Transportation Engineer III

State of Mississippi; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 93,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Mississippi’s Department of Transportation seeks a Transportation Engineer III in Hinds County to manage roadway design projects and contracts. The role involves performing roadway design, coordinating with divisions, and producing technical documents and permits as required.

The successful candidate will have a Bachelor's in Engineering, PE licensure, and 3+ years of professional engineering experience, enabling independent inspection, analysis, and team supervision in a safety-focused

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant Engineering discipline.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Mississippi or able to obtain.
• At least 3+ years of experience as a registered Professional Engineer.

Responsibilities

• Lead roadway design projects and manage associated contracts.
• Perform roadway transportation design and ensure compliance with standards.
• Coordinate project development with the Roadway Design Division and other divisions.
• Prepare engineering documents, permits, and conduct independent inspections as needed.
• Supervise engineering technicians and assist on more complex design projects.

Skills

Team collaboration

Strong work ethic

Attention to detail

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Professional Engineer licensure

Job description

Transportation Engineer III in 25 - HINDS COUNTY, MS | GovernmentJobs.com page has loaded.

State of Mississippi

$103,532.00 Annually

Location

25 - HINDS COUNTY, MS

Full-Time

Job Number

9896-0941-20261009hind

0941 - TRANSPORTATION

Opening Date

10/13/2026

11/2/2026 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada)

Agency Minimum Salary

$103,532.00

$103,532.00

About the Agency

The Mississippi Department of Transportation is responsible for providing a safe intermodal transportation network that is planned, designed, constructed, and maintained in an effective, cost-efficient, and environmentally sensitive manner. Questions about this position can be directed to [e-mail].

The position will serve as a Design Section Engineer within the Roadway Design Division and will be responsible for managing assigned roadway design projects and contracts. Duties include performing roadway transportation design, coordinating project development with Roadway Design Division staff and other divisions and districts, and completing other related duties as assigned.The employee performs engineering assignments of limited to moderate complexity in accordance with established specifications, designs, standards, and procedures. Responsibilities include conducting independent inspections, making recommendations, preparing engineering documents and permits, and developing roadway designs. The employee will also evaluate technical data, perform detailed analyses, prepare technical reports, and collaborate with other engineers on project development. The position may assist with more complex design projects and supervise engineering technicians as needed.

What you'll need to be Successful

To be successful in this role, you will need a strong work ethic, the ability to work well with others, and a commitment to contributing to a positive and collaborative team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree in a relevant Engineering discipline, licensure as a professional engineer with the Mississippi Board of Registration for Professional Engineers, and 3+ years of experience as a registered Professional Engineer.

Address 210 East Capitol Street
Suite 800
Jackson, Mississippi, 39201