Transportation Engineering Specialist
Job in
Murfreesboro, Rutherford County, Tennessee, 37132, USA
Listed on 2026-01-02
Listing for:
State of Tennessee
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-01-02
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Civil Engineering, Engineering Design & Technologists
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job Information
Opening Date/Time: 12/30/2025 12:00AM Central Time
Closing Date/Time: 01/12/2026 11:59PM Central Time
Salary (Monthly): $5,647.00 - $7,326.00
Salary (Annually): $67,764.00 - $87,912.00
Job Type: Full-Time
Department: Transportation
Locations- Nashville, TN
- McEwen, TN
- Columbia, TN
- Lewisburg, TN
- Lawrenceburg, TN
- Murfreesboro, TN
These positions will participate in TDOT's Graduate Transportation Engineer (GTE) Program, starting June 2026. Rotations will primarily occur in Nashville, regardless of initial assignment.
Program locations may be assigned to one of our Region 3 areas:
- District 37 Construction - Davidson County
- District 38 Construction - Humphreys County
- District 38 Construction - Maury County
- District 39 Construction - Marshall County
- District 39 Construction - Lawrence County
- District 39 Construction - Rutherford County
- Preconstruction - Roadway Design - Davidson County
- Preconstruction - Traffic Design - Davidson County
Note:
Final location will be determined based on interest and qualifications.) Program Flyer
Program Flyer
Qualifications- Transportation Engineering Specialist 1: bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering, Construction Project Management, or Concrete Industry Management
- Transportation Engineering Specialist 2: 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 3: bachelor’s degree and 2 years of demonstrated competency OR master’s degree and 1 year of demonstrated competency in planning, developing and/or constructing projects
- Transportation Engineering Specialist 4: bachelor’s degree and 3 years of demonstrated competency OR master’s degree 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. Engineers provide technical support and guidance to divisions within the department and assist consultants, contractors, federal and state agencies, local governments, transit agencies, aviation partners, utilities, and developers in contracting, permitting, development, and construction of transportation assets statewide.
Responsibilities- Understand and apply engineering techniques, procedures, and design criteria to develop detailed specifications for projects.
- Work to understand criteria and key components of technical disciplines within the Project Delivery Network (PDN).
- Utilize various software platforms in designing and maintaining transportation systems.
- Ensure quality of work product meets or exceeds standards.
- Assist with implementing proactive solutions for engineering concerns to meet project needs.
- Collaborate and communicate effectively with the project team and internal stakeholders to ensure project continuity.
- Submit updates to schedules to document project progress.
- Identify infrastructure issues of transportation components for maintenance, repair, safety, environmental, and operational needs.
- Plan, develop, and assemble transportation infrastructure plans and supporting documents using the latest CADD technology.
- For Specialists II and III: complete project deliverables in planning, design, and construction phases; identify issues impacting critical paths on complex projects.
- Identify conflicts in proposed designs, recommend solutions, and coordinate proactive solutions while staying within scope, schedule, and budget.
- Apply context‑sensitive design criteria to complex projects balancing safety, cost, environmental factors, and community input.
- For Specialist IV: provide technical guidance, training, and mentorship to others; develop and implement innovative processes and design elements that improve efficiency and safety.
- Knowledge of engineering principles related to transportation projects.
- Proficiency in computers and relevant applications.
- Basic technical writing skills.
- Effective communication with internal and external stakeholders.
- Time‑management skills to ensure assignments are completed.
- Critical thinking to solve problems and make informed decisions.
- Ability to learn technical concepts and apply them to work.
- Follow verbal and written instructions accurately.
- For Specialists II and III: strong technical writing, team collaboration, priority setting.
- For Specialist IV: conflict resolution, coaching, mentorship, proactive issue identification in multidisciplinary projects.
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