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.