Utilities Deconfliction Engineering Specialist
Listed on 2026-09-13
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Engineering
Civil Engineering, Engineering Design & Technologists, Environmental Compliance & Protection, Environmental Engineer
State of Tennessee Job Information
Opening Date/Time 09/08/2026 12:00AM Central Time
Job InformationOpening Date/Time 09/08/2026 12:00AM Central Time
Closing Date/Time 09/14/2026 11:59PM Central Time
Salary (Monthly) $5,647.00 - $7,326.00
Salary (Annually) $67,764.00 - $87,912.00
Job Type Full-Time
City, State Location Jackson, TN
Department Transportation
LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, MADISON COUNTY This position is in the Region 4 - Preconstruction - Utilities Deconfliction Section For More Information, Visit The Link Belowhttps://www.tdot.tn.gov/Public Documents/hr/Regional-Preconstruction-Utilities-Utilities-Deconfliction-Transportation-Engineering-
This position may be remote and works out in field three (3) days a week and in office two (2) days, after an initial training period. QualificationsQUALIFICATIONS (Education must be from an accredited institution.)
Transportation Engineering Specialist:
Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Engineering, Construction Project Management, or Concrete Industry Management
Transportation Engineering Specialist 1:
Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Engineering, Construction Project Management, or Concrete Industry Management and 1 Year of Demonstrated Competency in planning, developing and/or constructing projects
Transportation Engineering Specialist 2:
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Project Management, or Concrete Industry Management and 2 Years of Demonstrated Competency in planning, developing and/or constructing projects
OR
Master's Degree in Engineering, Construction Project Management, or Concrete Industry Management and 1 Year of Demonstrated Competency in planning, developing and/or constructing projects
Transportation Engineering Specialist 3:
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Project Management, or Concrete Industry Management and 3 Years of Demonstrated Competency in planning, developing and/or constructing projects
OR
Master's Degree in Engineering, Construction Project Management, or Concrete Industry Management and 2 Years of Demonstrated Competency in planning, developing and/or constructing projects
OverviewThe Region Utilities Deconfliction Transportation Engineering Specialist 3 and 4 will assist in providing guidance and support services for projects in accordance with the projects scope, budget, and risk. This position employs Department policies, technical guidance, and procedures related to TDOTs Regional Utilities Deconfliction Team in producing deliverables and implementing the Quality Assurance Program as part of the Department's Work Program.
The Region Utilities Deconfliction Transportation Engineering Specialist 3 and 4 assist in proactively identifying TDOT projects that may involve utility infrastructure and pursue opportunities to identify, avoid, and/or minimize conflicts with utilities. This position is responsible for collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, including Project Teams, TDOT Divisions, Regions, and contractors, to ensure contractual requirements are met. The Region Utility Deconfliction Transportation Engineering Specialist 3 and 4 will continuously evaluate performance indicators to implement acquired knowledge into policies and procedures that mitigate the Departments risk and increase performance as part of fulfilling TDOTs strategic vision.
This position must effectively articulate data and technical concepts through training, mentoring, and collaborating as part of a matrix organization.
- Serve as a resource for Project Teams by defining the scope of work related to utility coordination and deconfliction tasks; assist in coordination for early notification to team members; ensure proactive and routine coordination with utility owners; and assist with coordination of plans distribution. Identify prioritization of utility relocations; perform plan reviews at all project milestones and provide alternatives to address utility conflicts.
- Apply understanding of construction phasing, equipment, and methodologies to reduce change orders, schedule delays, and/or impacts to existing utilities.
- Assist in coordinating utilities to put to work for utility relocations not included in the State contract and proactively assist with managing project schedules by providing input related to activities, durations, and linkages.
- Take ownership of change, clarify the vision of TDOT Region Preconstruction's utility coordination and deconfliction efforts, communicate…
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