Olsson
Geotechnical Engineer - Rail
About this role
Olsson seeks a Geotechnical Engineer for its Rail Construction and Administration Management team to design and oversee geotechnical solutions across multiple regional offices. The role combines field site observation, engineering design, proposal development, and project management with a focus on client communication and constructible designs.
What you'll do
- Perform geotechnical engineering design and analysis for rail projects
- Develop project proposals, scopes, and schedules
- Process design calculations and technical documentation
- Travel to job sites for observation and field testing
- Manage client communications and ensure high service standards
- Collaborate with construction and administration teams on project delivery
What they're looking for
- Geotechnical analysis and design
- Professional engineering (PE) licensure
- Soils mechanics and foundation engineering
- MS Office Suite proficiency
- Technical writing and client communication
- Project management and scheduling
- Field inspection and testing oversight
- Civil/geotechnical engineering principles
Benefits
- Competitive 401(k) match
- Health care, vision, and dental coverage
- Paid time off
- Performance bonus system
- Flexible work arrangements
- Career development and tailored growth paths
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Olsson
Olsson is an engineering firm that designs and manages large-scale infrastructure projects, particularly hyperscale data centers and water/wastewater systems. The company is hiring experienced project engineers and specialists in mechanical design, instrumentation and controls, electrical systems, and environmental engineering to lead complex projects and multidisciplinary teams.
View all jobs at OlssonLikely interview questions
- Describe your experience with geotechnical design for rail or transportation infrastructure projects.
- How have you ensured constructibility in your past geotechnical designs?