Entry-Level Construction Engineering Tech

State of Tennessee; Brownsville (TN); On-site; USD 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Tennessee's Department of Transportation seeks an Engineering Technician (TDOT Engineering Technician I–III) to provide field and laboratory testing, inspection oversight, and compliance with TDOT standards. The role progresses through Technician levels with demonstrated competency and CDL prerequisites for certain duties.

Responsibilities include assisting with project issues, conducting material testing, maintaining records, and ensuring safety and quality across TDOT projects in

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Within 6 months of hire, mastery of TDOT work competencies and skill blocks is expected.

Responsibilities

• Assist in resolving project issues with TDOT, contractors, and suppliers.
• Oversee field and laboratory testing of construction materials.
• Maintain daily project activity records and prepare inspection reports.
• Ensure compliance with TDOT specifications and quality assurance procedures.
• Provide guidance to field teams on testing equipment usage and safety.
• Support project documentation and data integrity for federal and TDOT requirements.

Skills

Driver's license

CDL knowledge

Field inspection

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Test equipment operation

Job description

State of Tennessee's Department of Transportation seeks an Engineering Technician (TDOT Engineering Technician I–III) to provide field and laboratory testing, inspection oversight, and compliance with TDOT standards. The role progresses through Technician levels with demonstrated competency and CDL prerequisites for certain duties.

Responsibilities include assisting with project issues, conducting material testing, maintaining records, and ensuring safety and quality across TDOT projects in