DISTRICT OPERATIONS CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING SPECIALIST 3* - 10062026-81397
State of Tennessee
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Job summary
State of Tennessee seeks Transportation Engineering Specialist I–III to support District operations in construction project delivery. The role emphasizes coordination with Project Teams, TDOT divisions, regions, and contractors to meet contractual requirements while applying TDOT standards and e-construction practices.
The position requires engineering degrees and demonstrated competency in planning and constructing projects, with experience scaling from Specialist I to IV.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Engineering, Construction Project Management, or Concrete Industry Management (accredited institution).
- 1 Year of demonstrated competency in planning, developing and/or constructing projects for Specialist 1.
- 2 Years of demonstrated competency in planning, developing and/or constructing projects for Specialist 2.
- 3 Years of demonstrated competency in planning, developing and/or constructing projects for Specialist 3/4.
- Demonstrated ability to adhere to project plans and deliver within budget and schedule.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a resource for Project Teams and District staff within a matrix organization.
- Minimize risk by identifying and mitigating potential conflicts and issues before, during, and after construction.
- Integrate Quality Management into all deliverables, including reviews and change orders.
- Assist in tracking and enforcing contractual requirements with DBE/On-the-Job Training goals.
- Ensure Davis Bacon Act compliance and certified payroll on all District projects.
- Ensure trained and certified personnel are on the project site.
- Support delivery of the district work program on time and within budget.
- Prepare, evaluate, and process project documents and closeouts.
- Deliver training to District staff and collaborate on proficiency programs.
- Conduct progress meetings and ensure effective communication with stakeholders.
Skills
Education
Job description
Opening Date/Time 10/06/2026 12:00AM Central Time
Opening Date/Time 10/06/2026 12:00AM Central Time
Closing Date/Time 10/12/2026 11:59PM Central Time
Salary (Monthly) $5,703.00 - $7,399.00
Salary (Annually) $68,436.00 - $88,788.00
Job Type Full-Time
City, State Location Covington, TN
Department Transportation
This position is located in Region 4 - District 49 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
QUALIFICATIONS (Education must be from an accredited institution.)
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 District Operations Construction Transportation Engineering Specialist 3 & 4 assists in providing troubleshooting, guidance, and support in the delivery process of construction projects within the District. This position employs Department policies, technical guidance, and procedures related to TDOT's construction and e-construction specifications, software, and websites to support the project delivery process.
The District Operations Construction Transportation Engineering Specialist 3 & 4 is responsible for collaborating with both internal and external stakeholders, including Project Teams, TDOT Divisions, Regions, and contractors to ensure contractual requirements are met on all District projects.
This position will continuously evaluate District project performance indicators to implement acquired knowledge into policies and procedures that mitigate the District's risk and increase performance as part of fulfilling TDOT's strategic vision.
This position must effectively articulate the full spectrum of project development and delivery concepts through training, mentoring, and collaborating as part of a matrix organization.
- Serve as a resource for Project Teams and District staff as part of a matrix organization by applying the Project Delivery Network (PDN) through the full lifecycle of the project delivery process. Minimize risk by identifying and mitigating potential project conflicts and issues before, during, and after construction, and meeting the timelines and budget established by the project development process.
- Integrate Quality Management into all deliverables, including plans and constructability reviews, risk workshops, field reviews and project troubleshooting, change order development and negotiation, invoice management, and critical path/project scheduling changes.
- Assist with the development and maintenance of specifications, policies, procedures, and manuals in support of construction resources with the purpose of reducing errors, construction delays, and contractor claims.
- Assist in the tracking and enforcement of contractual requirements of external stakeholders by ensuring Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and On-the-Job Training goals are met.
- Ensure the application of the Davis Bacon Act and that certified payroll requirements are included on all District projects.
- Ensure appropriately trained and certified individuals are on the project site.
- Assist the Team Lead and Resident Engineer with ensuring the District's work program is delivered on time and within budget.
- Assist in the preparation, evaluation, and/or processing of project documents, including plans and constructability reviews, erosion control plans, change order development and negotiation, invoice management, and project close outs.
- Assist in developing and delivering training to District staff. Support and assist with the Construction Proficiency Program when needed. Assist in ensuring District staff are given the opportunity to achieve all relevant proficiencies and qualifications.
- Conduct and document progress meetings, utility relocation meetings, and all other meetings pertinent to project completion on time and within budget.
- Provide exceptional customer service by facilitating the sharing of acquired knowledge with Project Teams, District staff, contractors, suppliers, utilities, and other project stakeholders. Support District offices and external partners by exercising effective listening skills and communicating effectively.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Competencies (KSACs) (The required KSACs for Engineering Specialist, I, II, and III include:
- Knowledge of engineering principles, potentially within a specific discipline as they relate to transportation projects
- Knowledgeable in the use of computers and applicable programs, applications, and systems
- Skilled in basic technical writing
- Ability to communicate effectively, while interacting with internal and external stakeholders in a professional and courteous manner
- Ability to manage time to ensure assignments are completed
- Ability to use critical thinking to problem solve and make informed decisions
- Ability to learn technical concepts and apply those concepts to work
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
- Ability to conduct work with a high degree of accuracy
- Skilled in strong technical writing
- Ability to work within a project team
- Ability to manage time and prioritize work items to ensure project assignments are completed
- Ability to resolve conflicts, coach, and mentor others, and support a culture of accountability, collaboration, and accomplishment
- Ability to coordinate with the Project Manager and Project Team to proactively identify and resolve complex, multidisciplinary issues which may impact project scope, schedule, and/or budget
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