Emergency Services Transportation Engineering Specialist

Job Information

• Job
• Location:
  
  Davidson County, Nashville, TN
• Department:
  Transportation
• Type:
  Full-Time
• Opening Date: 06/09/2026 12:00AM Central Time
• Closing Date: 06/22/2026 11:59PM Central Time
• Salary (Monthly): $5,647.00 - $7,326.00
• Salary (Annually): $67,764.00 - $87,912.00

The Emergency Services Transportation Engineering Specialist 3 & 4 position provides emergency management expertise through comprehensive collaboration with the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA)/Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Region Maintenance Teams, and 3rd Party Vendors. This position orchestrates the Department's transportation infrastructure preparedness, response, and recovery from man‑made, natural, and technological hazards during emergencies. This position will assist with state of emergency readiness and rapid activation of people and systems by evaluating performance indicators that can be used to make data‑driven decisions and implement acquired knowledge.

This position must effectively articulate data and technical concepts through training, mentoring, and collaborating as part of a matrix organization.

• 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.

• Strengthen TDOT's emergency preparedness by proactively coordinating with region crews regarding weather service updates for inclement weather events, special events, damage locations, road closures, equipment status, signage availability, and feasible emergency management detour routes for use with traffic diversions. Provide technical support during disaster recovery efforts, including assistance with assessing damage to transportation infrastructure and coordinating repairs.
• Serve as the alternate Emergency Services Coordinator to support TDOT during disaster activations by facilitating infrastructure assessments, coordinating emergency response efforts, and aligning recovery actions with agency goals.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to manage resources, ensure regulatory compliance, and maintain accurate emergency management records. Enhance preparedness through training, planning, and continuous improvement of emergency protocols.
• Assess transportation facilities by identifying potential risks and maintenance needs, including areas requiring insurance coverage adjustments, systematically conducting audits to update facility records, and ensuring data accuracy. Ensure all transportation facilities and maintenance activities comply with relevant federal and state regulations related to emergency management and…