Project Engineer - Roadway

A career in transportation is more than bridges, roads, and rail. As we plan, design, and manage projects that move people and goods from Point A to Point B, we create connections that transform our communities. Every airport, road, bridge, port, or transit project is an opportunity to make communities safer, cleaner, and more resilient. Together, we’re making an impact around the world.If you’re looking for a career that moves, join our team of professionals who are passionate about the future of transportation.Your OpportunityAt Stantec we are driven to achieve, and we do what is right. Our Transportation group provides our clients with comprehensive planning, project management, design, and engineering services for all phases of transportation projects.Stantec is seeking a Transportation Project Engineer - Roadway in our Nashville, Tennessee office.Your creativity will be applied to a variety of projects including urban and rural roadways, freeways and interchanges, multi-modal facilities, and alternative intersection designs. In addition, you will have the opportunity to work on exciting and meaningful transportation initiatives, including Complete Streets, Safety Improvements, Alternative Delivery Projects, Planning and Environmental Linkages (PEL) studies, and more! These projects are at the forefront of shaping safer, more sustainable, and more connected communities.This position comes with a high potential for growth into a leadership role at Stantec for our Transportation group in the State of Tennessee. Experience vast resources to assist you and your clients while working in an office where collaboration and education is fostered between a diverse cross-section of services. Exceptional interpersonal communication skills and strong initiative are a must to help our team deliver impactful and innovative Roadway Projects throughout the Southeast Region. This role has the ability to be on a hybrid work schedule if needed.If you're passionate about making a difference through thoughtful transportation design, this is the role for you.Your Key ResponsibilitiesPerform as project manager, and/or technical specialist on roadway engineering projects, responsible for invoicing, managing, and monitoring financial performance of project budgets.Serve as a technical specialist and consultant to other engineering disciplines on transportation-related projects.Prepare reports and develop planning documents.Communicate with clients and stakeholders to understand client’s needs.Identify and analyze the principal design features and major design alternatives that satisfy the project’s purpose and the client’s needs.Produce detailed, high-quality design plans, specifications, and estimates in accordance with applicable procedures and standards.Peer review plans and provide quality control reviews of technical specifications, contract documents, and estimates.Mentor junior staff in technical design elements and the development of project documents.Actively identify project pursuit opportunities, manage client relationships, develop new clients, and assist in the preparation of proposals to win those pursuits.Your Capabilities and CredentialsProfessional Engineer registered in the State of Tennessee or the ability to obtain licensure within 6 months.Proficient in design of transportation/civil engineering projects including preparation of plans and specifications, and cost estimates for all aspects of roadway construction.Ability to lead one or more design teams through all phases of project production.Ability to perform and/or oversee the preparation of roadway design plans including geometric layout, drainage design, and earthwork computations.Ability to work with other transportation related disciplines to incorporate bridges and / or other structural elements, traffic signals and / or other traffic control elements, Intelligent Transportation Systems and roadway lighting into a comprehensive plan set.Proficient in planning and report preparationProficient in traffic control plan production and sequence of construction for roadway projects including Transportation Management Plans, temporary signing, striping and barricades, and detour plans.Sufficient experience to fulfill construction support services such as plan changes, responses to Requests for Information, and shop drawing reviews.Comfortable working collaboratively with team members virtually.Recent experience planning and developing Roadway projects in Microstation, Geopak and OpenRoads is desired.Thorough knowledge and interpretation of transportation industry standards and guidance i.e. AASHTO, MUTCD, FHWAExperience with TDOT Roadway Design Guidelines and Project Delivery Network is desired.Education and ExperienceBachelor’s or higher Degree in Civil Engineering.Professional Engineer is preferred.Minimum 7 years of experience in the field of Civil Engineering with preference given to transportation experience.This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.Do you see your career as a highway to a brighter future? Join our roadways team to drive forth our economies, our societies, and your career.About StantecStantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreementsPrimary Location: United States | TN | NashvilleOrganization: BC-2018 Transpt-US GulfEmployee Status: RegularBusiness Justification: New PositionTravel: NoSchedule: Full timeJob Posting: 13/07/2026 06:07:28Req ID: 1006715Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.