Engineer 3-Traffic Engineer

Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County seeks an Engineer 3 (Traffic Engineer) to serve as a senior technical resource within the NDOT Traffic Engineering division. The role collaborates with signal technicians, engineering staff, contractors, and partner agencies to support Nashville’s traffic signal network and will work in the field to monitor and analyze traffic concerns citywide.

Responsibilities include developing signal timing plans, leading retiming initiatives, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Engineering from an accredited college or university.
• Eight years of progressively responsible post‑degree engineering experience, including four years as a licensed Professional Engineer.
• Tennessee Professional Engineering License must be obtained prior to completion of the probationary period.
• Valid Driver License.

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, and evaluates traffic signal timing plans for various intersections and corridors.
• Leads corridor‑wide signal retiming initiatives using field observations and travel data.
• Supports real‑time operational adjustments during events and emergencies.
• Coordinates with other departments and state agencies on relevant services.
• Provides engineering guidance and technical support for signal technicians.
• Diagnoses and resolves complex signal system issues with technical staff.
• Participates in field verification and acceptance testing of new signal systems.
• Assists in preparing cost estimates, scopes of work, and technical specs for signal improvements.
• Evaluates intersection performance and recommends safety countermeasures.
• Ensures timing accounts for pedestrians, bicycles, transit, and school zones.

Skills

Traffic signal timing

Field inspections

Real-time traffic management

Signal systems troubleshooting

Project coordination

Technical reporting

Interdepartmental coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Professional Engineer license

Job description

The Engineer 3 (Traffic Engineer) position serves as a senior technical resource within the NDOT Traffic Engineering division and collaborates closely with signal technicians, engineering staff, contractors, and partner agencies to support the effective operation of Nashville’s traffic signal network. In this position, the incumbent will routinely work in the field to monitor and analyze traffic concerns around the city and make improvements. They will also work closely with NDOT’s Traffic Management Center addressing traffic problems in real time. The Traffic Engineer will receive directions from the Chief Traffic Engineer. Performs other related duties as assigned.

The Department of Transportation and Multimodal Infrastructure delivers a range of services, and the nearly 400 employees work around the clock to ensure a multimodal system that offers choice and better connects neighborhoods, residents, businesses and visitors to the place that they need and want to go to in a safe manner. These employees are responsible for over 2,200 miles of public roadways and rights-of-way, over 6,000 streets, over 300 bridges, 835 traffic signals and over 1,200 miles of bike/sidewalk lanes and much more. Big events in Nashville consist of CMA Festival, Stanley Cup Finals, Titans games, and any number of special events. These require big preparation and big clean‑up, and the Nashville Department of Transportation employees are up for the challenge.

• Develops, implements, and evaluates traffic signal timing plans, including isolated intersections, coordinated corridors, school zones, and special event operations.
• Leads corridor‑wide signal retiming initiatives using field observations, travel time studies, and operational performance measures.
• Supports real‑time operational adjustments during special events and emergency situations.
• Coordinates with other departments and State agencies on matters related to departmental services and programs.
• Provides engineering guidance and technical support for signal technicians.
• Assists in diagnosing and resolving complex signal system issues in partnership with technical staff.
• Participates in field verification and acceptance testing of new signal systems.
• Assists in preparing cost estimates, scopes of work, and technical specifications for signal‑related improvements.
• Evaluates intersection performance and recommends operational safety countermeasures.
• Ensures signal timing incorporates pedestrian intervals, bicycle accommodations, transit coordination, and school zone requirements.
• Maintains accurate timing records and supports

Bachelor's Degree or higher in Engineering from an accredited college or university and eight (8) years of progressively responsible post‑degree engineering experience, including four (4) years as a licensed Professional Engineer.

*No Substitutions"

LICENSES REQUIRED

Valid Driver License

A Professional Engineering License from any state is required to apply for this position; however, the Tennessee Professional Engineering License must be obtained prior to completion of the probationary period.

Note: Per Metro Ordinance No. SO94-1078. All employees of the Metropolitan Government shall be residents of the State of Tennessee or become residents of the state within six (6) months of employment as a prerequisite to employment with the Metropolitan Government.

• Experience with making recommendations involving system planning, engineering design and construction
• Knowledge of accurate engineering computation
• Directs and coordinate the work of engineering personnel
• Experience overseeing municipal projects from conception to completion
• Experience dealing with the public
• Familiar with writing detailed technical reports

We are an equal opportunity employer. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. Metro Nashville is committed to selecting the most qualified candidate for each of our roles.

Metro Nashville Government respects the religious beliefs and practices of all employees and will make, on request, an accommodation for such observances when a reasonable accommodation is available that does not create an undue hardship on business operations.

Requests for ADA accommodation for the recruitment process should be directed to Human Resources at 615-862-6640.