Project Engineer

Garver; Franklin (TN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Garver in Franklin, TN seeks a Transportation Project Engineer to support state DOT roadway projects with geometry, drainage, and utility coordination. You will contribute to design packages and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver quality results.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years of transportation design experience, a civil engineering degree, and an EIT/EI certification. Garver offers professional development within a collaborative, employee-owned firm.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited civil engineering degree.
• EIT or EI certification.
• 1–3 years of transportation design experience.
• Familiar with AASHTO Green Book, Roadside Design Guide, MUTCD.

Responsibilities

• Assist with engineering design tasks for state DOTs and local agencies’ roadway projects.
• Prepare plans, cost estimates, reports, and calculations for client deliverables.
• Interact with design teams, clients, and project stakeholders.
• Represent Garver at industry events and professional organizations.

Skills

Teamwork oriented

Written & verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Office software proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Tools

OpenRoads Designer

Bentley applications

Microsoft Office

Job description

Careers

Project Engineer

Franklin, Tennessee

Join our team at Garver, an award-winning national full-service firm. We pride ourselves on our unique organizational structure that empowers local decision-making, ensuring swift adaptation to evolving needs. With a distinctive combination of nationwide resources, local autonomy, and the expertise of seasoned Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), we invest in our employees so they can excel in delivering unparalleled service to our clients and communities. At Garver, you'll enjoy a collaborative team environment, with ample opportunities for both professional mastery and autonomy in your work. Join us in making a difference!

Garver is seeking a Transportation Project Engineer to join our growing Team in the Franklin, TN area. We are looking for high achievers looking to grow and develop their career with us through our technical and professional development programs and diverse career opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with engineering design tasks for state DOT’s and local agencies’ roadway projects. This includes development of horizontal and vertical geometry, corridor modeling including roadside design, development of open and closed drainage systems, utility coordination, signing and marking, and erosion and sediment control.
• Preparing plans, cost estimates, reports, and calculations required for client deliverable packages.
• Interacting with design teams, clients, and project stakeholders.
• Representing Garver at industry events and in professional organizations.

Garver sees our employees as investments in both the company’s and employee’s success. To foster this notion, on the job training is provided to help employees master the skills listed above.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering from an ABET accredited program
• Registered Engineer in Training (EIT) or Engineer Intern (EI)
• 1-3 years of transportation design experience
• Familiarity with the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Green Book, the Roadside Design Guide, and the Manual Uniform Traffic Control Device (MUTCD)
• Good interpersonal skills and a team-first mentality
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Preferred Requirements/Skills

• Proficiency with Bentley products, particularly OpenRoads Designer
• Previous experience in consulting engineering with a primary focus on transportation projects in Tennessee

Grow With Us

Garver offers its employees programs such as company-paid professional memberships, company support for industry licenses and continuing education opportunities that foster a progressive atmosphere. Garver provides the tools, resources, and environment to develop leaders, stimulate ideas, and accomplish projects. By offering highly competitive salary packages, attractive benefits, and a comprehensive wellness program; Garver walks the talk when it comes to work-life balance.

Founded in 1919, Garver is an employee-owned engineering, planning, and environmental services firm focused on aviation, transportation, buildings, federal, water and wastewater services; surveying; advisory services; and construction engineering and inspection. In the top 100 of Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms list, with more than 1,400 employees, Garver provides an exceptional level of client service that reflects our people-first culture, which has achieved Zweig Group Best Firm to Work For Legacy Status. Learn how Garver invests in people and places they call home at GarverUSA.com.

Garver is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Our employment practices are based upon an individual's capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by law.