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Entry-Level Public Projects Engineer - Rail

Colorado Springs, CO; Dallas, TX; Denver, CO; Fort Worth, TX; Omaha, NE; Utah - Remote

**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**

At Olsson, our Railroad Public Projects team specializes in providing staff augmentation services tailored for our railroad clients. Our expertise assists road authorities in effectively managing a variety of projects, including roadway widenings, closures, trails, structures, and the implementation of quiet zones. We are committed to supporting our clients with the resources they need to successfully complete their initiatives.

As an Entry-Level Public Projects Engineer, you will play a crucial role in facilitating the coordination of public projects for our railroad clients. This position encompasses a range of responsibilities, including project management services, collaboration with various government agency project sponsors, overseeing project assignments from inception to completion, and ensuringtimelyreporting and effective communication with our rail clients.

_Entry-Level Public Projects Engineers_ _can expect occasional travel to job sites for observation and to attend client meetings._

**Qualifications**

**You are passionate about:**

+ Working collaboratively with others

+ Having ownership in the work you do

+ Using your talents to positively affect communities

+ Enhancing safety and optimizing rail operations

+ Providing industry leading client service

+ Handling the coordination?of project management tasks

**You bring to the team:**

+ Excellent?written?and verbal?communication?skills

+ Ability to contribute and work well on a team

+ Bachelor's degree in?civil engineering

+ Engineer Intern (EI) certificate or eligibility to obtain one

+ Willingness to travel to project locations

+ Capability to maintain constant alertness and ensure safety in all tasks

\#LI-DNI #LI-Hybrid

_The salary range for this position is commensurate with experience relative to the position._

Actual compensation will vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, geographic location, skills, education, and internal equity.

Colorado Pay Range

$76,000-$88,000USD

**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.

Olsson understands the importance of privacy and is committed to protecting job applicants' personal information. Pursuant to the California Consumer Privacy Act, as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (collectively, the "CCPA"), this notice explains Olsson's practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information for job applicants residing in California. Please read this Notice carefully to understand our privacy practices.

For more information about the types of information we collect and how we use it in connection with your general access and use of our website, please review our general California Privacy Noticehere (https://www.olsson.com/privacy-policy) .

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