Project Engineer - Transportation

Pape-Dawson; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Pape-Dawson Engineers in Nashville is seeking a full-time Transportation Project Engineer to lead roadway design projects and manage task delivery for private and public sector clients across Tennessee and the Southeast.

You will collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team of transportation professionals, review plans, mentor junior staff, and ensure compliance with AASHTO and TDOT guidelines while delivering high-quality, on-time projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering.
• 4+ years of engineering experience with recent transportation design.
• Tennessee PE license.
• Understanding of roadway design guidance from AASHTO.
• Knowledge of TDOT guidelines, procedures, and plan preparation.
• Experience in development of roadway plans and specifications with municipalities and permitting agencies.
• Experience with MicroStation, Geopak, OpenRoads or AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Ability to work on multiple projects concurrently.
• Strong communication and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Execute transportation design plans, studies, and analyses through project software.
• Horizontal and vertical geometric design.
• Stormwater/erosion prevention and sediment control/traffic design.
• Directing and training junior staff.
• Support project managers in meeting project goals and providing quality deliverables.
• Additional related duties as needed.

Skills

Transportation design

Project management

Multi-project coordination

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Tools

MicroStation

Geopak

OpenRoads

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Job Description:

Overview:

Pape-Dawson is seeking a full-time Transportation Project Engineer based in our Nashville office. This position is responsible for project design and task management within roadway design. The Transportation Project Engineer will collaborate with other transportation team members within the roadway and traffic groups, land surveyors, environmental engineers, construction engineer inspectors, and landscape architects to assist our clients in developing transportation related projects. This role will have the opportunity to work on a wide range of transportation projects with private and public clients throughout the state and southeast.

Responsibilities:

• Execute transportation design plans, studies, and analyses through project software

• Horizontal and vertical geometric design

• Stormwater/erosion prevention and sediment control/traffic control design

• Directing and training junior staff

• Support project managers in meeting project goals and providing quality deliverables

• Additional related duties as needed

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

• 4+ years of engineering experience with recent experience in transportation design preferred

• Tennessee PE license

• Understanding of roadway design guidance from AASHTO

• Knowledge of TDOT guidelines, procedures, and plan preparation

• Experience in development of roadway plans and specifications along with local municipalities and permitting agencies

• Experience with MicroStation, Geopak, OpenRoads or AutoCAD Civil 3D

• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously

• Strong communication and attention to detail #LI-JG1

EEO Statement:

All qualified applicants for Pape-Dawson Engineers will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.