Licensed Engineer - Rail Track

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

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

As a Licensed 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.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities :

• Performs various engineering duties related to evaluating, designing, and constructing plans for small to large-sized projects.
• Assists with preparation of project documents and is knowledgeable of project scope, schedule, and budget.
• Performs process design calculations and analyzes reports to prepare cost estimates and determine feasibility of projects.
• Applies knowledge and experience with standard techniques, methods, and procedures to assist with coordination of project design aspects.
• Communicates project development and progress with project managers and / or clients.
• Enters and maintains project information and client records in the firm’s project management system.
• May supervise and provide technical guidance to less experienced staff.
• May travel and work in all types of terrain and weather conditions at project sites in various stages of construction.

We have one current opening and will consider candidates interested in being located out of our Loveland, CO or Omaha, NE office location.

Qualifications

You are passionate about :

• Working collaboratively with others
• Having ownership in the work you do
• Using your talents to positively affect communities.
• Track and Civil Engineering Design
• 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
• Relevant engineering experience with Freight / Commuter Railroad Track Design
• Experience supporting railroad projects and / or 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.

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

Typical salary range for this position is $86,000 - 114,000, and is commensurate with experience relative to the position.

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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