Geotechnical Engineer — Rail

Job overview

The Geotechnical Engineer — Rail role may be based at or near an Olsson office, with proximity to an airport also acceptable; the posting does not specify a remote or onsite arrangement. Compensation is not specified. The engineer supports Olsson’s Rail Construction and Administration Management team, which works on rail projects. The role connects site soil conditions with project structures by performing geotechnical design, proposal, and management work. It develops calculations, scopes, and schedules and visits job sites for observation, helping deliver constructible designs, meet deadlines, and communicate clearly with clients. Travel to varied sites and terrains is required.

What you'll do

• Perform geotechnical engineering design, project proposal, and management duties
• process design calculations
• develop project scopes and schedules
• travel to job sites for observation
• provide constructible designs, meet deadlines, and communicate with clients.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

geotechnical engineer

rail

olsson

rail construction

geotechnical design

project management

job-site observation

travel required

professional engineer

civil engineering

lincoln ne listing

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 401(k) match
• tailored career development paths
• possible flexible work arrangements
• wellness program
• full-time benefits package including health care, vision, dental, and paid time off
• performance bonus system.

Why this role

Requires a bachelor’s degree in civil or geotechnical engineering, professional engineer registration, and 4+ years of related geotechnical analysis and design experience; travel is required.

About the employer

Olsson is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.