Engineer 1 - Choose How You Move

Salary : $90,767.00 Annually

Location : Nashville, TN

Job Type : Full-Time Civil Service

Job Number : 26082E

Department : Nashville Department of Transportation

Opening Date : 10 / 14 / 2025

Closing Date : 11 / 3 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Central

Position Description

The Nashville Department of Transportation and Multimodal Infrastructure (NDOT) is seeking an Engineer 1-CHYM (Choose How You Move). The incumbent will be responsible for activities involved in the development of plans, specifications, construction, and cost estimates for complete streets and traffic signal projects initiated by NDOT as part of the CHYM Program. This position will work in a team setting where collaboration is key. The position will work with technical experts to ensure complex projects are delivered in accordance with program goals. Performs related duties as required.

The Department of Transportation and Multimodal Infrastructure delivers a range of services, and the nearly 400 employees work around the clock to ensure a multimodal system that offers choice and better connects neighborhoods, residents, businesses and visitors to the place that they need and want to go to in a safe manner. These employees are responsible for over 2,200 miles of public roadways and rights-of-way, over 6,000 streets, over 300 bridges, 835 traffic signals and over 1,200 miles of bike / sidewalk lanes and much more. Big events in Nashville consist of CMA Festival, Stanley Cup Finals, Titans games, and any number of special events. These require big preparation and big clean-up, and the Nashville Department of Transportation employees are up for the challenge.

Typical Duties

• Designs, prepares, reviews, and / or revises plans and specifications for complete street and traffic signal projects.
• Prepares and reviews cost estimates for projects.
• Compiles and analyzes data for project feasibility studies.
• Performs on-site inspections of projects.
• Reviews final "as-built" plans and specifications.
• May serve as a project manager for complete street and traffic signal projects.
• Coordinates activities with other departments, government agencies, or private firms concerning.
• Prepares and reviews technical reports and correspondences.
• Attends various meetings.
• Oversees federal grant application for the project.
• Compiles and prepares data for project bids.
• Oversees acquisition and easements of property for projects.
• Consults and advises contractors on interpretation and enforcement of construction contract provisions.
• Confers with contractors and makes final inspections of project.
• Approves final payment for services.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited college or university, Professional Engineering License, and four (4) years of post-degree engineering experience.

OR

Professional Engineering License and four (4) years of engineering experience.

NOTE : A Professional Engineering License from any state is required to apply for this position however, a Tennessee Professional Engineering License must be obtained prior to completion of the six-month probationary period.

License Requirement :

Valid Driver License

Professional Engineer's License

Failure to obtain the Tennessee Professional Engineering License will terminate employment.

Candidates with accreditations earned in a foreign institute are encouraged to apply.Note : Per Metro Ordinance No. SO94-1078. All employees of the Metropolitan Government shall be residents of the State of Tennessee or become residents of the state within six (6) months of employment as a prerequisite to employment with the Metropolitan Government.

Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.

Metro Nashville Government respects the religious beliefs and practices of all employees and will make, on request, an accommodation for such observances when a reasonable accommodation is available that does not create an undue hardship on business operations.

Requests for ADA or other protected accommodations for the recruitment process should be directed to Human Resources at 615-862-6640.

Full-time, Civil Service positions -

10 Vacation Days per year (increasing after 5 years of service)

1 Sick Day per month

12 Paid Holidays per year

Public Safety - Sworn and Civilian positions -

20 vacation days per year

3 Personal days per year

1 Sick Day per month

12 paid holidays per year

Part-time, Non Civil Service positions - Visit HR and Benefits webpages for more information.

Full-time, Non Civil Service positions - contact hiring department for benefits information

Seasonal / Temporary positions - no benefits offered.

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Do you have a valid Driver's license?

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What is the highest level of education you have completed?

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List type of degree and major field of study, if no degree answer "N / A".

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Do you have a Professional Engineering License?

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How many years of experience do you have in engineering?

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Briefly describe your professional engineering experience. If none enter N / A

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Briefly explain your knowledge of the current principles used in the area of completing street and traffic signal designs and delivery. If none enter N / A

Required Question