Olsson Looking for Traffic Engineer – Rail Traffic & Public Projects (Remote) at Lincoln, NE  Full Time

We are Olsson, a team-based, purpose-driven engineering and design firm. Our solutions improve communities and our people make it possible.

Our most meaningful asset is our people, and we are dedicated to providing an environment where they can continue to learn, grow, and thrive. Our entrepreneurial spirit is what has allowed us – and will continue to allow us – to grow. The result? Inspired people, amazing designs, and projects with purpose.

Job Description

If you are a dedicated professional with a proven interest in the rail sector, and your past experiences with railroads or rail-focused consultants have equipped you with valuable insights, we encourage you to apply!

As a Traffic Engineer – Rail Traffic & Public Projects, you will assist with the coordination of public projects on behalf of our railroad clients which includes project management services, coordination with various government agency project sponsors, progressing project assignments from cradle-to-grave, and providing timely reporting and communication to our rail clients.

You may travel to job sites for observation and attend client meetings.Travel expectations for this position are estimated at 25% – 30% and will be required to visit different projects across multiple states.

*Olsson currently hasone opportunityfor a Traffic Engineer – Rail Traffic & Public ProjectsCandidates can live in the western two thirds of the U.S. and work remotely orwork out of any Olsson office location in these regions/areas.

Qualifications

You are passionate about:

• Working collaboratively with others
• Providing industry leading client service
• Having ownership in the work you do
• Using your talents to positively affect communities

You bring to the team:

• Excellentwrittenand verbalcommunicationskills
• Ability to contribute and work well on a team
• Bachelor’s degree inCivil Engineering
• 0-4 yearstraffic or transportation engineering experience
• Proficiency inAutoCAD(or similar software)
• Proficiency in Synchro (or similar software)
• Interest in improving safety and rail operations
• Ability to handle the coordinationof project management tasks
• The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner
• The ability to travel to project locations is required

Additional Information

Olsson is a nationally recognized, employee-owned firm specializing in planning and design, engineering, field services, environmental, and technology. Founded in 1956 on the very mindset that drives us today, we’re here to improve communities by making them more sustainable, better connected, and more efficient. Simply put, we work to leave the world better than we found it.

As an Olsson employee, you’ll receive our traditional benefits package (health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.), plus you’ll:

• 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

Olsson is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.

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Olsson Associates is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other classes protected by applicable law.

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