Construction Engineering Technician
Listed on 2026-06-14
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Construction
Civil Engineering -
Engineering
Civil Engineering
Job Information
State:
Tennessee. Department:
Transportation.
Location:
Trenton, TN. Job Type: Full‑Time. Opening Date: 06/02/2026 12:00 AM Central Time. Closing Date: 06/09/2026 11:59 PM Central Time. Monthly Salary: $4,562.00 - $6,825.00. Annual Salary: $54,744.00 - $81,900.00.
Education:
Graduation from high school and four (4) years of relevant transportation operations experience and completion of the Engineering Technician Proficiency Program levels I through III.
OR
Education:
Graduation from high school and four (4) years of relevant transportation operations experience including at least one (1) year of experience leading crews or teams, training employees, and providing effective communication.
Substitution:
An associate degree in a related field may substitute for two (2) years of experience.
- Transportation‑related construction and quality control inspections
- Materials and testing
- Surveying
- Transportation project operations and documentation
- Transportation Systems Management and Operation (e.g., Freeway, ITS, EMS, Freight, TIMs, ICM systems, and Active Transportation and Demand Management)
- Possess and maintain a Class D driver’s license valid to operate vehicles in Tennessee.
- Some positions require a Class A Commercial Driver’s License with an N endorsement without a Code O restriction (a Code 52 restriction is allowable) within 11 months of hire or promotion.
- Must pass a drug test prior to employment for commercial driver and safety impact positions. Commercial drivers and safety impact employees will be subject to additional drug and alcohol testing during employment.
- Work may include overtime, weekends, night shifts, and on‑call rotation.
- Extended durations outdoors in extreme weather conditions.
- Working in and around construction and vehicular traffic.
- Walking on uneven terrain.
- Climbing ladders and construction scaffolding.
- Carrying equipment and samples in excess of 25 pounds.
- Driving long distances as part of daily duties.
- Performing work where personal protective equipment is required.
The Construction Engineering Technician 4 plays a crucial role in providing expertise and independent oversight to both Region Operations and construction, engineering, and inspection (CEI) personnel for the full spectrum of inspection required during any TDOT transportation infrastructure construction project. This position must be an expert in all aspects of the methods and materials that contractors are allowed to use in the construction of transportation infrastructure.
The Construction Engineering Technician 4 assists with identifying potential construction challenges, minimizing variability in construction operations, and ensuring the sustainability of the Department’s Work Program.
The Construction Engineering Technician 4 assists the Construction Inspection Supervisor to ensure Department specifications, policies, technical guidance, and procedures are followed in the construction of TDOT’s projects. This position must work effectively on a project site, with contractors and subcontractors, and with suppliers/producers. The Construction Engineering Technician 4 must be able to articulate technical concepts through training, mentoring, and collaborating as part of a matrix organization.
ResponsibilitiesAssist with supporting Project Teams and the efficient delivery of TDO’s Work Program by serving as a construction specifications and project oversight subject matter expert (SME). Assist with any project issues from TDOT Construction, contractor, supplier, or producer perspectives.
Integrate Quality Management into all deliverables to help ensure all independent project oversight is timely, accurate, and sufficient to meet both federal and TDOT requirements. Independently produce data, reports, and technical drawings ensuring consistency, quality, and desired accuracy.
Guide in‑house and CEI field crews in conducting independent project oversight requirements. Estimate time and equipment needed to accomplish required project inspection and make decisions in the field needed to accomplish oversight requirements and keep on schedule.
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