Engineer (Rail Water Resources)

About the role

We are Olsson, a people-centric firm dedicated to improving the world through engineering and design solutions. Our Rail Water Resources team seeks a Project Engineer who will assist with various engineering and project management duties, including hydrologic/hydraulic analysis and modelling, preparing project documents, and obtaining permits for water resources projects.

Primary Responsibilities

• Handle complex engineering tasks, including hydrologic/hydraulic analysis and modelling
• Prepare project documents and ensure work aligns with scope, schedule, and budget
• Independently develop new techniques, coordinate with Olsson teams, and guide others on design tasks
• Collaborate with project managers to report progress and identify challenges
• Auxiliary supervision and providing technical guidance to less experienced staff
• Provide guidance related to overall objectives, critical issues, and new concepts
• Maintain project and client information in the firm’s project management system
• May travel and work in all types of terrain and weather conditions at project sites in various stages of construction

Qualifications

• Passionate about working collaboratively with others
• Having ownership in the work you do
• Using your talents to positively affect communities
• Empowering others to use their talents
• Applying your working knowledge of applicable requirements and regulations
• Understanding how the firm operates as a consulting business
• Contributing to the success of the firm
• Professional engineering license (PE)
• Bachelor's degree in civil or environmental engineering
• 4 years or more of water resources engineering experience
• Experience with floodplain management, including permitting coordination with local, state, and federal agencies
• Proficiency in hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, master planning, stream restoration is a plus
• Experience with AutoCAD, MicroStation, GIS, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS or other related hydrologic and hydraulic software is preferred
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to contribute and work well with a team
• Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills
• Ability to represent Olsson in a professional manner at all times

Additional Information

Olsson specializes in engineering and design, client advisory services, planning, field services, and environmental. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion. For more information about our benefits and workplace culture, visit our careers page.