Entry Level Traffic Engineer

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.

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 other related services. As an Entry‑Level Engineer for the Rail Traffic team, you will assist with traffic and preemption analysis/design, perform site visits, assist with plan or study preparation, and work closely with others on complex projects.

This position is an entry‑level, engineer‑in‑training (EIT) developmental position that performs a variety of routine engineering assignments that strengthen knowledge and experience with engineering staff, methods, practices, and programs while under direct supervision. This position assists with generating ideas and creating designs that provide purposeful, high‑quality solutions to successfully solve engineering and design needs.

In this role, you can expect occasional travel to job sites for observation and to attend client meetings.

We have one current opening and will consider candidates interested in being located out of our Irvine, CA office.

• Working collaboratively with others
• Having ownership in the work you do
• Using your talents to positively affect communities

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to contribute and work well on a team
• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering
• Prior experience in AutoCAD, Synchro, or similar software preferred
• Possession of an Engineer Intern (EI) certificate or the ability to obtain one
• Solid interpersonal, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills

Salary range: commensurate with experience relative to the position.

$87,000 - $90,000 USD

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:

• 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.

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