Why CDM Smith?

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Join Us! CDM Smith – where amazing career journeys unfold.

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.

Job Description

Join CDM Smith in either our Nashville or Knoxville offices and make a difference while working with a fantastic team supporting state and municipal highway design projects and project delivery throughout Tennessee and the Southeast region!

• You will be performing interchange/highway design, roadway widening, roundabout/superstreet design, and low-impact bridge replacement, and producing construction bid plans and documents, writing roadway design reports, preparing construction cost estimates & design specifications, as well as coordinating with our clients.
• You will have the opportunity to provide technical guidance and training to more junior staff as well as review the work of more junior staff.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Civil, Transportation, or Structural Engineering or related discipline. 3 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 Qualifications

• EIT with the desire to achieve PE within 2 years.
• Familiarity with TDOT roadway design. Municipal roadway design is a plus.
• Strong preference for candidates with OpenRoads experience.
• Microstation and Corridor Modeling experience.
• Experience with the development of construction bid documents for TDOT and/or municipalities.
• Technical writing experience, including project special provisions, design reports, functional design reports, and technical memorandums.

Amount Of Travel Required

5%