Lead Traffic Design Engineer

Pape-Dawson Engineers; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Pape-Dawson Engineers in Nashville, TN is seeking a Project Engineer to lead civil design efforts, coordinate across disciplines, and mentor junior staff. You will oversee plans, specifications, reports, calculations, and estimates to meet codes and project goals.

You will collaborate with PMs, subconsultants, agencies, and clients, balancing schedule, cost, and quality while advancing traffic design tasks and studies. Strong leadership and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from ABET-accredited program
• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Minimum of 4 years of progressive engineering experience
• Proficiency with applicable engineering design and analysis software
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to lead technical work and mentor others
• Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities

Responsibilities

• Lead and produce complete civil designs (plans, specs, reports, calculations, estimates) per codes and project requirements
• Evaluate design options balancing quality, constructability, cost and schedule
• Coordinate work with project managers, disciplines, subconsultants and stakeholders
• Review work by engineers, EITs, designers and technicians for accuracy and quality
• Prepare and review technical reports and documentation using standard tools
• Identify technical risks and support schedule and budget adherence
• Communicate with clients, agencies and partners professionally
• Mentor junior staff and provide technical guidance
• Lead traffic and transportation design tasks including intersection geometry, signing and traffic controls
• Prepare traffic studies and coordinate with agencies on design standards
• Uphold company values and contribute to a collaborative team environment

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Cross-disciplinary coordination

Communication

Project oversight

Education

ABET-accredited Civil Engineering degree

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

Engineering design software

Job description

Pape-Dawson Engineers in Nashville, TN is seeking a Project Engineer to lead civil design efforts, coordinate across disciplines, and mentor junior staff. You will oversee plans, specifications, reports, calculations, and estimates to meet codes and project goals.

You will collaborate with PMs, subconsultants, agencies, and clients, balancing schedule, cost, and quality while advancing traffic design tasks and studies. Strong leadership and communication are essential.