Roadway Civil Engineer

Stantec; Nashville (TN); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Roadway Civil Engineer in Nashville, TN to lead transportation projects and collaborate within the Transportation Group. This role focuses on innovative engineering solutions, requiring strong project management and technical expertise in civil engineering. Join us in making community transport safer and more resilient.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in the field of Civil Engineering, preferably in transportation.
• Professional Engineer registration in Tennessee required within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor financial performance of project budgets.
• Prepare reports and planning documents.
• Lead design teams through all project phases.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Project management

Technical consulting

Education

Bachelor's or higher Degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer

Job description

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A career in transportation is more than bridges, roads, and rail. As we plan, design, and manage projects that move people and goods from Point A to Point B, we create connections that transform our communities. Every airport, road, bridge, port, or transit project is an opportunity to make communities safer, cleaner, and more resilient. Together, we’re making an impact around the world.

If you’re looking for a career that moves, join our team of professionals who are passionate about the future of transportation.

Your Opportunity

At Stantec we are driven to achieve, and we do what is right. Our Transportation group provides our clients with comprehensive planning, project management, design, and engineering services for all phases of transportation projects. Your creativity will be applied to a variety of projects including urban and rural roadways, freeways and interchanges, multi-modal facilities, and alternative intersection designs. In addition, there will be opportunities to be involved in transportation related environmental studies and alternative delivery projects. At Stantec you will join a Transportation Group with vast resources to assist you and your clients. You will get the opportunity to work in an office that provides a diverse cross-section of services where collaboration and education is fostered. This position comes with a high potential for growth into a leadership role at Stantec for our Transportation group in the State of Tennessee. We seek dynamic individuals who want to make their community a better place. Exceptional interpersonal communication skills and strong initiative are a must to help our team deliver impactful and innovative Roadway Projects throughout the Southeast Region. Come join our Transportation Team and work alongside others who share your passion to support communities through exciting and unique transportation projects that implement innovative and emerging technologies. This role has the ability to be on a hybrid work schedule if needed.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Perform as project manager, and/or technical specialist on roadway engineering projects, responsible for invoicing, managing, and monitoring financial performance of project budgets.
• Serve as a technical specialist and consultant to other engineering disciplines on transportation-related projects.
• Prepare reports and develop planning documents.
• Communicate with clients and stakeholders to understand client’s needs.
• Identify and analyze the principal design features and major design alternatives that satisfy the project’s purpose and the client’s needs.
• Produce detailed, high-quality design plans, specifications, and estimates in accordance with applicable procedures and standards.
• Peer review plans and provide quality control reviews of technical specifications, contract documents, and estimates.
• Mentor junior staff in technical design elements and the development of project documents.
• Actively identify project pursuit opportunities, manage client relationships, develop new clients, and assist in the preparation of proposals to win those pursuits.
  
  

Your Capabilities And Credentials

• Professional Engineer registered in the State of Tennessee or the ability to obtain licensure within 6 months.
• Proficient in design of transportation/civil engineering projects including preparation of plans and specifications, and cost estimates for all aspects of roadway construction.
• Ability to lead one or more design teams through all phases of project production.
• Ability to perform and/or oversee the preparation of roadway design plans including geometric layout, drainage design, and earthwork computations.
• Ability to work with other transportation related disciplines to incorporate bridges and / or other structural elements, traffic signals and / or other traffic control elements, Intelligent Transportation Systems and roadway lighting into a comprehensive plan set.
• Proficient in planning and report preparation
• Proficient in traffic control plan production and sequence of construction for roadway projects including Transportation Management Plans, temporary signing, striping and barricades, and detour plans.
• Sufficient experience to fulfill construction support services such as plan changes, responses to Requests for Information, and shop drawing reviews.
• Comfortable working collaboratively with team members virtually.
• Recent experience planning and developing Roadway projects in Microstation, Geopak and OpenRoads is desired.
• Thorough knowledge and interpretation of transportation industry standards and guidance i.e. AASHTO, MUTCD, FHWA
• Experience with TDOT Roadway Design Guidelines and Project Delivery Network is desired.
  
  

Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s or higher Degree in Civil Engineering.
• Professional Engineer is preferred.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in the field of Civil Engineering with preference given to transportation experience.
  
  

Roadway engineer will primarily work in an office setting; however, some field work may be required.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.

Primary Location: United States | TN | Nashville

Organization: BC-2018 Transpt-US Gulf

Employee Status: Regular

Job Level: Nonmanager

Travel: No

Schedule: Full time

Job Posting: 23/06/2025 06:06:03

Req ID: REQ250001ZT

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