Senior Traffic Engineer – Rail

Job overview

The Senior Traffic Engineer – Rail role is listed in Overland Park, KS; the posting describes occasional travel to job sites and client meetings. Compensation is not specified for this location; the posting lists pay ranges for Colorado and Minnesota only. Olsson’s Rail Traffic team works on railroad coordination and projects intended to improve safety and mobility. The role develops and applies traffic and preemption analysis and design expertise while contributing to project delivery. Through site visits, plan and study preparation, and collaboration with clients and project partners, the senior engineer supports rail traffic projects and can develop toward technical leadership in this specialty.

What you'll do

• Conduct site visits
• review and prepare plans and studies
• collaborate with team members on complex projects
• contribute to traffic and preemption analysis and design
• coordinate project delivery and interact with clients, Class I railroads, state DOTs, local agencies, and consultants
• travel occasionally to job sites for observation and client meetings.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior traffic engineer

rail traffic

traffic engineering

railroad coordination

preemption design

grade crossing safety

traffic operations studies

professional engineer license

overland park ks

olsson

occasional travel

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Competitive 401(k) match, tailored career development paths, possible flexible work arrangements, wellness program, health care, vision and dental coverage, paid time off, and potential performance bonus.

Why this role

Requires a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, a Professional Engineer (PE) license, and 8+ years of traffic or transportation engineering experience. The posting lists Colorado and Minnesota pay ranges, not a range for the listed Kansas location.

About the employer

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