Assistant Engineer - Railroad Bridge Design

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

As an Assistant Engineer on our Railroad Bridge (Structural) team, you will provide basic project design through design calculations, CAD drafting, instruct drafters on how to create drawings of designs, and prepare project schedules for projects involving railroad bridges and supporting structures. You may also perform research, quality control of plan sets, and travel to job sites for observation. The ideal candidate will have interest in working on Class I Railroad structures projects and the ability to work closely with clients.

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

• Bachelor's degree in engineering

• Must obtain Engineer Intern (EI) certificate

• Prior experience working with Railroad Structures is preferred

• Strong problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail

• Dependable actions and honest communication in a team environment

• Ability to leverage software for modeling, calculation, automation, and rapid drafting

• Applicable experience coordinating with other railroad engineering disciplines.

• Experience in Microstation, Risa 3D analysis, and Bluebeam Revu preferred

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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