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Rail Track Engineer

Loveland, CO; Omaha, NE

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 an Assistant 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 also support marketing and business development efforts, coordinate with technical staff, and promote efficiencies in producing quality work.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

+ Assists with project design elements for engineering projects utilizing familiarity with standard techniques and established methods.

+ Performs entry-level plan production and receives clearly defined instructions for necessary tasks.

+ Gains knowledge and experience working within design and modeling software.

+ Receives guidance from senior level staff to assist with project schedules and technical engineering calculations.

+ Contributes to limited portions of a broader project while under direct supervision.

+ Gathers and prepares research to assist with the assembly of technical reports.

+ May provide mentoring to student interns by answering questions and offering guidance with routine assignments.

+ May travel and work in all types of terrain and weather conditions at project sites in various stages of construction.

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 possess or obtain Engineer Intern certificate (EI).

+ Adept in verbal and written communication.

+ Has solid interpersonal, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

+ Has the ability to diligently research applicable requirements and regulations.

+ Has advanced mathematical and analytical abilities.

+ Has working knowledge (or the ability to become proficient) in applicable technologies.

+ Understands their role in quality management.

+ Develops an understanding of how the firm operates as a consulting business and how this role contributes to the success of the organization.

+ Has a valid driver’s license and a good driving history.

Actual compensation will vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, geographic location, skills, education, and internal equity.

Colorado Pay Range

$71,000-$94,000USD

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 on 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

**Please note:** The benefits listed above apply to full-time employees. If you're applying for an internship, you can learn more about internship-specific offerings and experiences at Olsson by visiting https://www.olsson.com/internships .

Olsson is an Equal Opportunity 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, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, military status, or other protected status.

Olsson understands the importance of privacy and is committed to protecting job applicants’ personal information. Pursuant to the California Consumer Privacy Act, as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (collectively, the “CCPA”), this notice explains Olsson’s practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information for job applicants residing in California. Please read this Notice carefully to understand our privacy practices.

For more information about the types of information we collect and how we use it in connection with your general access and use of our website, please review our general California Privacy Noticehere (https://www.olsson.com/privacy-policy) .

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