Salary: $92,311.00 Annually
Location : Nashville, TN
Job Type: Full-Time Civil Service
Job Number: 27102E
Division: Nashville Department of Transportation
Department: NDOT GSD Developer Services
Opening Date: 10/14/2026
Closing Date: 10/24/2026 11:59 PM Central
Position DescriptionThe
Engineer 1 position is located at the Nashville Department of Transportation and Multimodal Infrastructure (NDOT). This role performs a variety of professional engineering functions, involving reviewing and developing plans, specifications, and other construction-related documents for infrastructure projects. The position also involves conducting site visits to ensure compliance with Metro guidelines and procedures. Performs related duties as required.
Typical Duties- Designs, prepares, reviews, and/or revises plans and specifications for the development of Infrastructure projects.
- Prepares and reviews cost estimates for projects.
- Compiles and analyzes data for project feasibility studies.
- Performs on-site inspections of projects.
- Reviews final "as-built" plans and specifications.
- May serve as a project manager for complete street and traffic signal projects.
- Coordinates activities with other departments, government agencies, or private firms concerning.
- Prepares and reviews technical reports and correspondences.
- Attends various meetings.
- Oversees federal grant application for the project.
- Compiles and prepares data for project bids.
- Oversees acquisition and easements of property for projects.
- Consults and advises contractors on interpretation and enforcement of construction contract provisions.
- Confers with contractors and makes final inspections of project.
- Approves final payment for services.
Minimum QualificationsBachelor's Degree or higher in Engineering from an accredited college or university, Professional Engineering License, and four (4) years of post-degree engineering experience.
"For this specific position, substitution will not be considered"LICENSES REQUIRED:
Valid Driver License
and 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- Knowledge of the current principles used in the area of specialization such as, the design of landfills, municipal facilities, streets, bridges, water collection and distribution systems, or electrical, mechanical, or traffic control systems.
- Knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations affecting municipal projects.
- Knowledge of engineering terminology and principles.
- Knowledge of legal terminology used in construction documents.
- Knowledge of construction estimating and surveying procedures.
- Experience with construction contract administration.
- Knowledge of new trends, procedures, materials, or regulations in area of specialization.
- Skill in the use of engineering instruments and equipment.
- Familiar with analyzing difficult engineering data.
- Oversees a municipal project from conception to completion.
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.01
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