Senior Traffic Design Engineer | Hybrid Work Option

Tennessee Department of Transportation; Jackson (TN); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) in Jackson, TN seeks a Senior Traffic Design Engineer to lead TDOT's traffic design program and support PDN project delivery across all phases. This role collaborates with multiple TDOT divisions, consultants, and contractors to enhance safety, performance, and sustainability of the state's transportation system.

The incumbent will manage software/tools used in traffic design, implement QA processes, and mentor TDOT staff and external engineers.

Qualifications

• Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in engineering, active status with the State of Tennessee as a professional engineer, and 6 years of demonstrated competency in developing and/or constructing transportation projects

Responsibilities

• Coordinate resources and assist Project Managers as the traffic design Subject Matter Expert (SME) in the management of external partners together with the Professional Services Division, including the negotiation of contracts, review of consultant invoicing, development of scopes, management of contract tasks, compliance monitoring, and completion of consultant grading.
• Integrate Quality Management into all traffic design products, systems, and deliverables.
• Assist in the development and delivery of traffic design training and mentoring of TDOT and external engineering staff. Assist in the development of training and technical guidance that addresses acquired knowledge, risk management, technical design elements, and emerging technologies related to transportation for the purpose of improving team performance, creating a stronger understanding of the transportation industry, inspiring new ideas, and developing skills. Administer and manage TDOT's traffic design program and software.
• Manage and take ownership of change, clarify your vision of TDOT's traffic design efforts, communicate effectively, remain transparent, and hold yourself accountable to develop, maintain, and grow TDOT's traffic design capabilities, data, software, and systems.
• Serve on Project Teams as part of a matrix organization by providing traffic design expertise and reviews, assisting in developing proposal contract documents for project lettings, and contributing to bid reviews and bid analysis for alternative delivery projects.
• Provide exceptional customer service to both internal and external customers, exercising effective listening skills, providing prompt responses, maintaining complete and accurate documentation, and communicating effectively.
• Remain current on traffic design related industry trends and national best practices by participating in AASHTO, industry associations, and other appropriate committees.
• Routinely identify, document, and effectively collaborate with appropriate TDOT and external stakeholders on acquired knowledge that includes maximizing project successes, acknowledging national best practices, and avoiding past errors. Assist with modifications to all applicable policies, procedures, design standards, specifications, and special provisions. Develop and implement a tracking mechanism that ensures the traffic design program, software, and systems are evolving and meet all TDOT needs.
• Assist in ensuring traffic design deliverables are consistent, predictable, and repeatable to provide consistently high levels of achievement, mitigation of risk, and an established track record of success.

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) in Tennessee

Job description

Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) in Jackson, TN seeks a Senior Traffic Design Engineer to lead TDOT's traffic design program and support PDN project delivery across all phases. This role collaborates with multiple TDOT divisions, consultants, and contractors to enhance safety, performance, and sustainability of the state's transportation system.

The incumbent will manage software/tools used in traffic design, implement QA processes, and mentor TDOT staff and external engineers.