Transportation Engineer III
Listed on 2026-10-30
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Engineering
Civil Engineering, Safety Engineer, Environmental Engineer, Environmental Compliance & Protection
Transportation Engineer III in 69 - TATE COUNTY, MS
State of Mississippi$ Annually
Location69 - TATE COUNTY, MS
Full-Time Job NumberTAT
0941 - TRANSPORTATIONOpening Date
10/21/2026
10/30/2026 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada)
Agency Minimum Salary$
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About the AgencyThe Mississippi Department of Transportation is responsible for providing a safe intermodal transportation network that is planned, designed, constructed, and maintained in an effective, cost-efficient, and environmentally sensitive manner. Questions about this position can be directed to recruiting.gov.
A seasoned-level engineering position located in the Senatobia Project Office in Tate County, accountable for complex design and design review in a designated engineering discipline. Performs project planning, budgeting, and project management of complex engineering projects. Participates in setting parameters for engineering specifications. Participates in the preparation of new rules and regulations and revisions to existing rules and regulations. Reviews proposed changes to statutes and their impact.
Mentors lower-level professional individual contributors. Has decision-making authority within approved parameters on complex, large-impact projects and compliance with complex, high‑impact rules and regulations. Serves as a source of testimony and expert advice to entities such as the Legislature, committees, courts, commissions, and external engineering firms. May supervise engineering technicians.
To be successful in this role, you will need a strong work ethic, the ability to work well with others, and a commitment to contributing to a positive and collaborative team environment.
Preferred QualificationsTypically requires a Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant Engineering discipline, licensure as a professional engineer with the Mississippi Board of Registration for Professional Engineers, and 3+ years of experience as a registered Professional Engineer.
See MSPB Careers for information regarding this classifications
Employer State of MississippiAddress 210 East Capitol Street
Suite 800
Jackson, Mississippi, 39201
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