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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

As one of our student interns on the Rail Geotechnical and Construction Services team you will perform meaningful, hands-on, real-world work that will transform your classroom experience and help you envision your future career. This position will range based on current workload from be working with the geotechnical engineers and construction managers, supporting the soils laboratory and assisting with various field activities from supporting drilling operations to construction observation. Your experience will include assisting our geotechnical engineering team in developing geotechnical designs, calculations, and assisting with deliverable preparation for railroad related projects.

The Olsson Rail Geotechnical and Construction Services team supports various railroad related projects across the county. We work with multiple Class 1 railroads, short lines, industries, and public agencies in the rail market. In addition to the upfront geotechnical design services, our interns will also be integrated into the larger Olsson rail program through the various design phases and will also have some exposure to construction management when the design become a reality for our clients. In addition to geotechnical and construction services, Olsson also provides track design, bridge design, hydrology and hydraulics, utility design, signal design, Grade crossings, environmental, construction material testing, survey, non-destructive testing, real estate coordination, facilities, and emergency response services to support our rail clients.

Freshmen and sophomores are encouraged to apply.

We have one current internship opening and will consider candidates interested in being located out of our Lincoln, NE or Omaha, NE office location.

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

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook

• Pursuing a degree in civil engineering

• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and to follow and understand all safety regulations and work in a safe manner

• Problem-solving and decision-making skills

• Strong attention to detail

• Willing to travel and explore new opportunities

• Ability to work part-time during the school year in addition to full-time in the summer

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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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For more information about the types of information we collect and how we use it in connection with your general access and use of our website, please review our general California Privacy Notice here (https://www.olsson.com/privacy-policy) .