Transportation Engineer

Overview

Ragan Smith, a Pape-Dawson company, is seeking a full-time Transportation Engineer based in our Nashville office. This position is responsible for project design and task management within transportation design. The Transportation Engineer will collaborate with other transportation team members, land surveyors, environmental engineers, construction engineer inspectors, and landscape architects to assist our clients in developing transportation related projects. This role will have the opportunity to work on a wide range of transportation projects with private and public clients throughout the state and southeast.

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

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
• 4-6+ years of engineering experience with recent experience in transportation design preferred
• Tennessee PE license or EI Registration
• Understanding of roadway design guidance from AASHTO
• Knowledge of TDOT guidelines, procedures, and plan preparation
• Experience in development of roadway plans and specifications along with local municipalities and permitting agencies
• Experience with Micro Station, Geopak, Open Roads or AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong communication and attention to detail

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Long-term and short-term disability coverage
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• 401(k) safe harbor contribution plus 10% employer matching
• Premium time paid out to eligible salaried employees when over 40 hours are worked in a week
• Annual salary review and bonus
• Tuition and gym reimbursements
• Parental leave
• Flexible work environment
• Focus on work-life balance

Ragan Smith was founded in 1933 as a land surveying company. More than nine decades later, we have grown into an interdisciplinary consulting firm of experienced civil engineers, landscape architects, transportation experts, savvy surveyors, and brilliant land planners serving the private and public sectors. In 2024, Ragan Smith joined the Pape-Dawson family of companies. Pape-Dawson is an industry-leading, future-focused civil engineering and professional services firm with nationwide locations.

Ragan Smith is an equal opportunity employer recognizing the value of a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, and/or protected veteran status in accordance with governing laws.

All qualified applicants for Pape-Dawson Engineers will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.