Transportation Engineer
- Full-time
Company Description
We are Olsson, a team-based, purpose-driven engineering and design firm. Our solutions improve communities and our people make it possible.
Our most meaningful asset is our people, and we are dedicated to providing an environment where they can continue to learn, grow, and thrive. Our entrepreneurial spirit is what has allowed us — and will continue to allow us — to grow. The result? Inspired people, amazing designs, and projects with purpose.
Job Description
Olsson is a leading engineering consulting firm dedicated to providing innovative solutions for transportation projects. We are currently seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual with 2+ years of OpenRoads experience to join our team as a Transportation Engineer in either our Chandler, AZ or Phoenix, AZ office.
As a Transportation Engineer, you will play a key role in supporting the engineering staff and gaining valuable experience in the field. Under general supervision, you will utilize your creativity and judgment to accomplish goals and contribute to the success of projects.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide basic project design support through CAD drafting.
- Prepare technical engineering calculations to support project development.
- Conduct research, write technical reports, and prepare cost opinions.
- Utilize modeling software to solve engineering problems.
- Assist with surveying and construction observation as needed.
- Receive initial instruction or advice from a supervisor or project manager.
- Provide supervision and guidance to student staff as required.
- Assist in preparing project schedules.
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 with a team.
- Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field.
- Engineer Intern (EI) certificate a plus.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience with OpenRoads software.
- Familiarity with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the transportation engineering field.
- Proficiency in CAD drafting and engineering software.
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 an Olsson employee, you’ll receive our traditional benefits package (health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.), plus you’ll:
- Become an owner in the company after your first year through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
- Engage in work that has a positive impact in communities.
- Receive an excellent 401(k) match.
- Participate in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles.
- Benefit from a bonus system that rewards performance.
- Have the possibility for flexible work arrangements.
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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