Licensed Engineer - Railroad Bridge Design

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 on our Rail team, you will independently perform engineering and project management duties on small-to medium-sized projects involving railroad bridges and supporting structures, and meet client needs from conception to completion.

You will also process design calculations, assist with developing project scopes and schedules, and travel to job sites for observation.

The ideal candidate will have prior experience working on Class I Railroad Structures projects and the ability to work closely with clients.

We have one current opening and will consider candidates interested in being located out of our Omaha, NE, Lincoln, NE, Kansas City, MO, or Overland Park office locations.

Qualifications

You are passionate about :

• Working collaboratively with others
• Having ownership in the work you do
• Using your talents to positively affect communities

You bring to the team :

• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to contribute and work well on a team.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience.
• Prior experience supporting railroad projects.
• Strong problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail.
• 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.
• Ideal candidate would have a survey and / or structure design background.
• Must be a registered Professional Engineer.
• Experience in Microstation, Risa 3D analysis, and Bluebeam Revu 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

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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