Roadway Engineer

HDR; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Roadway Engineer to work in Nashville, Tennessee. This individual will perform quality reviews of roadway design plans and provide design support per DOT standards. Requires a Bachelor's degree and an active Tennessee PE license. Experience with roadway design tools such as Bentley OpenRoads Designer is essential. The position is regular, full-time with an emphasis on effective communication and collaboration within a team environment. HDR is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in all aspects of roadway engineering design.
• Requires a professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board.
• Hands-on experience with CAD engineering software.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality acceptance reviews of roadway design plans.
• Provide roadway design and plan development support.
• Assist with accounting and administrative activities.

Skills

Active Tennessee Professional Engineer (PE) license

Experience with roadway design

Proficiency using Bentley OpenRoads Designer

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Bentley ConceptStation

Open Roads Designer

Autodesk Infraworks

Civil3D

MS Office

Job description

In the role of Roadway Engineer, we'll count on you to:

• 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

• Bachelor's degree
• Previous experience in all aspects of roadway engineering design
• Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.
• Hands‑on experience with Highways and Roads CAD engineering software such as Bentley ConceptStation and Open Roads Designer and/or Autodesk Infraworks and Civil3d
• MS Office knowledge
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Experience should include urban and rural highway interchanges, intersection design, traffic management, transportation planning, site planning, preparation of concept alignments, geometrical layout and CAD base alignment plans
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must

Primary Location: United States-Tennessee-Knoxville Other Locations: United States-Tennessee, United States-Tennessee-Nashville Industry: Highway + Road Schedule: Full-time Employee Status: Regular Business Class: Right of Way Job Posting: Apr 29, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.