Project Traffic Engineer — Rail

Job overview

The Project Traffic Engineer — Rail role is onsite in Omaha, NE. Compensation is not specified for this location; the posting lists pay ranges for Colorado and Minnesota only. The role supports Olsson’s Rail Traffic team, which works on railroad coordination and projects intended to improve safety and mobility. The engineer contributes to traffic and preemption analysis and design, site visits, plan and study reviews, and project coordination. The role combines technical engineering with client interaction and project delivery for railroads, transportation agencies, and consultants.

What you'll do

• Assist with traffic and preemption analysis and design
• conduct site visits
• contribute to reviewing and preparing plans and studies
• collaborate with team members on complex projects
• coordinate with clients and project partners
• travel occasionally to job sites and client meetings.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

project traffic engineer

rail

omaha ne

olsson

traffic engineering

rail coordination

traffic signal preemption

grade crossing safety

transportation projects

civil engineering

professional engineer license

occasional travel

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

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

Why this role

Requires a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, a Professional Engineer license, 6+ years of traffic or transportation engineering experience, and proficiency in AutoCAD, Synchro, or similar software.

About the employer

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