Railroad Water Resources Engineer
Railroad Water Resources Engineer
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Job Description
As an Associate Engineer on the Rail Water Resources team you will provide various engineering duties related to hydrologic/hydraulic analysis for Class I Railroad projects. You will assist with developing the basic plan production prepare technical reports review CAD drawings and obtain local state and federal permits for water resources related projects. This role contributes to generating ideas and creating designs that provide purposeful highquality solutions to successfully solve engineering and design needs.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provides small scale design elements for engineering projects using fundamental knowledge standard techniques and established methods for small to midsized projects.
- Performs basic plan production and receives instructions for necessary tasks.
- Develops and applies knowledge and experience working within design and modeling software.
- Assists with preparation of project documentation and schedules and performs design calculations within a limited scope.
- Coordinates with experienced engineers and designers on nonroutine techniques and procedures.
- Gathers research recommends solutions and creates drafts of technical reports using prescribed methods.
- Mentors student interns by providing opportunities for developing basic technical skills and knowledge.
- Gains experience with creating and maintaining project and client information within the firms project management system.
- May supervise student staff.
Travel is required to job sites for field reconnaissance in all types of terrain and weather conditions.
We have one current opening and will consider candidates interested in being based out of our Lincoln NE or Omaha NE locations.
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 on a team
- Bachelors Degree in Engineering
- Minimum of 1 year related engineering experience
- Must possess Engineer Intern certificate (EI)
- Experience with AutoCAD MicroStation GIS HECRAS HECHMS or other related hydrologic and hydraulic software is preferred
- Solid interpersonal problemsolving communication (verbal and written) and decisionmaking skills
- Has advanced mathematical and analytical abilities
- Has a valid drivers license and a good driving history
- Has a willingness to work a flexible schedule
Additional Information :
Olsson is a nationally recognized employeeowned firm specializing in planning and design engineering field services environmental and technology. Founded in 1956 on the very mindset that drives us today were 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 youll receive our traditional benefits package (health care vision dental paid time off etc. plus youll:
- 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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Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
