Roadway Engineer

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising is hiring a Roadway Engineer to provide technical support for a DOT client in Nashville, TN. This role involves quality assurance, roadway design compliance, and development support. Candidates should possess a Tennessee Professional Engineer license along with experience in transportation projects, CAD software knowledge, and excellent communication skills. This is an opportunity to contribute to dynamic roadway projects and engage with a supportive engineering team.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in all aspects of roadway engineering design.
• Hands-on experience with CAD engineering software.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality acceptance reviews of roadway design plans.
• Verify compliance with design guidelines and standards.
• Provide roadway design and plan development support.

Skills

Roadway engineering design

Quality assurance

Communication

Organizational skills

CAD software

Education

Tennessee Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

Bentley OpenRoads Designer (ORD)

Bentley ConceptStation

Autodesk InfraWorks

Civil3D

Job description

HDR is seeking a Roadway Engineer to provide technical and program-level support to a DOT client in Knoxville, TN. This role focuses on quality assurance, roadway design compliance, and plan development support.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality acceptance reviews of DOT in‑house roadway design plans in accordance with the DOT Quality Manual.
• Verify roadway design and plan development compliance with client Design Guidelines, Standards and Specifications, and Project Development Network (PDN) requirements.
• Provide roadway design and plan development support.
• Assist with other roadway design and plan development tasks as directed by DOT and within the defined scope of work.
• Provide general project coordination and administrative support for assigned consultant staff.
• Support quality assurance oversight activities related to consultant services.
• Assist with accounting and administrative activities for assigned staff.
• Coordinate activities through the Consultant’s designated Project Manager, serving as the primary point of contact.
• Provide design and plan support services as directed by DOT Preconstruction.
• Prepare and submit monthly invoices and progress reports.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active Tennessee Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Experience with roadway design and plan development for transportation projects.
• Working knowledge of DOT Design Guidelines, Standards, Specifications, and PDN.
• Proficiency using Bentley OpenRoads Designer (ORD) and related roadway design tools.
• Ability to work closely with DOT staff and follow DOT procedures and direction.
• Understanding of transportation program management and consultant oversight.

Required Qualifications

• Previous experience in all aspects of roadway engineering design.
• Professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered (e.g., PE or P.Eng).
• Hands‑on experience with Highways and Roads CAD engineering software such as Bentley ConceptStation, OpenRoads Designer, Autodesk InfraWorks, or Civil3D.
• MS Office knowledge.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Experience with urban and rural highway interchanges, intersection design, traffic management, transportation planning, site planning, preparation of concept alignments, geometrical layout, and CAD base alignment plans.
• Commitment to being an active participant of HDR’s employee‑owned culture.

Equal Opportunity Statement

HDR is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.