Project Engineer - Transportation

papedawsonยท Pape-Dawson, Tennessee
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๐Ÿ“ Nashville, TNFull time
Full timePape-Dawson, Tennessee

About this role

Job Description:

Overview:

Pape-Dawson is seeking a full-time Transportation Project Engineer based in our Nashville office. This position is responsible for project design and task management within roadway design. The Transportation Project Engineer will collaborate with other transportation team members within the roadway and traffic groups, land surveyors, environmental engineers, construction engineer inspectors, and landscape architects to assist our clients in developing transportation related projects.ย  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.

Responsibilities:

  • 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

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

  • 4+ years of engineering experience with recent experience in transportation design preferred

  • 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 along with local municipalities and permitting agencies

  • Experience with MicroStation, Geopak, OpenRoads or AutoCAD Civil 3D

  • Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously

  • Strong communication and attention to detail #LI-JG1

EEO Statement:

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.

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This Project Engineer - Transportation role at papedawson is based in Nashville, TN. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Project Engineer - Transportation role at papedawson full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Project Engineer - Transportation role in the Pape-Dawson, Tennessee department at papedawson.
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This Project Engineer - Transportation position at papedawson was posted on Jul 29, 2026. Apply as soon as possible โ€” early applications are often reviewed first.
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