Roadway Engineering Associate

Barge Design; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Barge Design Solutions, Inc. in Nashville, TN is seeking a Roadway Engineering Associate to contribute to diverse roadway projects and infrastructure design.

You will take ownership of smaller projects under guidance from senior engineers and advance your technical skills within a collaborative team. Qualified candidates hold a Civil Engineering degree, EI/EIT certification, 1–2 years of roadway design experience, and familiarity with ORD software and TDOT/MUTCD guidelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited program.
• 1–2 years of roadway design experience.
• EI / EIT Certification required.
• Experience using Bentley OpenRoads Designer (ORD) software preferred.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, particularly WORD and EXCEL.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design of a variety of roadway project types including urban streets, rural highways, bridge replacements, sidewalks and greenways, interchanges, intersections and roundabouts
• Collaborate with project team members, client representatives, review agencies to resolve issues and develop effective solutions
• Assist in the analysis and preparation of reports, specifications, plans, and permits for projects.
• Use computer-aided design (CAD) software to prepare engineering and design documents/drawings
• Accompany design team on site visits and client meetings as needed.
• Learn and apply TDOT guidelines, policies, and procedures
• Ensure tasks are completed promptly and meet quality expectations

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

EI/EIT Certification

Tools

Bentley OpenRoads Designer (ORD)

Microsoft Office (Word/Excel)

Job description

What We're Looking For:

Barge Design Solutions, Inc. is seeking a motivated Roadway Engineering Associate to join our team in Nashville, TN. In this position, you will play a key role in delivering impactful infrastructure solutions that benefit the communities we serve, including engaging work on a variety of roadway design projects.

You’ll have the opportunity to take ownership of smaller projects while also contributing to larger, more complex initiatives under the guidance of senior engineers. If you're looking for a role where you can build your technical expertise, gain meaningful project experience, and make a difference in your community, this is the opportunity for you.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the design of a variety of roadway project types including urban streets, rural highways, bridge replacements, sidewalks and greenways, interchanges, intersections and roundabouts
• Collaborate with project team members, client representatives, review agencies to resolve issues and develop effective solutions
• Assist in the analysis and preparation of reports, specifications, plans, and permits for projects.
• Use computer-aided design (CAD) software to prepare engineering and design documents/drawings
• Accompany design team on site visits and client meetings as needed.
• Learn and apply TN Department of Transportation (TDOT) guidelines, policies, and procedures
• Ensure tasks are completed promptly and meet quality expectations.

Education & Experience Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited program.
• Minimum of 1-2 years of roadway design experience.
• Engineer Intern (EI) / Engineer-in-Training (EIT) Certification required.
• Experience using Bentley OpenRoads Designer (ORD) software preferred.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, particularly WORD and EXCEL.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills are important.
• Working knowledge of utilizing AASHTO and MUTCD roadway design materials

Why join us?

Barge Design Solutions, Inc., is an engineering and architecture firm with diverse in-house multidisciplinary practice areas. The employee-owned company is more than 650+ people strong and serves clients nationwide from multiple U.S. locations. Barge is ranked on Engineering News-Record (ENR)’s Top 500 Design Firms and Architectural Record’s Top 300 Architecture Firms and is a certified Great Place To Work®.

Our primary purpose for being in business is ultimately to create a better life by unleashing the potential of our people, clients and communities. This purpose is supported by our company’s core values because at the end of the day, Barge CARES:

• Collaborate – Help and expect help. Teamwork is essential in what we do.
• Authentic – Honesty, integrity and trust are at the heart of everything we do. We are who we say we are.
• Responsible – We are accountable for our work, our attitude, and our actions. We make Barge better.
• Excellence – We go all in and expect more of ourselves than others expect of us.
• Service – We are humble. We use our gifts in service of others.

We believe that if we are living out our purpose for being in business and integrating our values into everything we do, we will ultimately achieve our vision to be the firm best known for being selected when it matters most.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status or on the basis of disability. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled