TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER - 10062026-81437

Tennessee Department of Transportation; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 79,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

The Tennessee Department of Transportation in Nashville seeks a Transportation Engineer to provide discipline-specific technical expertise on multidisciplinary project teams. This role requires a professional engineering license and work within a matrix management structure to deliver projects on scope, schedule and budget.

Mentorship and guidance to engineering staff are part of the position. Responsibilities include risk assessment, design reviews, and coordination with project managers,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited institution.
• Active Professional Engineer license with Tennessee.
• At least 4 years of demonstrated experience in developing and/or constructing transportation projects.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a subject matter expert in applicable discipline specific project activities.
• Coordinate with the Project Manager and Project Team within the structure of a matrix organization regarding potential impacts to the scope, schedule, and/or budget.
• Perform applicable discipline specific activities as outlined in the Project Delivery Network (PDN).
• Assist with multidisciplinary reviews for projects as part of the Quality Assurance process.
• Design, implement, and operate Transportation Systems Management and Operations (TSM&O) strategies including the application of emerging technologies.
• Participate in Risk Management Assessments and implement risk mitigation strategies.
• Identify conflicts in proposed designs, make recommendations, and coordinate proactive solutions with other disciplines to ensure the needs of the project are met.
• Participate in the scope development, selection, and administration of consultant contracts on all phases of the project.
• Attend and represent the department in public meetings, appropriately addressing customer needs and concerns.
• Serve as a mentor in supporting career development and cultivating communication and leadership skills of others at TDOT

Skills

Engineering Principles

Regulatory Knowledge

Risk Identification

Critical Thinking

Learning Agility

Communication Skills

Mentoring & Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Professional Engineer license (Tennessee)

Job description

Job ID: 81437

Job Information

Opening Date/Time: 10/06/2026 12:00 AM Central Time
Closing Date/Time: 10/19/2026 11:59 PM Central Time
Salary (Monthly) $6,610.00 - $8,539.00
Salary (Annually) $79,320.00 - $102,468.00
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular/Temporary
Job Type: Full-Time
City, State Location: Nashville, TN
Department: Transportation

Location of (4) Position(s) to be filled: Department of Transportation, Davidson County

These positions are in the Traffic Design Division - Safety and Work Zone Projects - ITS - Traffic Modeling - Traffic Services Sections.

For more information, visit the link below:

Safety and Work Zone Projects: https://www.tdot.tn.gov/PublicDocuments/hr/TrafficDesignDivision-Safety-and-WorkZoneSection-Safety-and-Work-ZoneProjectsTransportatio.pdf

ITS: https://www.tdot.tn.gov/PublicDocuments/Hr/TrafficDesignDivision-ITSSection-ITSTransportationEngineer.pdf

Traffic Modeling: https://www.tdot.tn.gov/PublicDocuments/Hr/TrafficDesignDivision-TrafficModelingSection-TrafficModeling-Transportation-Engineer.pdf

Traffic Services: https://www.tdot.tn.gov/PublicDocuments/Hr/TrafficDesignDivision-TrafficServicesSection-TrafficServices-Transportation-Engineer.pdf

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 Engineering Series at TDOT is responsible for planning, designing, constructing, preserving, operating, and maintaining the transportation systems within the State of Tennessee. The Engineering Series provides technical support and guidance to divisions within the department as well as assistance to consultants, contractors, suppliers, federal and state agency partners, local governments, transit agencies, aviation partners, utilities, and developers in the quality assurance, contracting, permitting, development and construction of transportation assets statewide.

The Transportation Engineer provides discipline specific technical expertise to multidisciplinary project teams as part of a matrix management structure, both in the Region and statewide. Positions within this classification resolve complex or unique technical challenges to ensure the successful completion of a project. The Transportation Engineer has a key role in ensuring that a project is completed within the agreed scope, schedule, and budget that is in alignment with the Department's Work Program. This classification requires a professional engineering license and is expected to sign and seal applicable documents for construction, increasing the efficiency in plans preparation activities for the department. This classification serves as a mentor and trains engineering staff. The Transportation Engineer is expected to take an active role in staying relevant and engaged as part of their specific discipline, adapting new technologies and best practices in driving TDOT's transportation projects forward. The Transportation Engineer will be expected to contribute to the project team by defining expectations for how the project team manages risk, communicates as a team, delivers quality products, and navigates changes throughout the life of the project.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a subject matter expert in applicable discipline specific project activities
• Coordinate with the Project Manager and Project Team within the structure of a matrix organization regarding potential impacts to the scope, schedule, and/or budget
• Perform applicable discipline specific activities as outlined in the Project Delivery Network (PDN)
• Assist with multidisciplinary reviews for projects as part of the Quality Assurance process
• Design, implement, and operate Transportation Systems Management and Operations (TSM&O) strategies including the application of emerging technologies
• Participate in Risk Management Assessments and implement risk mitigation strategies
• Identify conflicts in proposed designs, make recommendations, and coordinate proactive solutions with other disciplines to ensure the needs of the project are met
• Participate in the scope development, selection, and administration of consultant contracts on all phases of the project
• Attend and represent the department in public meetings, appropriately addressing customer needs and concerns
• Serve as a mentor in supporting career development and cultivating communication and leadership skills of others at TDOT

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