Senior Civil Engineer (Rail Track Terminal/Intermodal)
Job Description
As a Senior Engineer for Olsson’s Rail Track Team, you will provide technical leadership and design expertise for complex terminal and intermodal rail projects from concept through completion. Your responsibilities will include leading track and civil design efforts, developing plans and technical solutions, performing quality control reviews, and preparing design calculations and cost estimates. You’ll collaborate closely with project managers, clients, and multidisciplinary teams while mentoring junior staff and helping improve design processes and overall project quality.
What you’ll do:
Lead and perform complex track and civil design for intermodal and other rail terminal projects.
Develop plans, specifications, design calculations, and cost estimates.
Provide technical guidance and serve as a resource for project teams.
Perform quality control reviews to ensure designs meet project requirements, industry standards, and client expectations.
Coordinate with project managers and multidisciplinary teams to support successful project delivery.
Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers and designers.
Assist with project scoping, technical proposals, and client coordination.
Identify opportunities to improve design processes, efficiency, and quality.
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:
PE license required.
8+ years of experience in rail track design.
Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering required.
Strong technical knowledge of rail track, terminal, and/or intermodal design.
Experience leading technical design efforts and coordinating with multidisciplinary project teams.
Ability to mentor and support the development of junior engineers and designers.
Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel as needed.
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The typical annual salary range for this role is as listed below. Compensation may vary based on geographic location, experience, and qualifications. Employees in this role may be eligible for our performance‑based bonus and merit increases.
National Pay Range
$120,000—$160,000 USD