Traffic Project Engineer

What We're Looking For:

Barge Design Solutions is currently seeking to fill the position of Traffic Engineer (PE) in our Nashville, TN office.

Responsibilities for this position include:

• Conduct and manage Traffic Impact Studies (TIS) for various development projects.

• Perform operational analyses using Synchro, SIDRA, and HCS to evaluate intersection and corridor performance.

• Design and review traffic signal plans, including phasing, wiring, and detection layouts, in compliance with TDOT and local standards.

• Collaborates with project team members, client representatives, review agencies to resolve a variety of complex problems

• Supervises the work of less experienced engineers and/or technical support personnel assigned to the project

• Prepares and reviews technical reports, drawings, plans, specifications, and permits for projects

• Uses computer assisted engineering and design software and equipment to prepare engineering and design documents

• Prepares cost estimates for assigned projects

• Conducts project site visits, as needed

• Demonstrates strong attention to detail

• Demonstrates strong organizational and time management skills; Works independently on multiple tasks without immediate supervision

• Builds and maintains excellent interpersonal relationships

• Demonstrates working knowledge of Tennessee Department of Transportation and Nashville Department of Transportation systems, policies, and procedures

• Understands standard operations, policies and procedures of a firm, preferably within the A/E industry

• Performs other duties as requested

Education & Experience Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or Civil Engineering Technology from an accredited program

• Minimum of 5 years of traffic engineering experience

• Professional Engineer (PE) license in TN or an ability to obtain PE in TN within 6 months of start date is required

• Experience using CAD software such as OpenRoads, AutoCAD or MicroStation V8i is required

• Experience using traffic modeling software such as Synchro, Vistro, or SIDRA is required

• Working knowledge of the practical application of engineering principles, practices and techniques, including MUTCD, HCM, and ITE Trip Generation Manual

• Skill using Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word and Excel

• NDOT and/or TDOT project experience is desired

Why join us?

Barge Design Solutions, Inc., is an engineering and architecture firm with diverse in-house multidisciplinary practice areas. The employee-owned company is more than 550+ people strong and serves clients nationwide from multiple U.S. locations. Barge is ranked on Engineering News-Record (ENR)'s Top 500 Design Firms and Architectural Record's Top 300 Architecture Firms and is a certified Great Place To Work.

Our primary purpose for being in business is ultimately to create a better life by unleashing the potential of our people, clients and communities. This purpose is supported by our company's core values because at the end of the day, Barge CARES:

• Collaborate - Help and expect help. Teamwork is essential in what we do.

• Authentic - Honesty, integrity and trust are at the heart of everything we do. We are who we say we are.

• Responsible - We are accountable for our work, our attitude, and our actions. We make Barge better.

• Excellence - We go all in and expect more of ourselves than others expect of us.

• Service - We are humble. We use our gifts in service of others.

We believe that if we are living out our purpose for being in business and integrating our values into everything we do, we will ultimately achieve our vision to be the firm best known for being selected when it matters most.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status or on the basis of disability. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled