Transportation Engineering Specialist
Listed on 2026-02-14
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Engineering
Civil Engineering, Engineering Design & Technologists, Environmental Engineer, Operations Engineer
Job Information
Opening Date/Time: 02/10/2026 12:00 AM Central Time
Closing Date/Time: 03/09/2026 11:59 PM Central Time
Salary (Monthly): $5,647.00
Salary (Annually): $67,764.00
Job Type: Full-Time
City, State
Location:
- Nashville, TN
- Chattanooga, TN
- Knoxville, TN
- Jackson, TN
Department:
Transportation
Department of Transportation, Madison County, Davidson County, Knox County, Hamilton County
These positions will be part of the Graduate Transportation Engineering Program.For More Information, Visit The Link Below
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These positions have a starting salary of $5,667 monthly/ $68,004 yearly.
Qualifications- 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
The Transportation Engineering Specialist Series at TDOT is responsible for planning, designing, constructing, preserving, operating, and maintaining the transportation systems within the State of Tennessee. The Engineering Specialist series provides technical support and guidance to divisions within the department as well as providing assistance to consultants, contractors, suppliers, federal and state agency partners, local governments, transit agencies, aviation partners, utilities, and developers in the contracting, permitting, development and construction of transportation assets statewide.
GeneralPosition Description
Transportation Engineering Specialist – The Engineering Specialist classification denotes participation in the first half of TDOT’s Graduate Transportation Engineering (GTE) Program. As part of a mandatory two-year program that includes rotations in core and elective disciplines, this position will train under the direction of other engineers to develop a foundational knowledge of TDOT's technical requirements and to apply engineering principles to the life cycle of a project.
Upon completion of each rotation, an evaluator will determine if the required competency level has been achieved. After fulfilling the required competencies for each rotation during the first half of the GTE Program curriculum, the Engineering Specialist will promote to the Engineering Specialist 1 level in the career path series.
Transportation Engineering Specialist 1 – Must have completed the first half of the mandatory two-year TDOT Graduate Transportation Engineering (GTE) Program curriculum. In the second half, the Engineering Specialist 1 will continue rotations in core and elective disciplines, under the immediate direction of other engineers, to develop a foundational knowledge of TDOT's technical requirements and to apply engineering principles to the life cycle of a project.
Upon completion of each rotation, an evaluator will determine if the required competency level has been achieved. After fulfilling the required competencies for each rotation during the second half of the GTE Program curriculum, the Engineering Specialist 1 will promote to the Engineering Specialist 2 level in the career path series and should pursue the desired available TDOT positions for which they are best qualified.
Transportation Engineering Specialist 2 – Will work under the general direction of other engineers and will be responsible for functioning within and being accountable to the project team. The Engineering Specialist 2 will be required to apply critical thinking and independent problem-solving skills within their technical discipline and will coordinate with project team members to assist with projects ranging in complexity from a moderate to intermediate level.
The Engineering Specialist 2 role must incorporate the department's vision and ethics into their work practices. The Engineering Specialist 2 will promote to the Engineering Specialist 3 level in the career path series upon achieving the required competencies…
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