health care, vision, dental, and paid time off.
- Full-time employees may participate in a performance bonus system.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
