Senior Transportation Engineer (655)

Technical Hires Group; Knoxville (TN); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Paid Time Off

Holiday schedule

Wellness days

Professional development to Director

Mentorship program

Job summary

Hires Group is seeking a Senior Transportation Engineer to lead the planning, design, and delivery of roadway and transportation infrastructure projects in Tennessee. The role involves contributing as a technical lead across multiple projects for state and local agencies, guiding design and review of roadway geometry and documents, and mentoring junior engineers.

The firm offers a hybrid work arrangement with professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in transportation engineering.
• Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering and PE licensure required.
• Lead and deliver roadway and transportation design tasks across multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver roadway and transportation infrastructure design tasks across multiple projects for state and local agencies.
• Develop and review roadway geometry, plans, and design documents to ensure compliance with standards.
• Conduct site reviews and inspections of transportation facilities.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.

Skills

Mentorship

Technical leadership

Project delivery

Education

Bachelor's in Civil Engineering

Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)

Job description

Lead the planning, design, and delivery of innovative roadway and transportation infrastructure projects across Tennessee as a Senior Transportation Engineer. This role provides the opportunity to shape project direction in areas such as roadway design, structures, traffic engineering, and intelligent transportation systems.

The job:

• Lead and deliver roadway and transportation infrastructure design tasks, serving as a key technical contributor and task lead across multiple projects for state and local transportation agencies.
• Develop and review roadway geometry, plans, and design documents to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local standards, supporting high‑quality, constructible solutions.
• Conduct site reviews and inspections of transportation facilities, verifying design intent, construction quality, and adherence to project requirements.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers, contributing to staff development and fostering a culture of continuous learning and design excellence.

Benefits

• Compensation: $180,000 - $220,000.
• Work Environment: Hybrid flexibility with 3 days work from home.
• 401(k) with employer match and professionally managed investment funds.
• Paid Time Off, holiday schedule, and wellness days.
• Development programmes including a strong professional development to Director, and award winning mentorship program.

What they need?

• Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering.
• Licensed PE.
• 15+ years of experience.

The company:

A long-established privately owned engineering firm recognised for delivering complex infrastructure solutions across the water, environmental, transportation, and facilities markets. With a strong international footprint and a reputation for technical excellence, the company partners with public- and private-sector clients on high-impact programs, supported by multidisciplinary teams and rigorous quality standards.

Hires Group is an equal opportunity staffing agency and does not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.

Who are We?

Hires Group (formerly Technical Hires) was founded in 2023 by the former CEO and COO of a multi-million-dollar staffing firm to partner with U.S. civil engineering firms to help engineers navigate their options – built on a people‑before‑profit ethos. Learn more about Hires Group here: About us | Hires Grou