Student Internship - Rail Geotechnical - Olsson

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.

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 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.     

Freshman and sophomores are encouraged to apply.

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

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.
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and to follow and understand all safety regulations and work in a safe manner.
• Desire to contribute and work well on a team.
• Ability to work independently when needed.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Willing to travel and explore new opportunities.

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.

Olsson offers a comprehensive internship program designed to provide valuable learning experiences for our interns. As a student intern, you’ll also receive: 

• Paid holidays and volunteer time off
• Mentorship from our experienced staff
• Opportunities to develop your technical and soft skills through hands-on experience

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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