Transportation Designer - Local Programs

Ragan Smith is seeking a full-time Transportation Designer with an assignment in local program monitoring to join our Transportation Engineering team in Nashville. The ideal candidate has strong communication and collaboration experience. This position will have an opportunity to work on a broad range of projects with a focus on public sector work and community planning and design, including assisting TDOT with local programs coordination and monitoring. The Transportation Designer will have the ability to work on roadway design and active transportation projects while getting first-hand experience in local project management.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining project structure, budget, and schedule
• Review planning and design documents throughout a project lifecycle 
• Gain understanding of program regulations, laws and provisions of contracts and grant agreements, and achieve program objectives
• Assist communities in pursuing potential grant opportunities and assisting with project 
• Assist in the coordination of transportation activities, including preparation of grant and sub recipient applications, contracts, project schedules, progress reports, technical reports, and invoices
• Identify errors, omissions, and potential conflicts on applications, contract documents, estimates, reports, and plans
• Assist in transportation design plan production, studies, and analyses through project software
• Horizontal and vertical geometric design
• Stormwater/erosion prevention and sediment control/traffic control design
• Support project managers in meeting project goals and providing quality deliverables
• Additional related duties as needed

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering
• 0-3+ years of experience in civil or transportation engineering
• Experience with MicroStation, Geopak, OpenRoads or AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously while managing time efficiently
• Strong communication and community engagement skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of TDOT design guidelines and standards 
• Experience in transportation design and development of roadway plans
• Understanding of roadway design guidance from AASHTO
• Proficiency with MicroStation, Geopak, OpenRoads or AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Tennessee EI Registration

Benefits

• Health and dental insurance, including 100% covered option, vision insurance, life insurance, identity theft protection, long-term and short-term disability coverage, gym reimbursement, and telemedicine
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• 401(k) safe harbor contribution plus company match
• Compensatory time paid out if over 40 hours worked in a week
• Flexible work environment
• Focus on work-life balance

RaganSmith was founded in 1933 as a land surveying company. More than eight decades later, we have grown into an interdisciplinary consulting firm of experienced civil engineers, landscape architects, transportation experts, savvy surveyors, and brilliant land planners serving the private and public sectors. 

RaganSmith is an equal opportunity employer recognizing the value of a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, and/or protected veteran status in accordance with governing laws.