Transportation Project Engineer — Roadway Design Lead

Pape-Dawson; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Pape-Dawson Engineers in Nashville is seeking a full-time Transportation Project Engineer to lead roadway design projects and manage task delivery for private and public sector clients across Tennessee and the Southeast.

You will collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team of transportation professionals, review plans, mentor junior staff, and ensure compliance with AASHTO and TDOT guidelines while delivering high-quality, on-time projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering.
• 4+ years of engineering experience with recent transportation design.
• Tennessee PE license.
• Understanding of roadway design guidance from AASHTO.
• Knowledge of TDOT guidelines, procedures, and plan preparation.
• Experience in development of roadway plans and specifications with municipalities and permitting agencies.
• Experience with MicroStation, Geopak, OpenRoads or AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Ability to work on multiple projects concurrently.
• Strong communication and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Execute transportation design plans, studies, and analyses through project software.
• Horizontal and vertical geometric design.
• Stormwater/erosion prevention and sediment control/traffic design.
• Directing and training junior staff.
• Support project managers in meeting project goals and providing quality deliverables.
• Additional related duties as needed.

Skills

Transportation design

Project management

Multi-project coordination

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Tools

MicroStation

Geopak

OpenRoads

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Pape-Dawson Engineers in Nashville is seeking a full-time Transportation Project Engineer to lead roadway design projects and manage task delivery for private and public sector clients across Tennessee and the Southeast.

You will collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team of transportation professionals, review plans, mentor junior staff, and ensure compliance with AASHTO and TDOT guidelines while delivering high-quality, on-time projects.