REGION GEODETICS ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN - 10272026-82164

Tennessee Department of Transportation; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Tennessee Department of Transportation seeks an Engineering Technician in Nashville to support region geodetics operations. The role involves field data collection, staking, data processing, and collaboration with the Region Geodetics Foreman to ensure deliverables meet TDOT standards.

Starting salary aligns with TDOT guidance: $3,667 monthly and $44,004 annual, with opportunities for progression through Technician levels as competencies are demonstrated.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Perform data collection tasks with survey equipment and assist with field data collection and reporting.
• Read and interpret project plans and maintain accurate records and daily reports.
• Support project teams by collecting geodetic data and assisting with analysis, workflows, and troubleshooting.
• Assist in producing geodetic data in conformance with TDOT standards and utilize ORD or other software for technical drawings.
• Assist in data collection with LiDAR and conventional surveys per TDOT standards.
• Stay current on geodetic best practices and provide input on new tech and methods.
• Ensure deliverables are consistent, predictable, and well-documented, and support public outreach.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Details

Job ID: 82164

Opening Date/Time: 10/27/2026 12:00AM Central Time

Closing Date/Time: 11/09/2026 11:59PM Central Time

Salary

Monthly: $3,667.00 - $4,578.00; Annually: $44,004.00 - $54,936.00

Location

Nashville, TN; Department of Transportation, Davidson County; Region 3 - Preconstruction - Geodetics section

Job Type

Full-Time; Regular/Temporary

More Information

For more information, visit the link below: https://www.tdot.tn.gov/PublicDocuments/HR/Regional-Preconstruction-Geodetics-Region-Geodetics-Engineering-Technician.pdf

Starting Salary Range

$3,667 monthly / $44,004 annually

Education and Experience

High school diploma; General Educational Development diploma.

The Tennessee Department of Transportation reserves the sole right in determining the level of position based on the applicant's work experience, education, skill level, and all other appropriate factors, and based on business need. Within 6 months of hire, employees must demonstrate successful mastery of corresponding work competencies and skill blocks of the Technician Proficiency Program for the level of worker to which they were hired. If skills and competencies are not met during that period, the employee can be demoted to the level of worker for which he/she is qualified.

TDOT Engineering Technician 1:

Entry level Engineering Technician. No prerequisites other than High School Education or equivalent. Eligible for promotion to TDOT Engineering Technician 2 upon satisfactory review and completion of the required skills and competency elements* of the TDOT Engineering Technician 1 level, including having obtained the appropriate level of Commercial Driver's License based on the employee's age (see Necessary Special Qualifications) and job location.

TDOT Engineering Technician 2:

Intermediate level Engineering Technician. Must have successfully completed the required skills and competency elements* of the TDOT Engineering Technician 1 level. Eligible for promotion to TDOT Engineering Technician 3 upon satisfactory review and completion of the required skills and competency elements* of the TDOT Engineering Technician 2 level.

TDOT Engineering Technician 3:

Experienced level Engineering Technician. Must have successfully completed the required skills and competency elements* at the TDOT Engineering Technician 2 level.

• Each level of the TDOT Engineering Technician Series will have a defined Work Element Plan that details a set number of hours of core and elective skills and competencies and the corresponding exam and demonstration requirements that must be completed for eligibility to move forward to the next level of the series.

Necessary Special Qualifications For TDOT Engineering Technicians

Some positions in these classifications are assigned job duties that may require the following to operate a designated state vehicle:

• Possess and maintain a Class D driver's license valid to operate vehicles in the State of Tennessee.
• If under age 21, employees must, at their own expense and within eleven months, obtain a Class A Commercial Driver's License that is valid in the State of Tennessee (a Code O, Code K, and Code 52 restriction is allowable); Code L restriction is not allowable, testing must be completed in a manual transmission vehicle.
• If you are currently a TDOT employee in possession of Class A Commercial Driver's License when you reach the age of 21, you must possess and maintain, or obtain at your own expense and within 3 months of your 21st birthday, a Class-A Commercial Driver's License with an N endorsement that is valid in the State of Tennessee.
• If age 21 or older and not currently employed with TDOT, you must possess and maintain, or obtain at your own expense within eleven months of hire, a Class-A Commercial Driver's License with an N endorsement that is valid in the State of Tennessee. Employees will have five months from hire or promotion into this classification to obtain the applicable permits leading to eligibility for the specific required license. Code L restriction is not allowable, testing must be completed in a manual transmission vehicle.

