CDM Smith · 5 days ago
Transportation Engineer 5-Transit
Tennessee - Nashville
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
7+ years expCDM Smith is a firm that develops large scale engineering projects and is seeking a Transportation Engineer 5-Transit. The role involves designing and reviewing transportation projects, ensuring compliance with regulations, and providing technical guidance to junior staff.
Responsibilities
With general direction, develops large scale projects such as highways, tunnels, mass transit and aviation engineering designs of basic to high complexity to meet client project requirements
Reviews draft designs for compliance with federal, state and local regulations and signs off on completed designs. Ensures that firm policies and practices are followed on all designs
Signs and seals engineering designs as necessary
Performs site reviews and studies, as needed, to ensure designs are aligned with location specifications
Updates design requirements as necessary
Inspects new construction and existing transportation structures as necessary
Collaborates with sales staff to create proposals in response to current and potential client requests for proposal (RFPs)
Reviews draft proposals for adherence to firm, industry, state, local and federal regulations and best practices
Meets with current and potential future clients to review their current and future design needs
Attends conferences, symposia, etc. to improve the visibility of the firm's products and services in collaboration with applicable sales staff
Performs other duties as required
Provides technical guidance and training to more junior staff. Mentors more junior staff and develops them for future growth within the discipline and firm
May supervise the work of junior engineers on project work
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Civil, Transportation, or Structural Engineering or related discipline
Professional engineering (PE) license
7 years of related experience
Domestic and/or international travel may be required. The frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the position, which may vary depending on workload and project demands
Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree
Preferred
Demonstrated experience producing complete PS&E/ construction drawing packages, including: Plan, profile, typical sections, details
Utility coordination drawings
Signing & striping, ADA ramp details, and staging plans
Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D, including: Surfaces, corridors, alignments, pipe networks, grading objects
Efficient model-based plan production and sheet set management
Strong experience developing engineer's cost estimates (OPCC, PS&E level) and technical specifications
Familiarity with state DOT and municipal design standards, with ability to quickly adapt to new agency criteria
Proven ability to work independently with minimal oversight while coordinating across disciplines
Experience supporting projects through design development, QA/QC, and agency review cycles
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including coordination with planners, architects, utility owners, and agency staff
Experience designing transit infrastructure, including: Bus corridors, BRT elements, bus stops, platforms, and layover facilities
Transit centers, park-and-ride facilities, or maintenance yards
Familiarity with transit agency standards (e.g., WeGo, KAT, local transit authorities, FTA guidance)
Experience integrating transit operations needs into civil design (curb geometry, bus turning paths, platform clearances)
Knowledge of ADA accessibility requirements specific to transit facilities and stops
Experience coordinating with multidisciplinary transit teams, including planners, operations staff, and systems engineers
Understanding of urban right-of-way constraints and phased construction for active transit corridors
Company
CDM Smith
Louis Perry Group (now CDM Smith) is a privately owned engineering and construction firm providing legendary client service and smart solutions in water, environment, transportation, energy and facilities.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Karen Thomas, PHR
Human Resources Business Partner
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