Multimodal Transportation Engineer 5

Trinnex Inc.; Nashville (TN); Hybrid; USD 91,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking a Transportation Engineer to lead complete streets and multimodal projects from concept through construction, applying strong PS&E delivery and advanced Civil 3D skills to create safe, connected streets.

The role requires designing with safety and accessibility in mind, coordinating with planners, landscape architects, and public agencies, and delivering build-ready construction documents in a hybrid environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Transportation, Structural Engineering or related discipline.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• 7+ years of transportation engineering experience, preferably with complete streets and multimodal projects.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required based on project location and scope.

Responsibilities

• Develop PS&E packages for multimodal and complete streets projects, including plan/profile sheets, details, signing & striping, ADA ramps, utilities and traffic control plans.
• Perform hands-on design using AutoCAD Civil 3D (corridors, alignments, surfaces, pipe networks, grading).
• Deliver model-based designs, manage sheet sets, and support QA/QC and agency reviews.
• Prepare engineer’s cost estimates (OPCC & PS&E-level) and project specifications.
• Apply AASHTO, NACTO, DOT and municipal standards and adapt to new criteria.

Skills

PS&E delivery

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Complete streets

Multimodal design

Cost estimates

Agency reviews

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Transportation/Structural Engineering

PE license

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Company Overview

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Job Description

We’re looking for a Transportation Engineer who enjoys taking complete streets and multimodal projects from concept to construction.

You’re an ideal fit for this role if you have strong PS&E delivery experience, advanced Civil 3D skills, and a genuine passion for designing safer, more connected streets for all users.

• Develop comprehensive PS&E packages for multimodal and complete streets projects, including plan/profile sheets, details, signing & striping, ADA-compliant ramps, utilities, and MOT/traffic control plans.
• Perform hands-on design using AutoCAD Civil 3D, including corridors, alignments, surfaces, pipe networks, and grading.
• Deliver model-based designs, manage sheet sets, and support QA/QC and agency reviews.
• Prepare engineer’s cost estimates (OPCC & PS&E-level) and project specifications.
• Apply AASHTO, NACTO, DOT, and municipal standards, quickly adapting to new agency-specific criteria.

Coordinate closely with planners, landscape architects, urban designers, utilities, and public agencies. Projects you'll work on include; Multimodal corridors and complete streets featuring: Protected bike lanes, buffered lanes, and shared-use paths, sidewalks, curb extensions, crosswalks, and ADA-compliant improvements. Streetscape elements such as medians, trees, furnishings, and lighting coordination. Context-sensitive designs balancing vehicles, transit, bikes, and pedestrians in constrained right-of-way (ROW).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Transportation, Structural Engineering, or related discipline (or equivalent professional experience).
• Professional Engineering (PE) license.
• 7+ years of relevant transportation engineering experience, preferably with complete streets and multimodal projects.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required based on project location and scope.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience delivering complete PS&E / construction drawing packages.
• Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D (corridors, surfaces, alignments, pipe networks, grading) with efficient model-based plan production.
• Experience developing engineer’s cost estimates (OPCC and PS&E-level) and technical specifications.
• Familiarity with state DOT and municipal design standards, and navigating agency review and QA/QC cycles.
• Experience delivering complete streets and multimodal corridor projects, including bike, pedestrian, and streetscape elements.
• Ability to balance vehicular, transit, bicycle, and pedestrian needs within constrained rights-of-way.
• Knowledge of traffic calming, curb management, and multimodal safety strategies.
• Experience coordinating with planning, landscape architecture, and urban design teams.
• Ability to translate planning-level concepts into buildable construction documents.

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Amount of Travel Required

10% or less

EEO Statement

We attract the best people in the industry, supporting their efforts to learn and grow. We strive to create a challenging and progressive work environment. We provide career opportunities that span a variety of disciplines and geographic locations, with projects that our employees plan, design, build and operate as diverse as the needs of our clients. CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, pregnancy related conditions, childbirth and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression), national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Background Check and Drug Testing Information

CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries (hereafter collectively referred to as “CDM Smith”) reserves the right to require background checks including criminal, employment, education, licensure, etc. as well as credit and motor vehicle when applicable for certain positions. In addition, CDM Smith may conduct drug testing for designated positions. Background checks are conducted after an offer of employment has been made in the United States. The timing of when background checks will be conducted on candidates for positions outside the United States will vary based on country statutory law but in no case, will the background check precede an interview. CDM Smith will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check, and no job application submitted prior to such interview shall inquire into an applicant's criminal history. If this position is subject to a background check for any convictions related to its responsibilities and requirements, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate. In addition, during employment individuals may be required by CDM Smith or a CDM Smith client to successfully complete additional background checks, including motor vehicle record as well as drug testing.

Massachusetts Applicants

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Additional Pay Range Information

CDM Smith is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. This pay range is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels for the geographic location assigned to the position. In addition to geographic location, a candidate’s salary is determined by several other factors including, but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, relevant work experience, skills, required certifications, and education/training.

Additional Compensation

All bonuses at CDM Smith are discretionary and may or may not apply to this position.

Visa Sponsorship Available

No-We will not support sponsorship in the United States, i.e. H-1B or TN Visas for this position

Agency Disclaimer

All vendors must have a signed CDM Smith Placement Agreement from the CDM Smith Talent Acquisition Manager to receive payment for your placement. Verbal or written commitments from any other member of the CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries staff will not be considered binding terms. All unsolicited resumes sent to CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries and any resume submitted to any employee outside of CDM Smith Talent Acquisition Team will be considered property of CDM Smith. CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries will not be held liable to pay a placement fee.

Pay Range Max

USD $160,118.00

Pay Range Min

USD $91,478.00