Project Traffic Engineer, Rail

Job overview

The Project Traffic Engineer, Rail role is onsite in Des Moines, IA; compensation is not specified for this location. Olsson’s Rail Traffic team works on projects intended to improve safety and mobility. The engineer contributes to traffic and preemption analysis and design while coordinating project delivery with railroads, transportation agencies, clients, and consultants. The role combines technical work with client interaction and project coordination, supporting safe and effective rail-crossing and traffic operations projects.

What you'll do

• Assist with traffic and preemption analysis and design
• conduct site visits
• contribute to reviewing and preparing plans and studies
• coordinate with team members, Class I railroads, state DOTs, local agencies, clients, and consultants
• and support project delivery. Occasional travel to job sites and client meetings is expected.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

project traffic engineer

rail traffic

traffic engineering

railroad coordination

preemption analysis

traffic signal design

grade crossing safety

des moines ia

olsson

professional engineer license

autocad

synchro

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

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

Why this role

The Rail Traffic team combines traffic engineering with railroad coordination and project delivery; the role requires a Professional Engineer license and 6+ years of traffic or transportation engineering experience.

About the employer

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