Highway​/Roadway Engineer

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Imagine a place committed to offering an unmatched employee experience. Where you work on projects that are meaningful to you. Where you play an active part in shaping your career journey. Where your co-workers are invested in you and your success. Where you are encouraged and supported to do your very best and given the tools and resources to do so.

Where it’s a priority that the company takes good care of you and your family.

Our employees are the heart of our company. As an employer of choice, our goal is to provide a challenging, progressive and inclusive work environment which fosters personal leadership, career growth and development for every employee. We value passionate individuals who challenge the norm, deliver world-class solutions and bring diverse perspectives. Join our team, and together we will make a difference and change the world.

* This position has the flexibility to work in either Chattanooga, Knoxville, or Nashville, TN. Travel to the Knoxville, TN office will be required.

Are you interested in contributing to transportation infrastructure improvements? CDM Smith's Transportation team in Tennessee is calling for dynamic individuals to join us. This position offers an opportunity to be part of a team working to improve the long-term mobility of both people and goods.

• Work on innovative roadway design projects, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
• Collaborate with technical specialists who boast extensive expertise in a variety of design areas, including roads, bridges, structures, traffic engineering, intelligent transportation systems, public transit, and more
• Review draft designs to ensure alignment with regulatory standards and firm policies, updating design requirements as necessary
• Conduct site reviews and inspections of transportation structures, guaranteeing the highest quality of construction
• Work closely with sales staff to develop proposals that meet current and potential clients' unique needs, fostering strong client relationships
• Attend conferences and symposia to stay current on industry trends and innovations while providing technical guidance and mentorship to junior staff

At CDM Smith, we're shaping roads and contributing to the future of transportation. Join us and be part of a team where your contributions will have a lasting impact on the communities we serve. Unlock your potential for growth and innovation as you help pave the way for safer, more efficient transportation systems.

• Expert knowledge of computer assisted design and drafting (CADD) 3D and 4D software and practices
• Expert knowledge of engineering principles of design
• Expert knowledge of Microsoft business software (Excel, Word, etc.)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Expert knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations
• Basic knowledge of design standards (AASHTO, NACTO, etc.)

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Transportation, or Structural Engineering or related discipline (or equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree)
• Professional engineering (PE) license
• 10 years of related experience
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required; frequency contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and essential functions of the position, which may vary depending on workload and project demands

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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 Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion,…