Freelance Pavement Design Engineer Jobs in Tennessee

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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

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.
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
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.
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Pay Range Min
USD $91,478.00
Pay Range Max
USD $160,118.00
Additional Pay Range Information
CDM Smith is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. This pay range is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels for the geographic location assigned to the position. In addition to geographic location, a candidate's salary is determined by several other factors including, but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, relevant work experience, skills, required certifications, and education/training.
Additional Compensation
All bonuses at CDM Smith are discretionary and may or may not apply to this position.
Visa Sponsorship Available
No-We will not support sponsorship in the United States, i.e. H-1B or TN Visas for this position
Agency Disclaimer
All vendors must have a signed CDM Smith Placement Agreement from the CDM Smith Talent Acquisition Manager to receive payment for your placement. Verbal or written commitments from any other member of the CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries staff will not be considered binding terms. All unsolicited resumes sent to CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries and any resume submitted to any employee outside of CDM Smith Talent Acquisition Team will be considered property of CDM Smith. CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries will not be held liable to pay a placement fee.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.Education:UNAVAILABLEEmployment Type: UNAVAILABLE