Transportation Engineer - TSM&O & Project Leadership

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

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,