Project Engineer - Traffic & Transportation Design

papedawson; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Pape-Dawson Engineers is seeking a Project Engineer in Nashville, TN to lead technical design and engineering execution from concept to final design. You will ensure accuracy, constructability, and regulatory compliance while guiding a team across disciplines and coordinating with clients and agencies.

The role emphasizes traffic and transportation design tasks, including intersection geometry, signing, and traffic control, with opportunities for professional growth and active involvement in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license.
• Minimum of 4 years of progressive engineering experience.
• Strong understanding of engineering principles, design standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency with applicable engineering design and analysis software.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to lead technical work, mentor others, and coordinate across disciplines.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Availability to work Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM with occasional overtime.

Responsibilities

• Lead and produce complete engineering designs, including plans, specifications, reports, calculations, and estimates.
• Evaluate design alternatives balancing technical quality, constructability, cost, and schedule.
• Coordinate technical work with project managers, internal disciplines, subconsultants, and external stakeholders.
• Review and oversee work prepared by engineers, EITs, designers, and technicians to ensure accuracy, consistency, and quality.
• Prepare and review technical reports, studies, and documentation using standard engineering and office software tools.
• Support project delivery by identifying technical risks, resolving design issues, and contributing to schedule and budget adherence.
• Communicate effectively with clients, agencies, and project partners, representing the company with professionalism and confidence.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior staff, supporting their professional development.
• Participate in professional, technical, or community organizations to support continued growth and industry engagement.
• Uphold company values and contribute to a collaborative, high-performing team environment.
• Lead traffic and transportation design tasks, including intersection geometry, signing, pavement markings, and traffic control.
• Prepare and review traffic studies such as traffic impact analyses, safety assessments, and operational evaluations.
• Coordinate with agencies on traffic design standards, approvals, and technical reviews.

Skills

Leadership & project coordination

Mentoring

Communication

Organization

Reliability

Work scheduling

Education

ABET-accredited Civil Engineering program

Professional Engineer (P.E.) license

Job description

Pape-Dawson Engineers is seeking a Project Engineer in Nashville, TN to lead technical design and engineering execution from concept to final design. You will ensure accuracy, constructability, and regulatory compliance while guiding a team across disciplines and coordinating with clients and agencies.

The role emphasizes traffic and transportation design tasks, including intersection geometry, signing, and traffic control, with opportunities for professional growth and active involvement in