TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER - 10062026-81437

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

Job summary

State of Tennessee in Nashville is seeking a Transportation Engineer to deliver discipline-specific technical expertise within TDOT's Transportation Design Division. You will work on projects ensuring scope, schedule, and budget alignment while mentoring staff and coordinating with project teams.

The role requires a Bachelor's in engineering, a professional engineer license, and at least four years of relevant experience developing transportation projects; strong communication and leadership

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Serve as SME in discipline-specific project activities.
• Coordinate with Project Manager and Project Team within a matrix organization regarding impacts to scope, schedule, or budget.
• Perform discipline-specific activities per the Project Delivery Network (PDN).
• Assist with multidisciplinary reviews for projects as part of QA process.
• Design, implement, and operate Transportation Systems Management and Operations strategies including emerging technologies.
• Participate in Risk Management Assessments and implement risk mitigation strategies.
• Identify conflicts in proposed designs and coordinate proactive solutions with other disciplines.
• Participate in scope development, consultant contract administration across project phases.
• Attend and represent TDOT in public meetings, addressing customer needs and concerns.
• Mentor staff and cultivate communication and leadership within TDOT.

Skills

Engineering principles

Regulatory knowledge

Risk management

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Leadership/mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

State of Tennessee Job Information
Opening Date/Time 10/06/2026 12:00AM Central Time

Job Information

State of Tennessee Job Information

Opening Date/Time 10/06/2026 12:00AM Central Time

Closing Date/Time 10/19/2026 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 (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

This position has a starting salary of $8,525 monthly/$102,300 annually.

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

SUMMARY

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

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
  

Competencies (KSA's)

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