TRAFFIC DESIGN ENGINEERING SPECIALIST 3-4* - 09082026-80629

State of Tennessee; Jackson (TN); Hybrid; USD 5,600 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Tennessee is seeking a Transportation Engineering Specialist at multiple levels to support the Region 4 preconstruction traffic design team. The role offers a mix of field work and in-office days after initial training, with potential remote work options.

Candidates should have degrees in Engineering, Construction Project Management, or Concrete Industry Management and relevant competency in planning and executing transportation projects.

Qualifications

• Education must be from an accredited institution.
• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Engineering, Construction Project Management, or Concrete Industry Management
• Bachelor's or Master's Degree with experience requirements for Specialists
• Master's Degree with experience requirements

Responsibilities

• Serve as a resource for Project Teams in a matrix organization and apply PDN during traffic design plan reviews.
• Integrate Quality Management into deliverables and assist in consultant acquisition and oversight.
• Assist in ensuring traffic design deliverables are consistent and provide strong customer service to stakeholders.

Job description

State of Tennessee Job Information

Opening Date/Time 09/08/2026 12:00AM Central Time

Job Information

Opening Date/Time 09/08/2026 12:00AM Central Time

Closing Date/Time 09/14/2026 11:59PM Central Time

Salary (Monthly) $5,647.00 - $7,326.00

Salary (Annually) $67,764.00 - $87,912.00

Job Type Full-Time

Location of (1) Position(s) To Be Filled: Department of Transportation, Madison County

City, State Location Jackson, TN

Department Transportation

This Position Is In The Region 4 - Preconstruction - Traffic Design Section

For More Information, Visit The Link Below

https://www.tdot.tn.gov/PublicDocuments/HR/Regional-Preconstruction-Traffic-Design-Traffic-Design-Engineering-Specialist.pdf

This Position May Be Remote And Works Out In Field Three (3) Days A Week And In Office Two (2) Days, After An Initial Training Period.

Qualifications

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

Overview

The Traffic Design Engineering Specialist 3 and 4 assists in providing guidance and support services for the Region Traffic Design teams. This position collaborates with Project Teams by identifying potential design challenges and implementing statewide acquired knowledge that focuses on ensuring quality deliverables, minimizing variability, and increasing the safety and performance of the Department's transportation system. The Traffic Design Engineering Specialist 3 and 4 requires collaboration with multiple TDOT Divisions, project team members, consultants, contractors, and other external stakeholders. This position follows the Department policies, technical guidance, and procedures related to TDOTs Traffic Design, specifications, software, and websites to support the traffic design project delivery process. The Traffic Design Engineering Specialist 3 and 4 are responsible for collaborating with both internal and external stakeholders, including Project Teams, TDOT Divisions, Regions, and contractors to ensure contractual requirements are met.

The Traffic Design Engineering Specialist 3 and 4 ensures Department policies, technical guidance, and procedures are incorporated into traffic design deliverables and assists in implementing the Quality Assurance Program as part of the Region's preconstruction activities. This position will continuously evaluate performance indicators to implement acquired knowledge into policies and procedures that mitigate the Department's risk and increase performance as part of fulfilling TDOTs strategic vision. This position helps support the Region with core traffic services such as traffic signals, signs, traffic markings, and roadway lighting, along with other areas such as advanced transportation technologies, traffic modeling, safety projects, and work zones. This position must effectively articulate data and technical concepts through training, mentoring, and collaborating as part of a matrix organization.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a resource for Project Teams as part of a matrix organization by applying the Project Delivery Network (PDN) through traffic design plan reviews to ensure compliance with TDOT specifications, policies, procedures, standards, federal requirements, Circular Letters, and MUTCD applications, ensuring all pay items and associated costs are accurately accounted for in the project estimate, mitigating risk by identifying potential conflicts during development and preconstruction phases, and meeting timelines established by the project schedule. Assist and support Region Preconstruction teams in matters related to intermediate or complex unique traffic design-related challenges to allow Preconstruction staff to perform their roles effectively and efficiently, optimizing the team's ability to successfully address unanticipated challenges. Assist with modifications to all applicable policies, procedures, design standards, specifications, and guidelines.
• Integrate Quality Management into all deliverables, including policies, procedures, and manuals in support of traffic design resources; analyze data by monitoring trends that could require updates to the Region Preconstruction Traffic Design Section procedures with the purpose of reducing errors, construction delays, and contractor claims. Assist in the development of a Consultant Acquisition Plan to address design requests and assist in the oversight of consultants by serving on selection committees for professional engineering services as part of the Brooks Act, including assisting with Request For Proposal (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, negotiating contracts, attending de-briefs for consultants where usable feedback must be provided, and monitoring contract compliance. Assist on Project Teams as part of the Project Delivery Network (PDN) by providing input at all applicable project milestones, including Project Kick Off, Risk Workshops, Project Scoping meetings, Plan-in-Hand Field Review meeting, and the Plans, Specs, and Estimates meeting.
• Assist in ensuring traffic design deliverables are consistent, predictable, and repeatable to maintain consistently high levels of achievement, mitigate risk, and establish a track record of success by implementing statewide policy, data collection, processing standards, specifications, and direction. Utilize best practices and TDOT policy for the incorporation of traffic design elements, including access to acquired knowledge across the Regions. Provide exceptional customer service to project stakeholders by facilitating the sharing of acquired knowledge with Project Teams, exercising effective listening skills, and communicating effectively.
  

Competencies (KSA's)

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
  

Additional KSACs For Engineering Specialist II And III Include

• 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
  

Additional KSACs For Engineering Specialist III Include

• 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