Senior Project Engineer – Civil & Transportation Design Leader

Pape-Dawson; Franklin (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Pape-Dawson Engineers in Franklin, TN is seeking a Project Engineer to own technical design and execution from concept through final design on transportation projects. The role requires PE licensure, strong leadership, and the ability to collaborate with clients and agencies to balance quality, budget, and schedule.

The incumbent will lead design teams, review deliverables, and coordinate with project managers and subconsultants to ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field from an ABET-accredited program.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license.
• Minimum of 4 years of progressive engineering experience.
• Proficiency with applicable engineering design and analysis software.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to lead technical work, mentor others, and coordinate across disciplines.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Availability to work Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with occasional overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead and produce complete engineering designs, including plans, specifications, reports, calculations, and estimates, in accordance with applicable codes, standards, and project requirements.
• Evaluate design alternatives, apply sound engineering judgment, and select solutions that balance technical quality, constructability, cost, and schedule.
• Coordinate technical work with project managers, internal disciplines, subconsultants, and external stakeholders.
• Review and oversee work prepared by engineers, EITs, designers, and technicians to ensure accuracy, consistency, and quality.
• Prepare and review technical reports, studies, and documentation using standard engineering and office software tools.
• Support project delivery by identifying technical risks, resolving design issues, and contributing to schedule and budget adherence.
• Communicate effectively with clients, agencies, and project partners, representing the company with professionalism and confidence.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior staff, supporting their professional development.
• Participate in professional, technical, or community organizations to support continued growth and industry engagement.
• Uphold company values and contribute to a collaborative, high-performing team environment.
• Lead traffic and transportation design tasks, including intersection geometry, signing, pavement markings, and traffic control.
• Prepare and review traffic studies such as traffic impact analyses, safety assessments, and operational evaluations.
• Coordinate with agencies on traffic design standards, approvals, and technical reviews.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Coordination across disciplines

Written and verbal communication

Organizational skills

Engineering design

Education

ABET-accredited Civil Engineering degree

Job description

Pape-Dawson Engineers in Franklin, TN is seeking a Project Engineer to own technical design and execution from concept through final design on transportation projects. The role requires PE licensure, strong leadership, and the ability to collaborate with clients and agencies to balance quality, budget, and schedule.

The incumbent will lead design teams, review deliverables, and coordinate with project managers and subconsultants to ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance.