TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING SPECIALIST 3-4 • - 11042025-72635

Job Information

State of Tennessee Job Information

Opening Date / Time

11 / 04 / 2025 12 : 00AM Central Time

Closing Date / Time

11 / 17 / 2025 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 Location

Lawrenceburg, TN

Murfreesboro, TN

Department

Transportation

LOCATION OF (2) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED : DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION , RUTHERFORD COUNTY, LAWRENCE COUNTY

These positions are in the Region 3 - District 39 Operations - Construction Section.

For more information, visit the link below :

https : / / www.tdot.tn.gov / PublicDocuments / HR / Region-Operations-District-Operations-Construction-Transportation-Engineering-Specialist.pdf

These positions have a starting rate of $6,732 monthly / $80,784 annually.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS (Education must be from an accredited institution.)

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 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 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 in Engineering, Construction Project Management, or Concrete Industry Management and 2 Years of Demonstrated Competency in planning, developing and / or constructing projects

Overview

SUMMARY

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 1

The Engineering Specialist classification denotes participation in the first half of TDOTs Graduate Transportation Engineering (GTE) Program. As part of a mandatory two-year program that includes rotations in core and elective disciplines, this position will train under the direction of other engineers to develop a foundational knowledge of TDOT's technical requirements and to apply engineering principles to the life cycle of a project. Upon completion of each rotation, an evaluator will determine if the required competency level has been achieved. After fulfilling the required competencies for each rotation during the first half of the GTE Program curriculum, the Engineering Specialist will promote to the Engineering Specialist 1 level in the career path series.

Transportation Engineering Specialist 2

The Engineering Specialist 2 must have completed the first half of the mandatory two-year TDOT Graduate Transportation Engineering (GTE) Program curriculum. In the second half, the Engineering Specialist 2 will continue rotations in core and elective disciplines, under the immediate direction of other engineers, to develop a foundational knowledge of TDOT's technical requirements and to apply engineering principles to the life cycle of a project. Upon completion of each rotation, an evaluator will determine if the required competency level has been achieved. After fulfilling the required

competencies for each rotation during the second half of the GTE Program curriculum, the Engineering Specialist 2 will promote to the Engineering Specialist 3 level in the career path series and should pursue the desired available TDOT positions for which they are best qualified.

Transportation Engineering Specialist 3

The Engineering Specialist 3 will work under the general direction of other engineers and will be responsible for functioning within and being accountable to the project team. The Engineering Specialist 3 will be required to apply critical thinking and independent problem-solving skills within their technical discipline and will coordinate with project team members to assist with projects ranging in complexity from a moderate to intermediate level. The Engineering Specialist 3 role must incorporate the department's vision and ethics into their work practices. The Engineering Specialist 3 will promote to the Engineering Specialist 3 level in the career path series upon achieving the required competencies established for the specific discipline.

Transportation Engineering Specialist 4

The Engineering Specialist 4 requires the aggregate of skill sets developed throughout the Engineering Specialist series. The Engineering Specialist 4 will be responsible for projects ranging from intermediate complexity to the highest degree of complexity and risk for TDOT. Collaboration with diverse project teams to implement innovative solutions are required in this position. The Engineer Specialist 4 is expected to work independently and with minimal supervision within their technical discipline, being fully accountable for prioritizing, meeting project schedules, maintaining budgets, eliminating constructability issues, and mitigating maintenance concerns. The Engineer Specialist 4 position is expected to solve project challenges by turning data into actionable decisions, ensuring the project remains within the pre-determined scope, schedule, and budget. The Engineering Specialist 4 serves as a mentor and trains engineering staff within their area of discipline to ensure succession planning and to retain core competencies within TDOT. The Engineering Specialist 4 role must incorporate the departments vision and ethics into their work practices.

Responsibilities

RESPONSIBILITIES

The essential duties for Engineering Specialist include :

• 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

Additional duties for Engineering Specialist II and III include :

Additional duties for Engineering Specialist IV include :

Competencies (KSA's)

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Competencies (KSACs) :

The required KSACs for Engineering Specialist include :

Additional KSACs for Engineering Specialist II and III include :

Additional KSACs for Engineering Specialist IV include :