Senior Traffic Engineer - Rail

Senior Traffic Engineer – Rail

Join Olsson, a purpose‑driven engineering and design firm dedicated to improving communities.

Olsson is an employee‑owned engineering firm specializing in planning, design, engineering, field services, environmental, and technology. Founded in 1956, we improve communities by creating sustainable, better connected, and more efficient solutions.

Olsson’s Rail Traffic experts provide clients with a single resource for services such as traffic signal preemption design, grade‑crossing safety design, traffic operations studies, and related services. As a Senior Engineer on the Rail Traffic team, you will lead traffic and preemption analysis and design, conduct site visits, prepare plans or studies, and collaborate closely with team members on complex projects.

Occasional travel to job sites for observation and client meetings is expected.

Remote or hybrid schedule available. Base locations include Irvine, Phoenix, Colorado Springs, Denver, Loveland, Omaha, and Lincoln.

• Lead traffic and preemption analysis and design.
• Conduct site visits and prepare plans or studies.
• Collaborate closely with team members on complex projects.
• Engage in multifaceted tasks essential for successful project outcomes.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to contribute and work well on a team.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• 8+ years of traffic or transportation engineering experience.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Synchro, or similar software.
• Strong problem‑solving and math skills.

• Engage in work that positively impacts communities.
• Excellent 401(k) match.
• Wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles.
• Bonus system that rewards performance.
• Flexible work arrangements.

Olsson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified minority, female, veteran, and disabled candidates are encouraged to apply. Olsson does not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, military status, or other protected status.

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• Colorado: $126,000 – $173,000 USD.
• California: $129,000 – $177,000 USD.