Olsson Associates

Project Engineer (Rail Track Terminal/Intermodal)

Olsson Associates$95K — $115K *
Omaha, NE 68104In-Person
Transportation
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • PE license required
  • 8+ years of project experience in rail track design
  • Bachelor's degree in civil engineering
  • Proven ability to manage contracts and lead teams
  • Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
  • Valid driver's license and willingness to travel as needed

Responsibilities

  • Define project scopes, schedules, and budgets
  • Lead cross-functional teams on intermodal rail designs
  • Serve as primary liaison for clients and stakeholders
  • Monitor project progress and manage associated risks
  • Mentor team members on project management best practices
  • Build strong client relationships to secure future opportunities

Benefits

  • 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
Full Job Description
Job Description

As a Project Manager for Olsson's Rail Track Team, you will lead the delivery of complex terminal and intermodal rail projects from concept through completion. Your responsibilities will include overseeing track and civil design efforts, managing project execution and schedules, conducting quality control reviews, and developing cost estimates. You'll also contribute to scope development, support business development initiatives, and drive process improvements to enhance efficiency and quality across deliverables.

What you'll do:
  • Define project scopes, schedules, and budgets-and keep them on track.
  • Lead cross-functional teams on intermodal or other rail terminal designs, aligning skills and resources with project goals.
  • Serve as the primary liaison for clients and internal stakeholders.
  • Monitor progress, manage risks, and ensure top-tier quality and compliance.
  • Mentor team members on project management best practices.
  • Build strong client relationships to secure future opportunities.


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:

  • PE license required.
  • 8+ years of project experience in rail track design.
  • Bachelor's degree in civil engineering required.
  • Proven ability to manage contracts, lead teams, and exceed client expectations.
  • Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
  • Valid driver's license and willingness to travel as needed.


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Additional Information

Olsson specializes in engineering and design, client advisory services, planning, field services, and environmental. Improving the world has been our mindset from the very beginning, back when Olsson first opened for business in 1956. And it will be our mindset for years to come.

As an Olsson employee, you will:
  • Receive a competitive 401(k) match
  • Be empowered to build your career with tailored development paths
  • Have the possibility for flexible work arrangements
  • Engage in work that has a positive impact on communities
  • Participate in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles

In addition, full-time employees will receive our traditional benefits package (health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.) and the opportunity to participate in a bonus system that rewards performance.

About Olsson Associates

Olsson Associates is a multi-disciplinary engineering and design firm that provides a wide range of services, including planning and design, engineering, field services, environmental and technology. The company was founded in 1956 and is headquartered in Lincoln, Nebraska. Olsson Associates has over 30 offices across the United States and employs over 1,200 people. The company serves clients in various industries, including transportation, water, energy, and commercial. Olsson Associates is committed to sustainability and has implemented various initiatives to reduce its environmental impact.
Learn more about Olsson Associates
Size
1,200 employees
Industry
Founded
1956

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