Jobs · Management · Iowa

Transportation Engineer - Traffic Technology

Olsson · Des Moines, IA · 2 mo ago
ManagementInternship

About the role

The Traffic/Technology team at Olsson specializes in delivering comprehensive traffic solutions, handling traffic operation studies, pedestrian circulation studies, intersection improvement/design projects, traffic signal design, pavement marking design, street lighting analysis and design, DMS boards, bike/ped-trail alignments, and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) evaluation and design.

Responsibilities

  • Create design plans using CAD software.
  • Perform traffic studies for both public and private clients.
  • Evaluate the safety and operational performance of transportation systems.
  • Analyze traffic patterns and data to optimize roadway designs.
  • Manage congestion and enhance road safety.
  • Design traffic signals, roundabouts, pavement markings, signing, facilities for vehicular and multimodal users.
  • Assist in other traffic analysis-related work.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
  • 0-4 years of engineering experience.
  • Must obtain or have an Engineer Intern (EI) certificate.
  • Experience with AutoCAD (or similar software).
  • Synchro experience is preferred, but not required.
  • OSPF Fiber experience is preferred, but not required.
  • Skilled in using Excel for data analysis and complex formula creation preferred.

Qualifications

  • Passionate about working collaboratively with others.
  • Ownership in the work you do.
  • Positive impact on communities through your talents.
  • Strong communication skills.
  • Able to contribute and work well on a team.

Benefits

  • Competitive 401(k) match.
  • Tailored development paths.
  • Flexible work arrangements.
  • Engagement in work that positively impacts communities.
  • Participation in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles.

Pay

  • Full-time employees receive a traditional benefits package (health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.).
  • Opportunity to participate in a bonus system that rewards performance.

Schedule

  • Flexible work arrangements available.

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