Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County ยท 4 months ago
Engineer In Training - Nashville Department of Transportation (NDOT)
Nashville, TN
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry LevelThe Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County is seeking Engineers-in-Training for the new Department of Transportation and Multimodal Infrastructure (NDOT). This role involves performing entry-level professional engineering duties related to municipal projects focusing on sidewalks, bikeways, traffic calming, and smart city initiatives.
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Responsibilities
Assists with preparation of plans, specifications, and cost estimates for various projects
Prepares, reviews and details working drawings
Assists in field surveys to verify collected data
Prepares and reviews engineering computations
Collects engineering data, including in-field traffic and roadway data
Conducts studies and analyses involving street lights, traffic lights, motorized vehicles, parking and other multimodal equipment for technological improvement opportunities
Coordinates with the engineering community to review and approve development related traffic impact studies
Coordinates with developers, contractors, engineers, planners, and other stakeholders for the pre-planning, planning, design, and construction phases of public and private developments within Metro
Assists in identifying solutions to complex traffic problems and explores new technologies and concepts to rectify the issue
Performs engineering related duties
Coordinates project design within the Metro Planning Department and Metro Codes on the building permit review processes to comply with Metro standards and specifications
Investigates construction and design problems
Prepares and reviews specifications, technical reports and provides correspondence
May review the work of engineering technicians
Interacts with other engineering professionals, developers, property owners and the public concerning department projects and related issues
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university
Valid Driver's License
Engineer in Training Certification
Any employee appointed to this classification shall obtain such certification within six (6) months from the effective date of their appointment as an Engineer in Training
Candidates with accreditations earned in a foreign institute are encouraged to apply
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
Civil Engineering Degree with concentration on Traffic or Transportation
Benefits
10 Vacation Days per year (increasing after 5 years of service)
1 Sick Day per month
12 Paid Holidays per year
Company
Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County
Nashville is a prospering city that offers a high quality of living in a low-cost business environment.
Founded in 1990
10001+ employees
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Late StageLeadership Team
Bob Mendes
Chief Development Officer
Michael Armentrout
Chaplain DCSO
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