Job Description:
RaganSmith, a Pape-Dawson company, is seeking a full-time Transportation Designer with an assignment in local program monitoring to join our Transportation Engineering team in Nashville. The ideal candidate has strong communication and collaboration experience. This position will have an opportunity to work on a broad range of projects with a focus on public sector work and community planning and design, including assisting TDOT with local programs coordination and monitoring. The Transportation Designer will have the ability to work on roadway design and active transportation projects while getting first-hand experience in local project management.
Responsibilities
Assist in maintaining project structure, budget, and schedule
Review planning and design documents throughout a project lifecycle
Gain understanding of program regulations, laws and provisions of contracts and grant agreements, and achieve program objectives
Assist communities in pursuing potential grant opportunities and assisting with project
Assist in the coordination of transportation activities, including preparation of grant and sub recipient applications, contracts, project schedules, progress reports, technical reports, and invoices
Identify errors, omissions, and potential conflicts on applications, contract documents, estimates, reports, and plans
Assist in transportation design plan production, studies, and analyses through project software
Horizontal and vertical geometric design
Stormwater/erosion prevention and sediment control/traffic control design
Support project managers in meeting project goals and providing quality deliverables
Additional related duties as needed
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering
0-3+ years of experience in civil or transportation engineering
Experience with MicroStation, Geopak, OpenRoads or AutoCAD Civil 3D
Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously while managing time efficiently
Strong communication and community engagement skills
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of TDOT design guidelines and standards
Experience in transportation design and development of roadway plans
Understanding of roadway design guidance from AASHTO
Proficiency with MicroStation, Geopak, OpenRoads or AutoCAD Civil 3D
Tennessee EI Registration
Benefits
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
RaganSmith 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, RaganSmith joined the Pape-Dawson family of companies. Pape-Dawson is an industry-leading, future-focused civil engineering and professional services firm with nationwide locations.
RaganSmith 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.
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.