Part-Time

Signal Technician

Traffic Technology

Olsson

Olsson

1,001-5,000 employees

Engineering firm delivering community-focused designs.

No salary listed

Des Moines, IA, USA

In Person

On-site in Des Moines, IA with ~70% fieldwork; occasional travel may be required.

Category
Electrical Engineering (1)

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Requirements
  • Familiarity with programming traffic signal controllers and analyzing signal operations
  • Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and electronic basic principles as applied to traffic signal equipment
  • Practical knowledge of fiber optic network integration for signal systems
  • Knowledge of standard traffic control procedures/guidelines relating to traffic control device installation and/or repair as set forth in the MUTCD
  • Familiarity with TIA/EIA-568 for cabling standards
  • Valid driver's license with a good driving history
  • Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
  • IMSA Traffic Signal Level II certification preferred, not required
Responsibilities
  • Handling technical questions from clients and team members, providing field services on across diverse projects.
  • Overseeing the installation, turn-on, maintenance, and testing of traffic signal cabinets; supporting field operations for integration projects; providing systems that are operational and optimized for performance.
  • Representing the company on-site, making critical decisions in real-time, and assisting with application engineering and estimating.
  • Configuring traffic signal controllers for optimal performance, integrating various devices within NEMA, CALTRANS, and ATC cabinets.
  • Developing strategies for signal timings to manage traffic flow efficiently.
  • Modifying traffic signal cabinets according to pre-engineered designs or specific customer requirements.
  • Spending an estimated 70% of the time in the field.
Desired Qualifications
  • IMSA Traffic Signal Level II certification (preferred)
  • 15+ years of experience in traffic signal operations including repair and maintenance of solid-state electronics and electrical power systems (preferred)
  • Strong communication skills
  • Ability to contribute and work well on a team
  • Ownership in the work you do
  • Using your talents to positively affect communities
  • Passion for collaborating with others
  • Desire to have ownership in the work you do

Olsson is an engineering firm that designs and delivers infrastructure and environmental projects to improve communities. It provides civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and environmental engineering services across planning, design, permitting, and construction support, guiding projects from concept through construction. The work combines site assessments, calculations, modeling, and field implementation to create practical, buildable solutions for transportation, water, energy, and habitat projects. Olsson differentiates itself through its integrated, multi-discipline approach and close collaboration with clients, offering end-to-end services and a hands-on project delivery model that emphasizes constructibility and real-world outcomes. The company’s goal is to help communities function better by delivering safe, reliable, and cost-effective infrastructure and environmental improvements.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Lincoln, Nebraska

Founded

1956

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What believers are saying

  • Morgan Stanley Capital Partners announced majority investment on January 13, 2026, funding expansion.
  • Sarah Foster became president on July 8, 2026, sharpening execution and growth accountability.
  • Olsson acquired FTN Associates in 2025 and grew headcount to 2,603 by March 2026.

What critics are saying

  • Morgan Stanley Capital Partners controls Olsson after January 13, 2026, ending employee control.
  • FTN integration from 2025 can distract managers and trigger client turnover through 2026.
  • Sarah Foster must deliver growth fast; underperformance risks PE-driven restructuring and senior departures.

What makes Olsson unique

  • Olsson has 2,000-plus employees across 35 U.S. offices, spanning infrastructure end markets.
  • Founded in 1956, Olsson combines employee ownership with engineering, design, and consulting depth.
  • Olsson’s water, transportation, power, industrial, and federal practices create cross-sell resilience.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Company Match

Wellness Program

Performance Bonus

Flexible Work Hours

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

7%

1 year growth

7%

2 year growth

7%
Morgan Stanley
Jan 14th, 2026
Morgan Stanley Capital Partners Makes Majority Investment in Olsson, Inc. | Morgan Stanley

Investment funds managed by Morgan Stanley Capital Partners (MSCP) today announced a majority investment in Olsson, Inc. (Olsson).

PE Hub
Jan 13th, 2026
Morgan Stanley Capital Partners acquires majority stake in 2,000-employee engineering firm Olsson

Morgan Stanley Capital Partners has acquired a majority stake in Olsson, a Lincoln, Nebraska-based engineering and design firm, according to PE Hub. Founded in 1956, Olsson employs over 2,000 people and provides infrastructure engineering design and consulting services to public and private clients. The company serves markets including technology, transportation, water infrastructure, power, industrial and federal sectors. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Intelligence360 News
Oct 6th, 2023
Olsson To Expand Into New Space In Irvine California.

Olsson to expand into new space in Irvine California. Olsson to expand into new space in Irvine California.Irvine, California — According to state and local development sources, Olsson plans to build out new space in Irvine. The company plans to occupy the new space at 250 Commerce # 220 in Irvine, on or about May 1, 2024. According to the company website We are Olsson, a nationally recognized, employee-owned engineering and design firm with a rich history of success. Founded in 1956 on the very mindset that drives us today, were 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

Omaha World-Herald
Jan 31st, 2023
OLSSON

Olsson closes deal to acquire Nielsen-Baumert Engineering, Inc.