Project Transportation Engineer - Traffic Technology

olsson

Des Moines, IA · Des Moines · United States

Posted Apr 30, 2026

Full-time
TPA - Traffic & Technology - GN

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Job description

Company Description

We are Olsson. We engineer and design solutions that improve the world around us. As a company, we promise to always be responsive, transparent, and focused on results – for our people, our clients, and our company.

We’re a people-centric firm, so it’s no surprise our greatest asset is our people. The impact this creates is an environment that encourages our people to grow and be creative with their talents. This approach builds a culture that is uniquely Olsson. It allows us to grow our people as we grow our business. This, in turn, creates a lasting impact on the world around us.

Job Description

Olsson’s traffic experts provide clients with a single resource for traditional services such as traffic operations studies, pedestrian circulation studies, and intersection improvement/design projects. They are also proficient in more complex projects, including conducting citywide safety studies, signal timing, improving signal systems, and evaluating and designing Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS). Traffic design includes traffic signals, roundabouts, pavement marking, signing, and temporary traffic control.

As a Project Engineer for the Traffic/Technology team, you will independently make decisions regarding engineering complexities. You will generate ideas and create designs that provide purposeful, high-quality solutions to successfully solve engineering and design needs. You may supervise staff and provide guidance related largely to overall objectives, critical issues, and new concepts.

Primary responsibilities:

Perform detailed engineering tasks such as project design, cost estimates, and design calculations utilizing advanced knowledge and experience.
Prepare project documents and adhere to project scope, schedule, and budget to ensure alignment with project objectives.
Independently perform complex assignments that require development of new and improved techniques and procedures.
Coordinate across other Olsson teams and direct team members on design tasks.
Work closely with project managers on execution of design work, report overall progress, and inform project managers of any potential challenges to ensure project goals and objectives are met.
Assist with project scope of work and schedule or portions of them and may attend client meetings.
May supervise, coordinate, and review work for less experienced staff members.
Maintain project and client information in the firm’s project management system.
May travel and work in all types of terrain and weather conditions at project sites in various stages of construction.

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:

Strong communication skills.
Ability to contribute and work well on a team.
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
Minimum of 6 (six) years traffic engineering experience.
Professional Engineer (PE) License.

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Additional Information

Olsson specializes in engineering and design, client advisory services, planning, field services, and environmental. Improving the world has been our mindset from the very beginning, back when Olsson first opened for business in 1956. And it will be our mindset for years to come.

As an Olsson employee, you will:

Receive a competitive 401(k) match
Be empowered to build your career with tailored development paths
Have the possibility for flexible work arrangements
Engage in work that has a positive impact on communities
Participate in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles

In addition, full-time employees will receive our traditional benefits package (health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.) and the opportunity to participate in a bonus system that rewards performance.

Olsson is an Equal Opportunity 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, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, military status, or other protected status.

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