Transportation Engineering Specialist III — District Ops Lead

State of Tennessee; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 68,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Tennessee's Department of Transportation seeks a Transportation Engineering Specialist for the Region 2, District 29 Operations Maintenance team in Chattanooga. You will apply TDOT guidelines, support project teams, and ensure quality across maintenance projects.

Ideal candidates hold a degree in Engineering or related fields, with 1–3 years of demonstrated project experience and strong writing, communication, and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Engineering, Construction Project Management, or Concrete Industry Management
• 1 Year of Demonstrated Competency in planning, developing and/or constructing projects (Transportation Engineering Specialist 1)
• 2 Years of Demonstrated Competency in planning, developing and/or constructing projects (Transportation Engineering Specialist 2)
• 1 Year of Demonstrated Competency in planning, developing and/or constructing projects with Master’s Degree (Transportation Engineering Specialist 2)
• 3 Years of Demonstrated Competency in planning, developing and/or constructing projects (Transportation Engineering Specialist 3)
• 2 Years of Demonstrated Competency in planning, developing and/or constructing projects with Master’s Degree (Transportation Engineering Specialist 3)

Responsibilities

• Assist in establishing and ensuring direct relationship between quality and work outcomes
• Integrate Quality Management into all deliverables and analyze data to update procedures
• Assist in development and oversight of a Consultant Acquisition Plan (CAP) and assist with RFPs
• Assist Project Teams in developing project vision, scope, schedule, budget, and quality
• Lead District Maintenance Operations Teams in delivering exceptional customer service
• Coordinate emergency responses such as crashes, rockslides, and flooding
• Develop work programs and ensure data accuracy for Asset Management
• Assist with scoping documents and ensure proper use of Delegated Purchase Authority contracts
• Assist Transportation Worker Proficiency Program and support TDOT coordinators

Skills

Engineering principles

Technical writing

Communication

Time management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Engineering, Construction Project Management, or Concrete Industry Management

Master's Degree + 1 year competency in planning, developing and/or constructing projects

Bachelor's Degree + 2 years competency in planning, developing and/or constructing projects

Master's Degree + 1 year competency in planning, developing and/or constructing projects

Job description

The State of Tennessee's Department of Transportation seeks a Transportation Engineering Specialist for the Region 2, District 29 Operations Maintenance team in Chattanooga. You will apply TDOT guidelines, support project teams, and ensure quality across maintenance projects.

Ideal candidates hold a degree in Engineering or related fields, with 1–3 years of demonstrated project experience and strong writing, communication, and analytical skills.