Job Description

As a Railroad Public Project Construction Observer, you will coordinate and facilitate 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.

This role will require 85%-90% travel to various locations within the continental United States.

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
• Willingness to learn and ask questions
• Positive attitude
• Associate or Bachelors degree from a technical or four-year school preferred
• 2-5 years of field construction/OSHA experience preferred
• 2-5 years of experience with Class I or Shortline railroad preferred
• May be a registered professional engineer or hold other certifications
• Interest in improving safety and rail operations
• Ability to handle complex 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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