REGION GEODETICS TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER - 11032026-82317

State of Tennessee; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 74,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Tennessee is seeking a Region Geodetics Transportation Engineer to provide geodetic expertise, coordinate data collection, and support project teams in Region 3 Preconstruction. The role requires a Bachelor’s in Engineering, active PE status, and 4 years of relevant experience, with ability to mentor others and apply TDOT standards.

The position emphasizes collaboration across TDOT divisions, policy implementation, and quality assurance, with duties including training, policy updates,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited institution.
• Active status as a Professional Engineer with the State of Tennessee.
• 4 years of demonstrated competency in developing and/or constructing transportation projects.
• Knowledge of geodetics concepts and TDOT survey standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide geodetic expertise to Region Geodetics teams and project teams.
• Coordinate data collection, processing, and design concepts across disciplines.
• Mentor and train team members on geodetics policies and standards.
• Assist in managing schedules, budgets, and deliverables for Geodetics work.
• Collaborate with TDOT HQ and Asset Management to share best practices.

Skills

Geodetics knowledge

Project coordination

Technical training

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) certification

Job description

State of Tennessee Job Information

Opening Date/Time 11/03/2026 12:00AM Central Time

Job Information

State of Tennessee Job Information

Opening Date/Time 11/03/2026 12:00AM Central Time

Closing Date/Time 11/16/2026 11:59PM Central Time

Salary (Monthly) $6,610.00 - $8,539.00

Salary (Annually) $79,320.00 - $102,468.00

Job Type Full-Time

City, State Location Nashville, TN

Department Transportation

LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, DAVIDSON COUNTY

This position is in Region 3 - Preconstruction - Geodetics Section.

This position has a starting salary of $8,525.00 monthly/ $102,300.00 annually.

For More Information, Visit The Link Below

https://www.tdot.tn.gov/PublicDocuments/hr/Regional-Preconstruction-Geodetics-Region-Geodetics-Transportation-Engineer.pdf

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS (Education must be from an accredited institution.)

Education And Experience

Bachelor's degree in engineering, active status with the State of Tennessee as a professional engineer and 4 years of demonstrated competency in developing and/or constructing transportation projects

Overview

The Region Geodetics Transportation Engineer provides geodetic technical expertise to the Regions Geodetic Teams. This position collaborates with Project Teams by identifying potential data collection or design challenges, coordinating, and confirming data collection for items completed by the Region, and implementing data collection, processing, and design concepts that integrate with all disciplines.

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

This position will assist in the training and dissemination of Geodetics policies, discipline-specific technical guidance, procedures, design standards, specifications, and manuals and assist the Region Geodetics Section in managing deliverables through coordination with the Geodetic Quality Manager. They will also assist in implementing the Geodetics Quality Assurance Plan that focuses on ensuring quality, minimizing variability, and providing flexibility on a risk-based scale to maximize efficiency as part of the Departments Work Program. The Region Geodetics Transportation Engineer will assist the Geodetics Manager with schedules and budgets, confirm consistency and quality of deliverables, and assist the geodetic engineering team members as needed.

The Region Geodetics Transportation Engineer ensures Department policies, technical guidance, and procedures are incorporated into geodetic deliverables and assists in implementing the Quality Assurance Program as part of the Regions geodetic activities.

Responsibilities

• Strengthen Region Preconstruction teams by providing technical expertise and support in matters related to geodetics, including management and coordination of data for those items completed by the Region, to allow preconstruction staff to perform their roles effectively and efficiently, optimizing the Teams ability to successfully address unanticipated challenges.
• Verify compliance with the Quality Management policy for use with all Regions and other Divisions obtaining and utilizing survey data, with the purpose of reducing plan errors and re-work, right-of-way delays, construction delays, and contractor claims.
• Assist the Region Geodetics Quality Team by providing reviews as part of TDOTs Quality Assurance Program.
• Routinely collaborate with HQ and TDOT Asset Management to identify and document knowledge on industry best practices to avoid past errors and ensure TDOT project successes.
• Assist with modifications to all applicable policies, procedures, design standards, specifications, and special provisions.
• Serve on Project Teams as part of a matrix organization by providing geodetic expertise, assisting in developing the project vision; assisting in defining critical goals and intended outcomes for the scope, schedule, budget, and quality in coordination with the Project Manager related to Region Geodetics; providing input at all applicable project milestones per the Project Delivery Network (PDN); assisting in support of Project Management staff with respect to the Geodetics Scope of Work working in collaboration with TDOT Roadway, TDOT Environment, TDOT Maintenance, and TDOT Construction; applying context-sensitivity survey data collection methodologies per the TDOT Survey Standards Manual; effectively coordinating with other disciplines within TDOT to address all potential survey needs as part of the Functional Design Plans development per the PDN; providing approvals on geodetic products and deliverables, when applicable; and proactively assessing risk factors related to legal aspects, public relations and safety related to Geodetics tasks.
• Provide exceptional customer service to both internal and external customers, by mentoring and providing technical guidance related to geodetics, coordinating with other disciplines as part of a matrix organization, exercising effective listening skills, providing prompt responses, maintaining complete and accurate documentation, and communicating effectively.
• Remain current on revisions to design codes, standards, and guidelines related to geodetics components, including trends and technologies; understand and follow the specifications for data collection used in the Regions, and assist in implementing policies and procedures related to geodetics.
• Collaborate on innovative strategies used as best practices for statewide quality assurance needs.
• Assist in the development of training that addresses acquired knowledge, including technical elements and emerging technologies related to Geodetics for the purpose of improving team performance, creating a stronger understanding of Geodetics as it relates to the transportation industry, inspiring new ideas, and developing skills.
• Assist in the development of a Consultant Acquisition Plan (CAP) for Geodetics services and assist in the oversight of external partners by serving on selection committees for Geodetics services, including assisting with RFP development, attending project-specific marketing meetings, assisting with determining scoring criteria, assisting with project information sessions when applicable, serving as a scorer as part of the consultant acquisition process, and attending de-briefs for consultants where usable feedback must be provided.
• Assist in ensuring Geodetics deliverables are consistent, predictable, and repeatable to ensure consistently high levels of achievement, mitigation of risk, and an established track record of success by implementing statewide policy, data collection, processing standards, specifications, and direction.
• Utilize best practices and TDOT policy for the management of survey data, including access to existing data across the Regions.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND COMPETENCIES (KSACs)

• Knowledge of engineering principles within a specific discipline and how they relate to transportation projects
• Knowledge of state and federal regulations/requirements for development and construction of transportation projects
• Ability to identify and mitigate risk associated with transportation projects
• Skilled in using critical thinking to problem solve and make informed decisions independently
• Ability to learn technical concepts and apply those concepts to work
• Ability to communicate effectively, with excellent verbal/written and public speaking skills, and to interact with others in a professional and courteous manner, including internal/external stakeholders, consultants, landowners, and governmental agencies
• Ability to resolve conflicts, coach and motivate others, build high-performing teams, and create a culture of accountability, collaboration, and accomplishment