Transportation Engineering Specialist
Listed on 2026-01-05
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Engineering
Civil Engineering, Safety Engineer
TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING SPECIALIST 1* -
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Job InformationOpening 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
City, State Locations- Nashville, TN
- McEwen, TN
- Columbia, TN
- Lewisburg, TN
- Lawrenceburg, TN
- Murfreesboro, TN
Department: Transportation
LOCATION OF (2) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, HUMPHREYS COUNTY, DAVIDSON COUNTY, RUTHERFORD COUNTY, MAURY COUNTY, MARSHALL COUNTY, LAWRENCE COUNTY
Region 3 Assignments- 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
(Final location will be determined based on interest and qualifications.)
Program DetailsThese positions will participate in TDOT's Graduate Transportation Engineer (GTE) Program, starting June 2026. Rotations will primarily occur in Nashville, regardless of initial assignment. For more information, visit the link below: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).(2).pdf These positions have a starting salary $5,667 monthly / $68,004 annually.
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 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 and 1 Year of Demonstrated Competency. - Transportation Engineering Specialist 4:
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 and 2 Years of Demonstrated Competency.
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.
Responsibilities- Understand and apply engineering techniques, procedures, and design criteria in accordance with technical manuals to develop and/or implement 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 ensure the needs of the project are met.
- Work to ensure project continuity through collaboration and effective communication with the project team and internal stakeholders.
- Submit updates to schedules to document the progress of projects through the project life cycle.
- Work to identify infrastructure issues of transportation components for maintenance, repair, safety, environmental, and operational needs.
- Work to plan, develop, and assemble transportation infrastructure plans and supporting documents with the latest CADD computer technology.
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