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.

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  Olsson currently has one opportunity for a Railroad Public Project Manager. Candidates can live in Chicago, Milwaukee, Madison, the Twin Cities, Omaha, Lincoln, Salt Lake City, Denver, Des Moines, Cheyenne, or the Quad Cities and work remotely, or work out of any Olsson office location in these regions/areas.

As a Railroad Public Project Manager, you will coordinate and facilitate public projects on behalf of our railroad clients which includes project management services, coordination with various government agency project sponsors, progressing project assignments from cradle-to-grave, and providing timely reporting and communication to our rail clients.

This role will require travel to various locations within the states of IL and WI. Travel to other locations not listed may be required depending on client needs.

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
• Willingness to learn and ask questions
• Positive attitude
• Associate or Bachelors degree from a technical or four-year school preferred
• 2-5 years of experience with Class I or Shortline railroad preferred
• May be a registered professional engineer or hold other certifications
• Interest in improving safety and rail operations
• Ability to handle complex project management tasks
• The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner
• The ability to travel to project locations is required

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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