Transportation Engineer-in-Training (EIT)

OHM Advisors; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

BCBSM Medical, Dental and Vision

Company Profit Sharing

401(k) with employer matching

Paid professional association membership

Tuition & Certification Expense reimbursement

Volunteer Service Leave

100% Employer-Paid Life Insurance

Short & Long-Term Disability Options

Job summary

OHM Advisors in Nashville, TN, is looking for a Transportation Engineer-in-Training to assist in roadway and transportation project design. You will work on innovative infrastructure solutions and collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and aims for Engineer-in-Training certification. Benefits include health insurance, profit sharing, and career advancement programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or ability to obtain within six months.
• Strong interest in transportation engineering and roadway design.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation of transportation engineering designs and specifications.
• Perform calculations for geometric layout and pavement design.
• Support development of project documentation including reports.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Stay current with transportation engineering standards and tools.

Skills

Transportation engineering

Roadway design

Traffic operations

Excellent communication

Teamwork skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (ABET-accredited)

Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification

Tools

MicroStation

OpenRoads

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

OHM Advisors is a Community Advancement firm with a singular mission of Advancing Communities. Our diverse team of 800+ professionals works collaboratively across multiple service areas in multiple states, including architecture, engineering, planning, surveying, and construction engineering. We are a team of experts with individual specialties working together, driven to make a difference through people‑focused problem solving, design, and ideas. In everything we do, we put people first. We create places for communities of people that help solve a problem and drive them forward—advancing the whole community today and well into the future.

What You Will Contribute To OHM Advisors

As a Transportation Engineer‑in‑Training, you will play an integral role in designing roadway and transportation projects that support community growth and mobility across the region. You will collaborate closely with project managers, senior engineers, and multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative and people‑focused infrastructure solutions. This role offers the opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in transportation design while learning from experienced professionals across multiple disciplines.

Your Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of transportation engineering designs, plans, specifications, and cost estimates for roadways, intersections, and multimodal facilities.
• Perform design calculations for geometric layout, pavement design, drainage, traffic control, and safety improvements.
• Support the development of project documentation including reports, technical memoranda, and bid documents.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders including TDOT, municipalities, and contractors to coordinate project needs.
• Stay current with transportation engineering standards, tools, and technologies to support high‑quality project delivery.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET‑accredited program.
• Engineer‑in‑Training (EIT) certification or ability to obtain within six months of hire.
• Strong interest in transportation engineering, roadway design, and traffic operations.
• Familiarity with design software such as MicroStation, OpenRoads, or AutoCAD Civil 3D is preferred.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills with the ability to adapt in a fast‑paced environment.
• Commitment to pursuing professional development and eventual PE licensure.

Benefits

• BCBSM Medical, Dental and Vision
• Company Profit Sharing
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer matching contribution
• Paid professional association membership
• Tuition & Certification Expense reimbursement
• Volunteer Service Leave
• 100% Employer‑Paid Life Insurance
• Short & Long‑Term Disability Options

Career Advancement & Enrichment Programs

• Voluntary Wellness Program
• OHM Grad School
• OHM University

OHM Advisors is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.