Project Engineer (Rail Track)

We are Olsson. We engineer and design solutions that improve the world around us. As a company, we promise to always be responsive, transparent, and focused on results – for our people, our clients, and our company.

We’re a people-centric firm, so it’s no surprise our greatest asset is our people. The impact this creates is an environment that encourages our people to grow and be creative with their talents. This approach builds a culture that is uniquely Olsson. It allows us to grow our people as we grow our business. This, in turn, creates a lasting impact on the world around us.

As a Project Engineer for Olsson’s Rail Track Team, you will be responsible for a wide variety of tasks including track & civil design, project execution, quality control reviews, scheduling, estimating, and potential travel for projects. You will coordinate projects with other Olsson teams, perform and coordinate design aspects of projects; direct team members on design tasks; maintain project records; coordinate with clients and attend client meetings. You will also assist with developing project scope of work and schedule, support marketing and business development efforts, coordinate with technical staff, and promote efficiencies in producing quality work.

• Olsson currently has an opportunity for a Project Engineer with our Omaha, NE team. Candidates can live anywhere in the United States and work remotely.

You are passionate about:

• Working collaboratively with others
• Having ownership in the work you do
• Track and Civil Engineering Design
• Project Management
• Collaborating with technical staff
• Solving complex problems

You bring to the team:

• Strong communication skills and experience working with clients
• Ability to contribute and work well on a team
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
• 6 or more years of engineering experience with Freight/Commuter Railroad Track Design
• Experience managing railroad projects and/or leading discipline design
• Must be a registered Professional Engineer
• Motivated towards project execution and completion
• Dependable actions and honest communication in a team environment
• Ability to leverage software for modeling, calculation, automation, and rapid drafting
• Applicable experience coordinating with other railroad engineering disciplines.
• Experience in MicroStation or AutoCAD preferred.

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Additional Information

Olsson specializes in engineering and design, client advisory services, planning, field services, and environmental. Improving the world has been our mindset from the very beginning, back when Olsson first opened for business in 1956. And it will be our mindset for years to come.

As an Olsson employee, you will:

• Receive a competitive 401(k) match
• Be empowered to build your career with tailored development paths
• Have the possibility for flexible work arrangements
• Engage in work that has a positive impact on communities
• Participate in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles

In addition, full-time employees will receive our traditional benefits package (health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.) and the opportunity to participate in a bonus system that rewards performance.

Olsson is an Equal Opportunity 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, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, military status, or other protected status.

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