Hybrid Engineer in Training: Traffic & Multimodal Design

Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County; Nashville (TN); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County is seeking Engineers-in-Training for the Department of Transportation and Multimodal Infrastructure (NDOT). These entry‑level roles focus on sidewalks, bikeways, traffic calming and smart city initiatives, with design, construction and inspection duties across municipal projects.

Typical duties include plan preparation, field data collection and engineering computations, with a pathway to Engineer in Training certification within six

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university.
• Engineer in Training Certification required within six months from appointment.
• Valid Driver's License available for employee eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation of plans, specifications, and cost estimates for municipal projects.
• Prepare, review and detail working drawings.
• Assist in field surveys to verify collected data.
• Prepare and review engineering computations.
• Collect engineering data, including in-field traffic and roadway data.
• Coordinate with developers, contractors, engineers, planners and other stakeholders through design and construction phases.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university

Job description

The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County is seeking Engineers-in-Training for the Department of Transportation and Multimodal Infrastructure (NDOT). These entry‑level roles focus on sidewalks, bikeways, traffic calming and smart city initiatives, with design, construction and inspection duties across municipal projects.

Typical duties include plan preparation, field data collection and engineering computations, with a pathway to Engineer in Training certification within six