Transportation Engineer 5-Traffic

CDM Smith; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 91,478 - 160,118; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith in Nashville, TN is seeking an experienced Task Manager or Project Planner to lead multiple transportation engineering projects. In this role, you'll manage work orders, conduct traffic simulations, and analyze multimodal transportation systems.

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and possess a PE license with at least 7 years of relevant experience. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive pay and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 7 years of related experience.
• Auditing traffic studies.
• Technical expertise in traffic design.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple task work orders with clients.
• Conduct simulations and capacity analysis.
• Perform safety and multimodal analysis.

Skills

Transportation engineering expertise

Traffic engineering

Multimodal transportation planning

Analytical skills

Computer software proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil, Transportation, or Structural Engineering

Professional engineering (PE) license

Tools

Microstation

AutoCAD

SimTraffic

VISSIM

HCS

Job description

Job Description

Roads less traveled? More like roads reimagined. The needs of transportation are calling. We're a team of trailblazers designing sustainable, connected journeys for a world on the move. Develop groundbreaking ideas that revolutionize how we travel. See your next become the map to now, where everyone gets there cleaner, faster, and smarter.

As an integral member of this team, you will contribute to CDM Smith's success by:

• Being the Task Manager or Project Planner for multiple task work orders with our clients, as well as assisting with putting proposals together and staffing projects.
• Simulation and capacity analysis – Synchro/SimTraffic, VISSIM, HCS, SIDRA.
• Safety analysis – HSM methodologies, Safe Systems.
• Multimodal and transit analysis.
• Corridor, Planning and Environmental Linkages, Needs & Deficiencies studies.
• Functional Design and Preliminary Engineering Reports.
• Intelligent Transportation Systems.
• Community traffic engineering and safety issues.
• Peer review of traffic studies conducted by others.
• Design of traffic signals/signal systems plans, specifications, and estimates.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Civil, Transportation, or Structural Engineering or related discipline. Professional engineering (PE) license. 7 years of related experience. Domestic and/or international travel may be required. The frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the position, which may vary depending on workload and project demands. Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical expertise in transportation engineering and planning, including traffic engineering, multimodal transportation planning, and transportation systems analysis.
• Experience leading and managing large-scale transportation projects and ensuring project deliverables meet quality standards and project requirements.
• Strong analytical skills and experience using transportation data to inform decision-making and develop innovative solutions to transportation challenges.
• Familiarity with preparing traffic signal design and traffic control plans using Microstation, AutoCAD, SignCAD, and AutoTURN.
• Knowledge of commonly used computer software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Certification as a Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE).
• Experience working with local, state, or federal transportation agencies.

Skills & Abilities

Expert Knowledge of computer assisted design and drafting (CADD) 3D and 4D software and practices. Expert Knowledge of engineer principles of design. Expert Knowledge of Microsoft business software (excel, word, etc.). Excellent verbal and written communications skills. Expert knowledge of federal, state and local regulations. Basic knowledge of design standards (AASHTO, NACTO, etc.).

Amount Of Travel Required

10% or less

EEO Statement

We attract the best people in the industry, supporting their efforts to learn and grow. We strive to create a challenging and progressive work environment. We provide career opportunities that span a variety of disciplines and geographic locations, with projects that our employees plan, design, build and operate as diverse as the needs of our clients. CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, pregnancy related conditions, childbirth and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression), national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Background Check and Drug Testing Information

CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries (hereafter collectively referred to as “CDM Smith”) reserves the right to require background checks including criminal, employment, education, licensure, etc. as well as credit and motor vehicle when applicable for certain positions. In addition, CDM Smith may conduct drug testing for designated positions. Background checks are conducted after an offer of employment has been made in the United States. The timing of when background checks will be conducted on candidates for positions outside the United States will vary based on country statutory law but in no case, will the background check precede an interview. CDM Smith will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check, and no job application submitted prior to such interview shall inquire into an applicant's criminal history. If this position is subject to a background check for any convictions related to its responsibilities and requirements, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate. In addition, during employment individuals may be required by CDM Smith or a CDM Smith client to successfully complete additional background checks, including motor vehicle record as well as drug testing.

Massachusetts Applicants

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Pay Range Min

USD $91,478.00

Pay Range Max

USD $160,118.00

Visa Sponsorship Available

No-We will not support sponsorship in the United States, i.e. H-1B or TN Visas for this position