Transportation Engineering Specialist

Job Information
State of Tennessee Job Information
Opening Date/Time: 02/10/2026 12:00AM Central Time
Closing Date/Time: 03/09/2026 11:59PM 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

LOCATION OF (12) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, MADISON COUNTY, DAVIDSON COUNTY, KNOX COUNTY, HAMILTON COUNTY

These positions will be part of the Graduate Transportation Engineering Program.

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These positions have a starting salary of $5,667 monthly/ $68,004 yearly.

• 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.

Transportation Engineering Specialist This classification denotes participation in the first half of TDOT’s Graduate Transportation Engineering (GTE) Program, a mandatory two-year program with rotations in core and elective disciplines. The role trains under other engineers to develop foundational knowledge of TDOT’s technical requirements and to apply engineering principles to the life cycle of a project. Upon completion of each rotation, competency is evaluated.

After fulfilling the required competencies for the first half of the GTE Program, the Specialist will be promoted to the Specialist 1 level.

Transportation Engineering Specialist 1 Must have completed the first half of the GTE Program curriculum. In the second half, the Specialist 1 will continue rotations and develop foundational knowledge of TDOT’s technical requirements, applying engineering principles to the life cycle of a project. Upon completion of each rotation, competency is evaluated. After fulfilling the required competencies for the second half, the Specialist 1 will promote to the Specialist 2 level and pursue other TDOT positions for which they are qualified.

Transportation Engineering Specialist 2 Will work under the general direction of other engineers and be responsible for functioning within and being accountable to the project team. The Specialist 2 will apply critical thinking and independent problem‑solving skills within their discipline and coordinate with team members to assist with projects ranging from moderate to intermediate complexity. The Specialist 2 will promote to the Specialist 3 level upon achieving the required competencies.

Transportation Engineering Specialist 3 Requires the aggregate of skill sets developed throughout the series. The Specialist 3 will be responsible for projects ranging from intermediate to highest complexity and risk for TDOT. They will collaborate with diverse teams, implement innovative solutions, work independently with minimal supervision, and manage project schedules and budgets. The Specialist 3 serves as a mentor and trains engineering staff, ensuring succession planning and core competency retention.

• 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…