Conditions of Employment

• Must pass a drug test prior to employment for commercial driver and safety impact positions. Commercial drivers and safety impact employees will be subject to additional drug and alcohol testing during employment
• Incorporating overtime, weekends, and night shifts into their schedules as work schedules dictate; specific positions may require on-call schedules
• Extended durations outdoors in extreme weather conditions
• Working in and around construction and vehicular traffic
• Walking on uneven terrain
• Climbing ladders and construction scaffolding
• Carrying equipment and samples in excess of 25 pounds
• Driving long distances are required as part of daily duties
• Performing work in which personal protective equipment will be required to be worn

Overview

The Region Geodetics Engineering Technician is a vital position to successfully conduct geodetic surveying operations in the field by performing data collection. This position requires experience in field and office-based data collection, staking, and other technical geodetics tasks. This position assists with identifying potential geodetic project challenges and minimizing variability in geodetic deliverables and contributing to the Department's Work Program.

The Region Geodetics Engineering Technician assists the Region Geodetics Foreman in ensuring Department policies, technical guidance, and geodetic policies and procedures are followed when conducting field work, data analysis, creating geodetic datasets, and staked locations. This position must effectively articulate geodetic technical concepts through training, mentoring, and collaboration as part of a matrix organization.

Responsibilities

• Perform data collection tasks with survey equipment and conduct operator-level preventive maintenance and repairs on survey equipment. Operate computer hardware and software, data collectors, and other equipment to generate and/or complete reports, documents, and present collected data, and communicate with others to capture and maintain project information.
• Read and interpret legal documents and project design plans as part of survey activities. Maintain records and prepare daily reports.
• Assist with supporting Project Teams and the efficient delivery of TDOT's Work Program by collecting geodetic data and assisting with analysis and technical drawings. Assist with the development of workflows for all geodetics equipment and software and provide troubleshooting assistance with equipment and software being utilized in the Region. Monitor the effectiveness and calibration of equipment and software and provide feedback to the Region Geodetics Foreman.
• Assist in the production and creation of geodetic data in conformance with the TDOT Survey Standards Manual and utilize Open Roads Designer (ORD) and/or other relevant software when assigned for technical drawings for projects having a low degree of risk to the Department. Understand data collection and staking techniques that comply with the TDOT Survey Standards Manual.
• Assist in the collection of survey data with LiDAR and conventional surveys in accordance with the TDOT Survey Standards Manual. Understand the application and use of appropriate software for geodetic-specific processing of complex data sets that produce the required deliverables.
• Remain current on geodetic best practices. Guide in collecting, analyzing, and reporting on various types of geodetic data collection, staking, and processing techniques. Provide input on relevant geodetics technology and techniques that contribute to delivering the Department's Work Program.
• Assist in ensuring the Geodetics deliverables are consistent, predictable, and repeatable to provide consistently high levels of achievement, mitigation of risk, and an established track record of success. Assist in analyzing and tracking all data sets to ensure conformance to maximum error limits. Monitor, maintain, and track physical assets and inventory.
• Provide exceptional customer service to project stakeholders, property owners, and the public when surveying by collecting geodetic data, staking, and sharing acquired knowledge with Project Teams. Ensure geodetic data is easily accessible and organized, exercise effective listening skills, and communication effectively. Communicate with internal and external customers, including local businesses, local governments, contractors, and consultants. Assist with conducting public outreach with letters and mailings.

Competencies (KSA's)

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, And Competencies

• Knowledgeable in basic report and form writing
• Knowledge of applicable industry standards
• Knowledgeable in street and highway traffic rules and regulations, and temporary signing and safety precautions to be observed while working on or near highways and construction sites
• Knowledgeable in laboratory and field testing and inspection safety procedures
• Knowledgeable in applicable hand and power tools, equipment, and mechanical devices of the trade
• Knowledgeable in reading and interpreting contract documents
• Skilled in basic math
• Ability to operate light and heavy highway equipment
• Ability to use computers and applicable programs, applications, and systems
• Ability to recognize and take precaution for potential hazards
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Ability to maintain effective work relationships with individual and groups, both internal and external

Additional KSACs for TDOT Engineering Technician II include:

• Skilled in street and highway traffic rules and regulations, and temporary signing and safety precautions to be observed while working on or near highways and construction sites
• Skilled in laboratory and field testing and inspection safety procedures
• Ability to train individuals recognizing applicable teaching and learning methods and how to communicate curriculum respectively
• Ability to analyze a process and offer actionable feedback on how to improve the process effectiveness, quality, and efficiency
• Ability to read and interpret contract documents

Additional KSACs for TDOT Engineering Technician III include:

• Skilled in training individuals recognizing applicable teaching and learning methods and how to communicate curriculum respectively
• Skilled in analyzing a process and offering actionable feedback on how to improve the process effectiveness, quality, and efficiency
• Skilled in reading and interpreting contract documents