29-Apr-2026

Tennessee - Knoxville

44570BR

Hybrid Work Options may be considered for successful candidate.

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Job Description

Nashville or Knoxville, TN
Join CDM Smith’s Tennessee Transportation team and play a key role in delivering impactful state and municipal roadway projects throughout Tennessee and the broader Southeast. This position is ideal for an experienced roadway engineer who enjoys hands‑on design work, technical leadership, and collaboration with public agency clients.
You’ll work alongside a highly respected team supporting TDOT and municipal clients, delivering projects from planning and design development through final PS&E and construction support.

What You’ll Do
In this role, you will lead and support the technical delivery of highway and roadway design projects, with responsibilities that include:

Perform hands-on roadway and highway design, including:

Interchange and corridor improvements.
Roadway widening and rehabilitation projects.
Roundabout and superstreet design.
Low-impact bridge replacement and roadway tie-ins.

Develop construction bid-ready plan sets and contract documents, including plans, profiles, cross sections, details, and quantities.
Prepare roadway design reports, functional design reports, and technical memorandums in accordance with TDOT and municipal standards.
Develop engineer’s construction cost estimates and assist with the preparation of technical specifications and special provisions.
Utilize OpenRoads Designer and MicroStation, including corridor modeling, to produce efficient, high-quality model-based roadway designs.
Coordinate closely with TDOT, municipalities, and other project stakeholders to support design reviews, incorporate agency comments, and advance projects through approval.
Collaborate with internal disciplines such as traffic, drainage, structures, right-of-way, and utilities to ensure coordinated and constructible designs.
Provide construction-phase support, including responses to RFIs and design clarifications as needed.
Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and training to junior staff, including reviewing work products for quality, accuracy, and adherence to standards.
Contribute to a positive team environment while helping uphold consistent technical standards across projects.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Civil, Transportation, or Structural Engineering or related discipline. Certification as an Engineer in Training (EIT) or passing the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam in states where an EIT is not obtainable (within 18 months of hire or promotion or transfer). 5 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

Familiarity with TDOT roadway design standards; municipal roadway experience is a strong plus.
OpenRoads Designer experience, including corridor modeling workflows.
Proficiency with MicroStation for plan development and production.
Experience developing construction bid documents for TDOT and/or municipal clients.
Experience preparing technical documentation, including:
Design reports and functional design reports.
Project special provisions.
Technical memorandums and supporting calculations.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to coordinate effectively with clients and project teams.
Experience reviewing and mentoring junior engineers and contributing to team technical development.






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Amount of Travel Required

5%

Skills and Abilities

Expert Knowledge of computer assisted design and drafting (CADD) 3D and 4D software and practices. Expert Knowledge of engineer principles of design. Expert Knowledge of Microsoft business software (excel, word, etc.). Excellent verbal and written communications skills. Strong knowledge of federal, state and local regulations. Basic knowledge of design standards (AASHTO, NACTO, etc.).

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

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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