Transportation Engineer

Senior Project Engineer — Roadway Design

A well-established engineering firm is seeking a Senior Project Engineer specializing in Roadway Design to join one of its Tennessee offices located in Nashville, Murfreesboro, or Chattanooga. The successful candidate will have a robust background in designing roadway corridors, interchanges, widening projects, intersection and safety improvements, and multimodal transportation projects. Experience with state Department of Transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). municipal clients is highly preferred.

• Design roadway corridors, interchanges, widening projects, and intersection and safety improvements.
• Manage multimodal transportation projects.
• Collaborate with state DOT and municipal clients.
• Develop task management plans and oversee their execution.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Tennessee or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• 6–15 years of progressive experience in transportation/roadway design.
• Proficiency in Micro Station and Open Roads Designer.
• Familiarity with DOT processes, plan development, specifications, and cost estimating.
• Knowledge of relevant design standards and guidelines such as MUTCD and ADA.
• Strong communication and analytical skills.

• Experience with task management.
• Valid driver’s license.

The work environment includes modern office spaces in Nashville, Murfreesboro, or Chattanooga, Tennessee. The role involves using advanced technology and software such as Micro Station and Open Roads Designer to complete projects efficiently. The position requires travel to project sites and interactions with state and municipal clients.

This is a Permanent position based out of Nashville, TN.

The pay range for this position is $110,000 – $145,000/yr.

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and a matching 401(k) plan. Opportunity to work on a variety of transportation infrastructure projects. Collaborative work environment with a focus on innovation and technical excellence.

This is a fully onsite position in Nashville, TN.

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 21, 2026.

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