Assistant Rail Structures Engineer
Job Description
As an Assistant Engineer on the Rail Structures team 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 role contributes to the development of purposeful, high-quality design solutions that address real-world engineering challenges, particularly in the railroad sector.
Primary duties and responsibilities:
Assist with project design elements using standard techniques and established methods.
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.
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:
Bachelor’s degree in civil or structural engineering
Must possess or obtain Engineer Intern certificate (EI)
Experience in MicroStation, Risa 3D analysis, and Bluebeam Revu preferred
Strong communication skills
Strong problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail
Ability to contribute and work well on a team
Expectations:
Adept in verbal and written communication
Solid interpersonal, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
Ability to diligently research applicable requirements and regulations
Advanced mathematical and analytical abilities
Working knowledge (or ability to become proficient) in applicable technologies
Understands their role in quality management
Develops an understanding of how the firm operates as a consulting business and how this role contributes to its success
Holds a valid driver’s license and maintains a good driving history
Willingness to work a flexible schedule
Represents Olsson in a professional manner at all times
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