Project Engineer - Transportation

Pape-Dawson, Tennessee; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Pape-Dawson Engineers in Nashville is seeking a Transportation Project Engineer to lead roadway design efforts from the Nashville office. You will perform design and analyses, coordinate with surveyors, environmental engineers, and other professionals to deliver transportation projects for public and private clients across Tennessee and the Southeast.

The role involves a mix of design, project coordination, and mentorship of junior staff while ensuring quality deliverables and adherence to

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering is required.
• 4+ years of engineering experience with transportation design preferred.
• Tennessee PE license is required.
• Knowledge of TDOT guidelines, procedures, and plan preparation.

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.

Skills

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Project management

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Tools

MicroStation

Geopak

OpenRoads

AutoCAD Civil 3D

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

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.