Transportation Engineer - Complete Streets

Greater Nashville Regional Council; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exceptional health insurance benefits

Fully paid pension plan

401(k) matching up to 3%

Job summary

A regional planning organization in Nashville is seeking a Transportation Engineer to support transportation projects and planning efforts. The ideal candidate will have a master's degree in engineering and experience in transportation planning and project management. This role includes collaborating with various stakeholders, overseeing design projects, and enhancing roadway safety. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered, including exceptional health insurance and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Experience in transportation planning or engineering within governmental or transit agencies.
• Working knowledge of designing transportation improvement projects.
• Candidates with complete streets project experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate updates to the Regional Transportation Plan.
• Coordinate transportation planning with public transportation providers.
• Compile annual inventory of public infrastructure needs.
• Analyze data to monitor infrastructure condition.
• Develop maps and data visualizations to support planning efforts.
• Present staff reports to officials and stakeholders.

Skills

Transportation planning

Project management

Engineering design

Data analysis

Education

Master’s degree in Engineering or related field

Bachelor's degree + 4 years experience may substitute

Job description

The Greater Nashville Regional Council (GNRC) is seeking a transportation engineer to join its Department of Transportation and Infrastructure to support multi‑modal investments across the dynamic and rapidly growing metropolitan area. GNRC is responsible for developing the Regional Transportation Plan and Transportation Improvement Program for the Nashville Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) and is a key partner in planning activities carried out by public transit agencies, local governments, the TN Department of Transportation, and neighboring MPOs and Rural Planning Organizations.

Primary Responsibilities of the Department

• Facilitate major updates to the Regional Transportation Plan, Transportation Improvement Program, and Unified Planning Work Program for the Nashville metropolitan planning area;
• Coordinate transportation planning, programming, and project delivery activities with the TN Department of Transportation, area public transportation providers, and neighboring MPOs and Rural Planning Organizations;
• Compile an annual inventory of public infrastructure needs from local governments, transportation agencies, utility districts, and school boards;
• Collaborate with other GNRC teams and external partners to collect and analyze data to monitor the condition of transportation infrastructure, forecast future demand, and assess the costs and benefits of proposed improvements;
• Collaborate with other GNRC teams and external partners to align planned infrastructure needs with grant and lending opportunities to accelerate project implementation at the local level; and
• Pilot a quick‑build transportation improvement program to help streamline the delivery of federally funded transportation projects aimed at improving roadway safety for all users.

Key Job Duties of the Engineer

• Lead, assist, or consult GNRC and its member governments in the design and engineering of transportation projects with a focus on complete streets elements to improve roadway safety for all users.
• Assist GNRC in the procurement and oversight of on‑call engineering firms selected to help design projects being implemented through GNRC's quick build transportation improvement program.
• Assist local governments in the management of their on‑call engineering firms hired to facilitate project development through the TN Department of Transportation's local programs process.
• Assist in the development of local and regional plans by 1) documenting and analyzing existing conditions and trends, 2) identifying and assessing best practices and tools, and 3) recommending policies, actions, or investment strategies tailored to address planning objectives.
• Lead/assist in the development of maps and other data visualizations.
• Present staff reports to elected officials, planning boards, stakeholder organizations, and the general public.
• Provide guidance and/or coordinate with planning and engineering firms and local jurisdictions engaged in regional and corridor level planning studies and engineering analysis.
• Build and strengthen partnerships with community‑based organizations and advocates, universities and research institutions, business groups, local governments, public transit agencies, the TN Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, Federal Transit Administration, among others; and
• Participate in industry associations and continuing education opportunities to remain current on emerging and best practices related to transportation planning.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate(s) will have experience in transportation planning or engineering within a state DOT, regional planning organization, transit agency, or local government setting and possess working knowledge of designing transportation improvement projects. Candidates with a track record of designing complete streets projects are preferred. A master’s degree in engineering or a related field is required, along with at least two years of professional experience. A bachelor’s degree and four years of relevant experience may be substituted for the master’s degree. Foreign degrees and credentials will be considered.

Compensation

The minimum starting pay rate is on experience and qualifications. GNRC offers exceptional health insurance benefits, a fully paid pension through the Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System (with no employee payroll deduction), and an optional dollar‑for‑dollar match to a 401(k), up to 3% of gross salary. Inquire for more information about benefits.

Remote Work Policy

While GNRC provides flexibility for remote/hybrid working conditions, this is not a remote position. The selected candidate will be expected to work from the GNRC office with regularity.

Travel Expectations

This position will require regular travel throughout the Middle Tennessee area. A valid driver’s license and access to personal transportation is required.

About GNRC

The Greater Nashville Regional Council was established by the TN General Assembly as an association of local governments empowered to convene local and state leaders for the purposes of planning and programming state and federal investments into a range of social services and public infrastructure. GNRC serves as the region’s federally‑recognized Area Agency on Aging and Disability (AAAD), Development District (EDD) and administers the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) on behalf of the Nashville Area MPO Transportation Policy Board. More information is available at GNRC.org.

Position open until filled.

GNRC is an EOE, AA Employer