Transportation Engineer 5-Transit

Transportation Engineer 5-Transit CDM Smith - 3.8 Nashville, TN Job Details Full-time 15 hours ago Qualifications Project team coordination Civil engineering 7 years 3D CAD modeling Public transit development projects Engineering Collaborating with government agencies Team development DOT (Department of Transportation) regulations Proposal writing Bachelor's degree in engineering Bachelor's degree Quality control Mentoring Bachelor's degree in civil engineering Construction documentation Transportation infrastructure projects Senior level Professional Engineer Civil Engineering Right-of-way Surface modeling technique Construction quality assurance Structural Engineering Working on construction estimation projects Full Job Description We are seeking an experienced Transit Engineer to support the planning, design, and delivery of transit infrastructure projects ranging from corridor improvements to stations and support facilities. In this role, you will lead and contribute to technically complex projects, guide junior staff, and work closely with multidisciplinary teams and public agency clients to deliver high‑quality, buildable designs. This position is well suited for an engineer with strong PS&E experience, advanced Civil 3D skills, and a solid understanding of transit operations, accessibility, and urban right‑of‑way constraints. Key Responsibilities Develop and deliver transit infrastructure designs for projects of moderate to high complexity, including bus corridors, BRT elements, transit centers, and related civil improvements. Produce and review PS&E and construction drawing packages, ensuring technical accuracy, constructability, and compliance with applicable standards. Review draft designs for compliance with federal, state, local, and transit agency requirements, and sign and seal plans as required. Perform site reviews and field investigations to confirm design assumptions and update project requirements as needed. Support projects through design development, QA/QC processes, and agency review cycles. Coordinate closely with planners, architects, utility owners, transit operations staff, systems engineers, and public agencies. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers; review and oversee their project work. Support proposal development efforts, including reviewing technical content and participating in client meetings and presentations. Represent the firm with clients and at industry events to support ongoing and future transit initiatives. Minimum Qualifications 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. Certification/License Requirements Professional Engineer Preferred Qualifications Experience producing complete PS&E / construction drawing packages, including plan/profile sheets, details, utility coordination, signing & striping, ADA ramps, and staging plans. Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D (surfaces, corridors, alignments, pipe networks, grading, and model-based plan production). Experience developing engineer's cost estimates (OPCC and PS&E level) and technical specifications. Familiarity with state DOT, municipal, and transit agency standards and the ability to adapt quickly to new agency criteria. Experience designing transit infrastructure, such as: Bus corridors, BRT elements, stations, stops, platforms, and layover facilities. Transit centers, park-and-ride facilities, or maintenance yards. Understanding of transit operations needs, including curb geometry, bus turning paths, platform clearances, and phased construction in active corridors. Strong knowledge of ADA accessibility requirements specific to transit facilities and stops. #LI-MS1 #

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Amount of Travel Required 5% EEO Statement We attract the best people in the industry, supporting their efforts to learn and grow. We strive to create a challenging and progressive work environment. We provide career opportunities that span a variety of disciplines and geographic locations, with projects that our employees plan, design, build and operate as diverse as the needs of our clients. CDM Smith is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, pregnancy related conditions, childbirth and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression), national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Background Check and Drug Testing Information CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries (hereafter collectively referred to as "CDM Smith") reserves the right to require background checks including criminal, employment, education, licensure, etc. as well as credit and motor vehicle when applicable for certain positions. In addition, CDM Smith may conduct drug testing for designated positions. Background checks are conducted after an offer of employment has been made in the United States. The timing of when background checks will be conducted on candidates for positions outside the United States will vary based on country statutory law but in no case, will the background check precede an interview. CDM Smith will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check, and no job application submitted prior to such interview shall inquire into an applicant's criminal history. If this position is subject to a background check for any convictions related to its responsibilities and requirements, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate. In addition, during employment individuals may be required by CDM Smith or a CDM Smith client to successfully complete additional background checks, including motor vehicle record as well as drug testing. Massachusetts Applicants It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Agency Disclaimer All vendors must have a signed CDM Smith Placement Agreement from the CDM Smith Recruitment Center Manager to receive payment for your placement. Verbal or written commitments from any other member of the CDM Smith staff will not be considered binding terms. All unsolicited resumes sent to CDM Smith and any resume submitted to any employee outside of CDM Smith Recruiting Center Team (RCT) will be considered property of CDM Smith. CDM Smith will not be held liable to pay a placement fee. Additional Compensation All bonuses at CDM Smith are discretionary and may or may not apply to this position. Business Unit TSU Group TSO Assignment Category Fulltime-Regular Employment Type Regular Visa Sponsorship Available No - We will not support sponsorship, i.e. H-1B or TN Visas for this position