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Civil Engineer 5-Transit Site/Civil

CDM Smith

Nashville, TN

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SKILLS
3D Modeling, AutoCAD, Background Investigation, Business Solutions, CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing), CADD (Computer-Aided Design and Drafting), Civil Engineering, Construction, Construction Drawings, Construction Support, Cost Engineering, Cost Estimates, Data Management, Earthmoving/Earthworks, Federal Laws and Regulations, Mechanical Engineering, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Product Family, Microsoft Word, Object Modeling, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Professional Engineer, Project Design, Proposal Writing, Purchasing/Procurement, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, State Laws and Regulations, Statutory Laws, Stormwater Management, Technical Leadership, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Nashville, TN
POSTED
12 days ago
**Company Overview** Check out this video and find out why our team loves to work here! (https://www.cdmsmith.com/resources/videos/meet-cdm-smith) **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** We are seeking a hands-on Site/Civil Transit Engineer to support the planning, design, and delivery of transit and infrastructure projects. This role is ideal for an engineer who thrives in producing complete, bid-ready PS&E packages, works efficiently in AutoCAD Civil 3D, and is comfortable coordinating across disciplines, utilities, and agencies. You’ll play a key role in advancing projects through design development, QA/QC, agency reviews, and procurement, contributing technically while helping ensure quality, constructability, and schedule. Key Responsibilities PS&E / Construction Document Production Produce complete PS&E and construction drawing packages, including: Plan & profile sheets Typical sections and site-specific details Utility coordination and relocation drawings Signing & striping, ADA ramp details, MOT/staging plans Develop bid-ready construction packages and respond to contractor questions during procurement Site Civil & Transit Design Perform detailed site civil design, including: Grading, drainage, stormwater management, and utility layout Pavement design, curb & gutter, and earthwork calculations Develop erosion control plans, stormwater BMPs, and site-specific construction details Support transit-related infrastructure such as stations, facilities, corridors, and supporting site elements Civil 3D & Model-Based Design Apply advanced AutoCAD Civil 3D capabilities, including: Surfaces, alignments, corridors, pipe networks, and grading objects Efficient corridor, surface, and data management Complex grading scenarios and coordination with stormwater modeling Utilize model-based plan production and manage sheet sets efficiently to support PS&E delivery Cost Estimates, Specs & Agency Coordination Develop engineer’s cost estimates (OPCC and PS&E level) Prepare and coordinate technical specifications Coordinate with utilities, municipalities, and agencies throughout design Support QA/QC reviews and address comments during agency review cycles **Qualifications** Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental, or Mechanical Engineering or related discipline. Professional engineering (PE) license. 7 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** *Experience producing complete PS&E / construction drawing packages, including:Plan, profile, typical sections, details*Utility coordination drawings*Signing & striping, ADA ramp details, and staging plans*Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D, including:Surfaces, corridors, alignments, pipe networks, grading objects*Efficient model-based plan production and sheet set management*Strong experience developing engineer’s cost estimates (OPCC, PS&E level) and technical specifications*Familiarity with state DOT and municipal design standards, with ability to quickly adapt to new agency criteria*Experience supporting projects through design development, QA/QC, and agency review cycles*Experience in site civil design, including:Grading, drainage, stormwater management, and utility layout*Pavement design, curb and gutter, and earthwork calculations*Advanced Civil 3D capabilities in:Complex grading scenariosPipe networks and stormwater modeling coordinationEfficient corridor and surface management*Experience developing site-specific construction details, erosion control plans, and stormwater BMPs*Familiarity with TDOT, municipal, and utility provider standards for permitting and design*Experience preparing bid-ready construction packages and responding to contractor questions during procurement#LI-MS1#LI-HYBRID **Skills & 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. Expert knowledge of federal, state and local regulations. **Amount of Travel Required** 10% or less **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 Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries are 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, physical or mental disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. **Background Check and Drug Testing Information** CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries (hereafter collectively referred to as “CDM Smith”) reserves the right to require background checks including criminal, employment, education, licensure, etc. as well as credit and motor vehicle when applicable for certain positions. In addition, CDM Smith may conduct drug testing for designated positions. Background checks are conducted after an offer of employment has been made in the United States. The timing of when background checks will be conducted on candidates for positions outside the United States will vary based on country statutory law but in no case, will the background check precede an interview. CDM Smith will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check, and no job application submitted prior to such interview shall inquire into an applicant's criminal history. If this position is subject to a background check for any convictions related to its responsibilities and requirements, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate. In addition, during employment individuals may be required by CDM Smith or a CDM Smith client to successfully complete additional background checks, including motor vehicle record as well as drug testing. **Pay Range Min** USD $91,478.00 **Pay Range Max** USD $160,118.00 **Visa Sponsorship Available** No-We will not support sponsorship in the United States, i.e. H-1B or TN Visas for this position

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