Roadway Engineer

Arcadis • Nashville, TN

14h • $62,120 - $92,457

About The Position

Arcadis is seeking an Entry-level Roadway/ Transportation Design Engineer to join the team in Nashville, TN. In this position, you will have the opportunity to be mentored and trained by technical experts in the field of transportation design.
This position is also available in Knoxville, TN & Chattanooga, TN.
About the Role
We are seeking a motivated Entry-Level Transportation Engineer to join our team and contribute to key roadway design projects for the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) and other clients. In this role, you will support the development of transportation infrastructure by preparing conceptual designs and construction plans using OpenRoads Designer and other industry-standard software.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering or another closely related field

Nice To Haves

• EIT Certification
• Familiarity with OpenRoads Designer, MicroStation, or similar civil design software is preferred.
• Basic understanding of geometric design principles, traffic operations, and relevant standards (AASHTO, MUTCD, TDOT specifications).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Commitment to learning and professional development within transportation engineering.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of geometric highway and street designs, including horizontal and vertical alignments, superelevation, typical sections, and cross sections tailored to TDOT standards.
• Contribute to drainage design efforts involving hydrology and hydraulic analysis relevant to roadway projects.
• Help develop complete roadway corridor models and construction plan sets in compliance with TDOT policies and guidelines.
• Calculate and tabulate material quantities and generate construction estimates.
• Collaborate with senior engineers to ensure all designs meet AASHTO, MUTCD, and TDOT design criteria.

Benefits

• Arcadis offers benefits for full time and part time positions. These benefits include medical, dental, and vision, EAP, 401K, STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program and optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement.
• We offer nine paid holidays and 15 days PTO that accrue per year.
• The salary range for this position is $62,120 - $92,457.
• Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level