Transportation Engineer - Traffic & Technology

Company Description

We are Olsson. 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.

We’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.

Job Description

Olsson’s Traffic & Technology team offers comprehensive traffic services, including traffic operation studies, pedestrian circulation studies, and intersection improvement/design projects. We specialize in traffic signal design and timing, pavement marking design, street lighting analysis, and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS). Our expertise also extends to complex projects like citywide safety studies and signal system improvements.

Through our work, we enhance transportation infrastructure and positively impact the communities we serve.

As a Traffic Engineer, you will perform traffic studies, prepare design plans, and contribute to the delivery of a wide variety of transportation projects. We are open to professionals at multiple experience levels and are specifically targeting candidates with approximately 3 to 8 years of relevant experience. The responsibilities and level of ownership for this position will be tailored based on the selected candidate’s experience and expertise.

You will design traffic signals, roundabouts, pavement markings, signing, temporary traffic control, and facilities for vehicular and multimodal users. Additionally, you will evaluate the safety and operational performance of transportation systems, analyze traffic data, and develop recommendations that enhance mobility and roadway safety.

In this role, you will collaborate with project managers, clients, and multidisciplinary teams while taking on increasing ownership of project tasks, technical analyses, and design decisions based on your experience level. You will apply sound engineering judgment and continue developing your expertise in traffic operations, safety, transportation technology, and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS).

We have one current opening and will consider candidates interested in being located out of our Lincoln, NE or Omaha, NE office locations.

Qualifications

• You are passionate about: Working collaboratively with others.
• Having ownership in the work you do.
• Using your talents to positively affect communities.
• You bring to the team: Strong communication skills.
• Ability to contribute and work effectively as part of a team.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• 3–8 years of experience in traffic and/or transportation engineering.
• Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam and Engineer Intern (EI/EIT) certification required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) licensure is welcomed but not required.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD or similar design software.
• Familiarity with Synchro preferred, but not required.
• Working knowledge of the Highway Capacity Manual (HCM) and its application to traffic operations and capacity analyses.
• Additional Information
• Olsson 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.
• As an Olsson employee, you will: Receive a competitive 401(k) match
• Be empowered to build your career with tailored development paths
• Have the possibility for flexible work arrangements
• Engage in work that has a positive impact on communities
• Participate in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles
• In 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.
• Olsson 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.
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