Job Description

Olsson’s rail traffic experts provide clients with a single resource for services such as traffic signal preemption design, grade crossing safety design, traffic operations studies, and other related services. As a Transportation Engineering Intern on the Rail Traffic and Public Projects team, you will perform meaningful, hands-on, real-world work that will transform your classroom experience and help you envision your future career. You’ll be part of a team, working for our clients on projects with our most experienced engineers. You may be involved in a variety of tasks including basic project design through CAD drafting, performing research, and writing technical reports. You may also travel to job sites for observation as needed. Other tasks you may be involved in include assisting with traffic and preemption analysis/design, performing site visits, assisting with plan or study preparation, and working closely with others on complex projects.

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 well on a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD.
• Working Knowledge in Synchro is a plus.
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Pursuing a degree in civil engineering.

Additional Information

Olsson is a nationally recognized, employee-owned firm specializing in planning and design, engineering, field services, environmental, and technology. Founded in 1956 on the very mindset that drives us today, we’re here to improve communities by making them more sustainable, better connected, and more efficient. Simply put, we work to leave the world better than we found it.

As a Student Intern with Olsson, you’ll receive flexible hours and paid holidays.

Typical hourly range for this position is $24-26.75+, and is commensurate with experience relative to the position.

Olsson is an EEO 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, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.

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