Roadway Project Engineer – Design & TDOT Projects | PE

LJA; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Comprehensive benefits

Family leave

Tuition reimbursement

Referral bonuses

Volunteer days

Professional memberships

Internal mobility

Fun culture

Job summary

LJA Transportation is seeking a Project Engineer in Nashville to join our engineering team. You will design calculations, prepare plans, and develop schematic designs for TDOT, local government, and regional projects, applying advanced engineering principles with independent judgment within a supportive, employee-owned culture.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years of experience with MicroStation, Geopak/Open Roads, and TDOT procedures, plus a PE license (TN preferred).

Qualifications

• BSCE degree and PE licensure, with TN preferred as starting point.
• Minimum 5+ years using MicroStation/Geopak/Open Roads and TDOT procedures.
• Strong verbal and written communication with internal teams and clients.

Responsibilities

• Perform design calculations, prepare plans, and direct schematic designs for TDOT/local projects.
• Apply advanced engineering principles and independent judgment on regional projects.
• Mentor direct reports and share knowledge with the team.
• Collaborate with executives, clients, and consultants to meet project goals.
• Engage in team activities and contribute to a collaborative culture.

Skills

MicroStation

Geopak/Open Roads

TDOT procedures

Effective communication

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (TN preferred)

Tools

Bentley ORD

Job description

LJA Transportation is seeking a Project Engineer in Nashville to join our engineering team. You will design calculations, prepare plans, and develop schematic designs for TDOT, local government, and regional projects, applying advanced engineering principles with independent judgment within a supportive, employee-owned culture.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years of experience with MicroStation, Geopak/Open Roads, and TDOT procedures, plus a PE license (TN preferred).