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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.\nWe’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.\nJob Description\nAs 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.\nPrimary duties and responsibilities:\nPerforms engineering design and plan production for rail track and related civil infrastructure projects using established engineering standards, procedures, and design criteria.\nDevelops track alignments, profiles, grading, drainage, and other design elements associated with rail infrastructure projects.\nUtilizes design and modeling software to develop construction plans and other project deliverables.\nPerforms engineering calculations and assists with technical documentation, specifications, quantity estimates, and cost estimates.\nCoordinates with project managers, senior engineers, technicians, and other technical disciplines to support successful project delivery.\nCompletes assigned portions of projects with increasing independence while receiving guidance from senior-level staff on more complex assignments.\nAssists with quality control reviews to help ensure project deliverables meet client requirements and applicable standards.\nResearches applicable design standards, requirements, and regulations and assists with the preparation of technical reports.\nMay provide guidance and mentoring to less experienced staff and student interns on routine assignments.\nMay travel to project sites and work in various terrain and weather conditions during field investigations, construction observation, or other project activities.\nQualifications\nYou are passionate about:\nWorking collaboratively with others\nHaving ownership in the work you do\nUsing your talents to positively affect communities and infrastructure\nYou bring to the team:\nBachelor’s degree in civil engineering.\nEngineer Intern (EI) certification or the ability to obtain it.\nPrevious engineering experience, preferably involving rail, transportation, or civil infrastructure design.\nStrong communication and interpersonal skills.\nSolid problem-solving, organizational, and decision-making skills.\nAbility to research and interpret applicable engineering standards, requirements, and regulations.\nStrong mathematical and analytical abilities.\nWorking knowledge of, or the ability to become proficient in, MicroStation, OpenRail, and related rail design software.\nAbility to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary project team and take increasing ownership of assigned project tasks.\nUnderstanding of consulting project delivery, including the importance of quality, schedule, budget, and client service.\nValid driver’s license and a good driving history.\nAdditional Information\nOlsson 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.\nAs an Olsson employee, you will:\nReceive a competitive 401(k) match\nBe empowered to build your career with tailored development paths\nHave the possibility for flexible work arrangements\nEngage in work that has a positive impact on communities\nParticipate in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles\nIn 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.\nOlsson 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.\nOlsson 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. 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