Job Description

As an Engineer on our Rail team, you will provide basic project design through CAD drafting, instruct drafters on how to create drawings of designs, and prepare project schedules for projects involving railroad bridges and supporting structures. You may also perform research, write technical reports, 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.

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
• Must obtain Engineer Intern (EI) certificate
• Minimum of 2 years prior experience working with Railroad Structures
• Experience supporting railroad projects and clients
• Strong problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail
• Dependable actions and honest communication in a team environment
• Ability to leverage software for modeling, calculation, automation, and rapid drafting
• Ideal candidate would have a survey and/or structure design background
• Applicable experience coordinating with other railroad engineering disciplines.
• 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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