Transportation Engineer - Complete Streets

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : Minimum $70,000, DOE

The Greater Nashville Regional Council (GNRC) is seeking a transportation engineer to join its Department of Transportation and Infrastructure to support multi-modal investments across the dynamic and rapidly growing metropolitan area. GNRC is responsible for developing the Regional Transportation Plan and Transportation Improvement Program for the Nashville Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) and is a key partner in planning activities carried out by public transit agencies, local governments, the TN Department of Transportation, and neighboring MPOs and Rural Planning Organizations.

Primary Responsibilities of the Department :

• Facilitate major updates to the Regional Transportation Plan, Transportation Improvement Program, and Unified Planning Work Program for the Nashville metropolitan planning area;
• Coordinate transportation planning, programming, and project delivery activities with the TN Department of Transportation, area public transportation providers, and neighboring MPOs and Rural Planning Organizations;
• Compile an annual inventory of public infrastructure needs from local governments, transportation agencies, utility districts, and school boards;
• Collaborate with other GNRC teams and external partners to collect and analyze data to monitor the condition of transportation infrastructure, forecast future demand, and assess the costs and benefits of proposed improvements;
• Collaborate with other GNRC teams and external partners to align planned infrastructure needs with grant and lending opportunities to accelerate project implementation at the local level; and
• Pilot a quick-build transportation improvement program to help streamline the delivery of federally funded transportation projects aimed at improving roadway safety for all users.

Key Job Duties of the Engineer :

Qualifications : The ideal candidate(s) will have experience in transportation planning or engineering within a state DOT, regional planning organization, transit agency, or local government setting and possess working knowledge of designing transportation improvement projects. Candidates with a track record of designing complete streets projects are preferred. A masters degree in engineering or a related field is required, along with at least two years of professional experience. A bachelors degree and four years of relevant experience may be substituted for the masters degree. Foreign degrees and credentials will be considered.

Compensation : The minimum starting pay rate is dependent on experience and qualifications. GNRC offers exceptional health insurance benefits, a fully paid pension through the Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System (with no employee payroll deduction), and an optional a dollar for dollar match to a 401k, up to 3% of gross salary. Inquire for more information about benefits.

Remote Work Policy : While GNRC provides flexibility for remote / hybrid working conditions, this is not a remote position. The selected candidate will be expected to work from the GNRC office with regularity.

Travel Expectations : This position will require regular travel throughout the Middle Tennessee area. A valid drivers license and access to personal transportation is required.

About GNRC : The Greater Nashville Regional Council was established by the TN General Assembly as an association of local governments empowered to convene local and state leaders for the purposes of planning and programming state and federal investments into a range of social services and public infrastructure. GNRC serves as the regions federally-recognized Area Agency on Aging and Disability (AAAD), Economic Development District (EDD) and administers the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) on behalf of the Nashville Area MPO Transportation Policy Board . More information is available atGNRC.org.

Position open until filled.

GNRC is an EOE, AA Employer