Associate Civil Engineer (Rail Track)

The role

You will contribute to the design and delivery of rail infrastructure projects for freight rail, industrial, and other rail clients. You will perform engineering design, plan production, and technical calculations for rail track and related civil infrastructure.

What you will do

• Performs engineering design and plan production for rail track and related civil infrastructure projects.
• Develops track alignments, profiles, grading, drainage, and other design elements.
• Utilizes design and modeling software to develop construction plans and other project deliverables.
• Performs engineering calculations and assists with technical documentation, specifications, quantity estimates, and cost estimates.
• Coordinates with project managers, senior engineers, technicians, and other technical disciplines.
• Completes assigned portions of projects with increasing independence.
• Assists with quality control reviews.
• Researches applicable design standards, requirements, and regulations and assists with the preparation of technical reports.
• May provide guidance and mentoring to less experienced staff and student interns.
• May travel to project sites and work in various terrain and weather conditions.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering.
• Engineer Intern (EI) certification or the ability to obtain it.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Solid problem-solving, organizational, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to research and interpret applicable engineering standards, requirements, and regulations.
• Strong mathematical and analytical abilities.
• Working knowledge of, or the ability to become proficient in, MicroStation, OpenRail, and related rail design software.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary project team.
• Understanding of consulting project delivery, including the importance of quality, schedule, budget, and client service.
• Valid driver’s license and a good driving history.

Nice to have

• Previous engineering experience, preferably involving rail, transportation, or civil infrastructure design.

Benefits

• Competitive 401(k) match
• Tailored development paths
• Possibility for flexible work arrangements
• Wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles
• Health care
• Vision
• Dental
• Paid time off
• Bonus system that rewards performance

About the company

Olsson is a people-centric engineering and design firm that provides solutions to improve the world. They have been in business since 1956.