Engineer 2 - Capital Design

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Engineer 2 - Capital Design

Salary

$87,529.74 - $107,223.93 Annually

Location

Nashville, TN

Job Type

Full-Time Civil Service

Job Number

24334E

Department

Nashville Department of Transportation

Opening Date

04/23/2024

Closing Date

5/12/2024 11:59 PM Central

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Position Description

The Engineer 2 - Capital Design position is located in the Engineering division with the Nashville Department of Transportation & Multimodal Infrastructure (NDOT). In this capacity, the employee coordinates and performs activities involved in supporting a variety infrastructure projects and initiatives. The incumbent will be involved with providing engineering services in the planning, design, and construction phases of projects that impact the transportation system. Additionally, the incumbent will provide support for the effective management of transportation systems. This work will also involve working directly with the department’s signal and roadway lighting program. The position will receive direct supervision from an Engineer 3. Performs related duties as required.

The Department of Transportation and Multimodal Infrastructure delivers a range of services, and the nearly 400 employees work around the clock to ensure a multimodal system that offers choice and better connects neighborhoods, residents, businesses and visitors to the place that they need and want to go to in a safe manner. These employees are responsible for over 2,200 miles of public roadways and rights-of-way, over 6,000 streets, over 300 bridges, 835 traffic signals and over 1,200 miles of bike/sidewalk lanes and much more. Big events in Nashville consist of CMA Festival, Stanley Cup Finals, Titans games, and any number of special events. These require big preparation and big clean-up and the Nashville Department of Transportation employees are up for the challenge.

Typical Duties

• Coordinates and participates in the development, design, and construction of engineering projects.

• Prepares and reviews engineering studies, technical reports, and provides correspondence.

• Recommends solutions to design problems and provides correspondence.

• Performs complex signal and lighting administrative/engineering duties.

• Oversees all phases of federal grant application and administration for signal and lighting projects.

• Coordinates and reviews data for signal and lighting project bids.

• Provides support for the development and maintenance of engineering standards and specification.

• Interprets local, state, and federal regulations affecting the development, design, and delivery of engineering projects, and coordinates activities with other Metro departments, government agencies, or private entities.

• May represent the department at various meetings with multiple agencies stakeholders.

• Oversees and performs project feasibility studies.

• Coordinates and performs on-site inspections of projects.

• Acts as project manager for transportation projects, which may include conferring with contractors on project progress, making final inspections of projects, and approving final payment for services.

• May lead and review the work of professional and sub-professional engineering personnel.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university, Professional Engineering License and six (6) years of post-degree engineering experience, including two (2) years as a professional engineer.

OR

Professional Engineering License and six (6) years of engineering experience, including two (2) years as a professional engineer.

LICENSES REQUIRED

• Valid Driver's License

• 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.

*Failure to obtain the Tennessee Professional Engineering License will terminate employment.*

Candidates with accreditations earned in a foreign institute are encouraged to apply.

Note: Per Metro Ordinance No. SO94-1078. 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 Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• At least four (4) years of verifiable experience working as a project manager

• At least four (4) years of verifiable experience developing and/or managing multi-modal transportation or transit improvement projects

• Experience working with control systems for traffic signals and lighting

• Experience with current National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO) design standard

• Proficient in local, state, and federal transportation regulations, engineering terminology for plan review, and construction contract administration, with the ability to manage projects from start to finish

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.

Metro Nashville Government respects the religious beliefs and practices of all employees and will make, on request, an accommodation for such observances when a reasonable accommodation is available that does not create an undue hardship on business operations.

Requests for ADA accommodation for the recruitment process should be directed to Human Resources at 615-862-6640.

Full-time, Civil Service positions -

10 Vacation Days per year (increasing after 5 years of service)

1 Sick Day per month

12 Paid Holidays per year

Public Safety - Sworn and Civilian positions -

20 vacation days per year

3 Personal days per year

1 Sick Day per month

12 paid holidays per year

Part-time, Non Civil Service positions - Visit HR and Benefits webpages for more information.

Full-time, Non Civil Service positions - contact hiring department for benefits information

Seasonal/Temporary positions - no benefits offered.

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Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes

• No

  02

  Do you have a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university?

• Yes

• No

  03

  Do you have a Professional Engineering License?

• Yes

• No

  04

  Do you have 6 years of post-degree engineering experience, or 6 years of professional engineering experience?

• Yes

• No

  05

  How many years of verifiable professional engineering experience do you have?

• No Experience

• One Year

• Two Years or More

  06

  Briefly describe your professional engineering experience. If no experience, write "N/A".

  07

  How many years of verifiable experience do you have working as a project manager?

• No Experience

• One to Three Years

• Four years or More

  08

  How many years of verifiable experience do you have developing and/or managing multi-modal transportation or transit improvement projects?

• No Experience

• One to Three Years

• Four years or More

  09

  Do you have experience working with control systems for traffic signals and lighting?

• Yes

• No

  10

  Do you have experience with current National Association of City Transportation Officials (NATCO) design standard?

• Yes

• No

  Required Question

Agency

Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County

Address

Human Resources Department 700 President Ronald Reagan Way, Suite 201 Nashville, Tennessee, 37210

Phone

(615) 862-6640

Website

http://www.nashville.gov/Human-Resources/Employment-Opportunities.aspx

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