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Job Description:
Parsons is looking for a talented Project Engineer - Traffic to join our team full-time in support of major transportation opportunities in the Tennessee market. In this role, you will contribute to the pursuit and delivery of large, transformative infrastructure programs that are advancing mobility, safety, and reliability for communities across Tennessee.
This position offers the opportunity to support complex transportation projects with construction values exceeding $1 billion, while working alongside Parsons teams engaged on some of the most significant design-build and alternative delivery programs in the country. As Parsons continues to grow in Tennessee and across the Southeast, this role provides a strong platform for career development, internal mobility, and long-term advancement within one of the industry’s premier infrastructure firms.
While the primary focus of this role is supporting work in Tennessee, the selected candidate will also be connected to Parsons’ broader national transportation practice and have the opportunity to collaborate across regional and national teams. This position is based on a hybrid schedule, offering flexibility in work location while maintaining close coordination with project teams.
What You'll Be Doing:
Oversee the delivery of traffic signal design, signal timing, signing, striping, lighting and traffic control plans.
Supervising analysis, design and implementation of projects such as corridor studies, traffic impact studies, alternative intersection design, and traffic operational analysis.
Provide support for other engineering activities as required and supervising one or more subordinates, providing input regarding performance.
Serve as a lead engineer for a specific discipline on an intermediate to large-scale project.
Provide input and technical guidance to CAD Designer/Drafters, Designers, and lower-level Engineers working on the same project.
Take part in Parsons’ quality management plan to implement QA/QC procedures
What Required Skills You'll Bring:
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (or related field).
10+ years of progressive experience in traffic/transportation engineering.
PE Registration is required
Experience supporting TDOT is required
High level of proficiency with the methodologies of Highway Capacity Manual (HCM), Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) and Signal Warrant studies
Expertise in utilizing CAD and other PC software packages typically associated with traffic engineering is required
What Preferred Skills You’ll Bring
Knowledge of roadway lighting and Intelligent Transportation Systems design is also highly desirable but not required.
PTOE certification is preferred
Microstation or AutoCAD proficiency is preferred
Experience in various types of engineering projects (Design-Build, Design-Bid-Build, Progressive Design-Build, etc.) is desired
SYCHRO, HCS, VISSIM and SIDRA combination of expertise is preferred.
Security Clearance Requirement:
NoneThis position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.For more than 80 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see what's next!Salary Range: $103,500.00 - $181,100.00We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 30 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/.
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