Olsson Associates

Project Traffic Engineer

Olsson Associates$75K — $95K *
Transportation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
  • Minimum of 6 years traffic engineering experience
  • Professional Engineer (PE) License
  • Strong communication skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

Responsibilities

  • Perform detailed engineering tasks including project design and cost estimates
  • Prepare project documents to align with scope, schedule, and budget
  • Independently execute complex assignments requiring innovative techniques
  • Coordinate design tasks with cross-functional teams and direct members
  • Collaborate with project managers on design execution and address challenges
  • Assist in developing project scope of work and schedules
  • Supervise and review work for less experienced staff
  • Maintain project and client documentation in management systems

Benefits

  • Competitive 401(k) match
  • Tailored professional development opportunities
  • Flexible work arrangement possibilities
  • Engagement in community-impacting projects
  • Wellness program for balanced lifestyles
  • Comprehensive health care package including dental and vision
  • Paid time off and performance bonus opportunities
Full Job Description
Job Description

Olsson's traffic experts provide clients with a single resource for traditional services such as traffic operations studies, pedestrian circulation studies, and intersection improvement/design projects. They are also proficient in more complex projects, including conducting citywide safety studies, signal timing, improving signal systems, and evaluating and designing Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS). Traffic design includes traffic signals, roundabouts, pavement marking, signing, and temporary traffic control.

As a Project Engineer for the Traffic/Technology team, you will independently make decisions regarding engineering complexities. You will generate ideas and create designs that provide purposeful, high-quality solutions to successfully solve engineering and design needs. You may supervise staff and provide guidance related largely to overall objectives, critical issues, and new concepts.

Primary Responsibilities:
  • Perform detailed engineering tasks such as project design, cost estimates, and design calculations utilizing advanced knowledge and experience.
  • Prepare project documents and adhere to project scope, schedule, and budget to ensure alignment with project objectives.
  • Independently perform complex assignments that require development of new and improved techniques and procedures.
  • Coordinate across other Olsson teams and direct team members on design tasks.
  • Work closely with project managers on execution of design work, report overall progress, and inform project managers of any potential challenges to ensure project goals and objectives are met.
  • Assist with project scope of work and schedule or portions of them and may attend client meetings.
  • May supervise, coordinate, and review work for less experienced staff members.
  • Maintain project and client information in the firm's project management system.
  • 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 Civil Engineering.
  • Minimum of 6 (six) years traffic engineering experience.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) License.

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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
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Founded
1956

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