Project Traffic Engineer - Rail

Dallas (Plano)Full-time$108,000–$108,0002026-10-05 → 2026-10-08

Core

Project Engineer supporting rail traffic engineering, railroad coordination, and project delivery for Class I railroads, state DOTs, and local agencies.

Role type

Senior IC traffic and transportation engineer (rail)

Builds

Traffic signal preemption designs, grade crossing safety designs, traffic operations studies, and project delivery plans

Domain

Transportation engineering + Rail infrastructure (via careerplan.io/jobs/5436693008-project-traffic-engineer-rail-at-olsson)

Required skills

Traffic engineering, Transportation engineering, Railroad coordination, Project management, Site observation, Plan review, Client interaction, AutoCAD, Synchro, Problem-solving

Preferred skills

None stated

Technologies

AutoCAD, Synchro

Responsibilities

Conduct site visits for observation, Assist with traffic and preemption analysis and design, Contribute to review and preparation of plans and studies, Collaborate with team members on complex projects, Coordinate with Class I railroads, state DOTs, and local agencies

Seniority

Mid-Senior, hands-on IC

About Olsson

Olsson is seeking a licensed Electrical Engineer to join our Federal Engineering & Design Team. This role independently performs standard electrical engineering techniques and procedures while applying professional judgment to adapt and modify designs as needed. The Engineer receives direction on assignment objectives and complex features and is responsible for executing work using established plans, standards, and federal requirements.