Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County · 2 days ago
NDOT Transportation Assistant Director - Chief Traffic Engineer
Nashville, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
8+ years expThe Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County is seeking an NDOT Transportation Assistant Director - Chief Traffic Engineer. This role provides executive leadership and oversight for traffic engineering and operations, focusing on traffic signal systems, Intelligent Traffic Systems, and safety programs in support of Vision Zero.
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Responsibilities
Provides executive leadership for traffic operations, signal systems, ITS, TMC operations, traffic engineering, street lighting, and multimodal operations
Serves as the Chief Traffic Engineer, establishing engineering standards, approving traffic engineering decisions, and ensuring regulatory compliance
Oversees traffic signal operations, system optimization, adaptive systems, TSP, connected vehicle deployments, and fiber communication systems
Leads traffic engineering studies, safety analyses, speed management, traffic calming evaluations, and Vision Zero–related engineering work
Directs modernization and daily operations of the Traffic Management Center, including coordination with emergency services and partner agencies
Oversees traffic operations planning for major events and incident management
Oversees the street lighting program, including system upgrades and operational oversight
Provides leadership for smart signal deployments and emerging technology integration in coordination with NDOT IT
Oversees division budgets, capital project development, procurement, contracts, and consultant management
Represents NDOT to the Metro Traffic & Parking Commission, providing technical guidance and recommendations
Supervises engineering and operations staff; oversees hiring, training, assignments, and evaluations
Represents the department with internal and external stakeholders, including TDOT, FHWA, MNPD, NFD, NES, utilities, community groups, and elected officials
Prepares reports, engineering determinations, and technical presentations
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited college or university
Eight (8) years of progressively responsible post degree engineering experience
At least five (5) years as a licensed Professional Engineer
Five (5) years management experience
A Professional Engineering License from any state is required to apply for this position; however, the Tennessee Professional Engineering License must be obtained prior to completion of the probationary period
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
Master's degree in engineering or a related field preferred
Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) certification preferred
Experience with traffic operations and management in a large metropolitan city
Experience with adaptive signals, TSP, connected vehicle systems, fiber networks, smart signal deployments, and TMC operations
Strong understanding of Vision Zero, multimodal safety strategies, and traffic engineering best practices
Experience managing budgets, capital programs, consultant contracts, and technical staff
Knowledge of the current practices used in the areas of multimodal system planning, municipal street and bridge construction, and related systems
Thorough knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations affecting municipal projects
Thorough knowledge of engineering terminology, principles, and theories
Ability to analyze difficult engineering data
Benefits
10 Vacation Days per year (increasing after 5 years of service)
1 Sick Day per month
12 Paid Holidays per year
20 vacation days per year
3 Personal days per year
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.
10001+ employees
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