Associate Civil Engineer (Rail Track)
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 11, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 5, 2026. Olsson scores B on the Alion truth index.
Company Description
We are Olsson. We engineer and design solutions that improve the world around us. As a company, we promise to always be responsive, transparent, and focused on results - for our people, our clients, and our company.
We’re a people-centric firm, so it’s no surprise our greatest asset is our people. The impact this creates is an environment that encourages our people to grow and be creative with their talents. This approach builds a culture that is uniquely Olsson. It allows us to grow our people as we grow our business. This, in turn, creates a lasting impact on the world around us.
Job Description
As an Associate Engineer for Olsson’s Rail Track team, you will contribute to the design and delivery of rail infrastructure projects for freight rail, industrial, and other rail clients. You will apply your engineering experience to track design, project execution, technical calculations, plan production, quality control, and coordination with multidisciplinary project teams. You may also support project scheduling, estimating, field activities, and client needs throughout various stages of project development.
Primary duties and responsibilities:
- Performs engineering design and plan production for rail track and related civil infrastructure projects using established engineering standards, procedures, and design criteria.
- Develops track alignments, profiles, grading, drainage, and other design elements associated with rail infrastructure projects.
- 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 to support successful project delivery.
- Completes assigned portions of projects with increasing independence while receiving guidance from senior-level staff on more complex assignments.
- Assists with quality control reviews to help ensure project deliverables meet client requirements and applicable standards.
- 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 on routine assignments.
- May travel to project sites and work in various terrain and weather conditions during field investigations, construction observation, or other project activities.
Qualifications
You are passionate about:
- Working collaboratively with others
- Having ownership in the work you do
- Using your talents to positively affect communities and infrastructure
You bring to the team:
- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering.
- Engineer Intern (EI) certification or the ability to obtain it.
- Previous engineering experience, preferably involving rail, transportation, or civil infrastructure design.
- 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 and take increasing ownership of assigned project tasks.
- Understanding of consulting project delivery, including the importance of quality, schedule, budget, and client service.
- Valid driver’s license and a good driving history.
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.
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.
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