Entry-Level Engineer (Rail Structures - Relocate to Omaha, NE)

Olsson Entry-Level Engineer

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.

As an Assistant Engineer at Olsson, you will support a variety of routine engineering tasks that enhance your technical knowledge and familiarity with industry practices, tools, and team collaboration. This entry-level position supports the creation of impactful, high-quality design solutions that tackle real-world engineering challenges, with a focus on railroad structures within the rail industry. This role would require relocation to Omaha, Nebraska.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities :

• Assist in designing practical solutions for engineering problems, with a strong focus on structural elements in the railroad industry.
• Perform entry-level plan production with clearly defined instructions.
• Gain experience working within design and modeling software.
• Support senior staff with project schedules and technical engineering calculations.
• Contribute to limited portions of broader projects under direct supervision.
• Gather and prepare research for technical reports.
• Provide mentoring to student interns by answering questions and guiding routine assignments.
• Travel and work in various terrain and weather conditions at project sites in different construction stages.

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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 :

Olsson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran, and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. Olsson understands the importance of privacy and is committed to protecting job applicants' personal information.