UTILITIES DECONFLICTION ENGINEERING SPECIALIST - 09082026-80762

State of Tennessee; Jackson (TN); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Tennessee is seeking a Transportation Engineering Specialist 3/4 to provide guidance and support for projects within TDOT’s Regional Utilities Deconfliction Team. The role involves coordinating with internal and external stakeholders, reviewing plans, and implementing risk mitigation strategies to minimize conflicts with utilities.

The position supports a hybrid work model, with field days and in-office days after training, and requires a degree in Engineering or related field with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Engineering, Construction Project Management, or Concrete Industry Management is required.
• 1 Year of Demonstrated Competency in planning, developing and/or constructing projects (for Specialist 1).
• 2 Years of Demonstrated Competency in planning, developing and/or constructing projects (for Specialist 2).
• 3 Years of Demonstrated Competency in planning, developing and/or constructing projects (for Specialist 3).
• Master's Degree plus competency requirements can substitute for required experience.

Responsibilities

• Define scope of work related to utility coordination and deconfliction tasks.
• Coordinate for early notification to team members and ensure proactive coordination with utility owners.
• Assist with plan reviews at project milestones and provide alternatives to address conflicts.
• Apply understanding of construction phasing to reduce change orders and delays.
• Develop a Utility Impact/Conflict Matrix for coordination and reference.
• Attend Project Team Meetings to discuss challenges and coordinate with stakeholders.

Skills

Communication

Technical writing

Time management

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Education

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

Tools

Computers and related software tools

Job description

State of Tennessee Job Information

Opening Date/Time 09/08/2026 12:00AM Central Time

Job Information

Opening Date/Time 09/08/2026 12:00AM Central Time

Closing Date/Time 09/14/2026 11:59PM Central Time

Salary (Monthly) $5,647.00 - $7,326.00

Salary (Annually) $67,764.00 - $87,912.00

Job Type Full-Time

City, State Location Jackson, TN

Department Transportation

LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, MADISON COUNTY

This position is in the Region 4 - Preconstruction - Utilities Deconfliction Section

For More Information, Visit The Link Below

https://www.tdot.tn.gov/PublicDocuments/hr/Regional-Preconstruction-Utilities-Utilities-Deconfliction-Transportation-Engineering-Specialist.pdf

This position may be remote and works out in field three (3) days a week and in office two (2) days, after an initial training period.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS (Education must be from an accredited institution.)

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

Transportation Engineering Specialist 1: Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Engineering, Construction Project Management, or Concrete Industry Management and 1 Year of Demonstrated Competency in planning, developing and/or constructing projects

Transportation Engineering Specialist 2: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Project Management, or Concrete Industry Management and 2 Years of Demonstrated Competency in planning, developing and/or constructing projects

OR

Master's Degree in Engineering, Construction Project Management, or Concrete Industry Management and 1 Year of Demonstrated Competency in planning, developing and/or constructing projects

Transportation Engineering Specialist 3: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Project Management, or Concrete Industry Management and 3 Years of Demonstrated Competency in planning, developing and/or constructing projects

OR

Master's Degree in Engineering, Construction Project Management, or Concrete Industry Management and 2 Years of Demonstrated Competency in planning, developing and/or constructing projects

Overview

The Region Utilities Deconfliction Transportation Engineering Specialist 3 and 4 will assist in providing guidance and support services for projects in accordance with the projects scope, budget, and risk. This position employs Department policies, technical guidance, and procedures related to TDOTs Regional Utilities Deconfliction Team in producing deliverables and implementing the Quality Assurance Program as part of the Department's Work Program.

The Region Utilities Deconfliction Transportation Engineering Specialist 3 and 4 assist in proactively identifying TDOT projects that may involve utility infrastructure and pursue opportunities to identify, avoid, and/or minimize conflicts with utilities. This position is responsible for collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, including Project Teams, TDOT Divisions, Regions, and contractors, to ensure contractual requirements are met. The Region Utility Deconfliction Transportation Engineering Specialist 3 and 4 will continuously evaluate performance indicators to implement acquired knowledge into policies and procedures that mitigate the Departments risk and increase performance as part of fulfilling TDOTs strategic vision. This position must effectively articulate data and technical concepts through training, mentoring, and collaborating as part of a matrix organization.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a resource for Project Teams by defining the scope of work related to utility coordination and deconfliction tasks; assist in coordination for early notification to team members; ensure proactive and routine coordination with utility owners; and assist with coordination of plans distribution. Identify prioritization of utility relocations; perform plan reviews at all project milestones and provide alternatives to address utility conflicts.
• Apply understanding of construction phasing, equipment, and methodologies to reduce change orders, schedule delays, and/or impacts to existing utilities.
• Assist in coordinating utilities to put to work for utility relocations not included in the State contract and proactively assist with managing project schedules by providing input related to activities, durations, and linkages.
• Take ownership of change, clarify the vision of TDOT Region Preconstruction's utility coordination and deconfliction efforts, communicate effectively, remain transparent, and hold yourself accountable for developing, maintaining, and enhancing TDOT Preconstruction Divisions utility coordination and deconfliction processes, capabilities, data, software, and systems.
• Ensure efficiency by identifying conflicts in proposed designs, making recommendations, and coordinating proactive solutions with other disciplines to ensure the project's needs are met.
• Attend and participate in Risk Management Assessments and implement risk mitigation strategies.
• Identify Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) Levels A and B requirements to aid in utility deconfliction.
• Assist in incorporating SUE data into the design plan development, and coordinate with utility companies to ensure accurate data integration.
• Attend Project Team Meetings to discuss utility coordination and challenges.
• Develop a project specific Utility Impact/Conflict Matrix for coordination and reference.
• Assist in the development of a Consultant Acquisition Plan (CAP) to address CEI requests and oversight of CEI consultants by serving on selection committees for professional engineering services as part of the Brooks Act.
• Assist with Request for Proposal (RFP) development, attend project-specific marketing meetings, and assist with determining scoring criteria.
• Assist with project information sessions, and when applicable, serve as a scorer as part of the consultant acquisition process, negotiate contracts, attend de-briefs for consultants where usable feedback must be provided, and monitor contract compliance.
• Participate in the Region Utilities Deconfliction Team in providing exceptional customer service to both internal and external customers, exercising effective listening skills, providing prompt responses, maintaining complete and accurate documentation, and communicating effectively.
• Provide mentoring and technical guidance related to utility deconfliction to TDOT staff, consultants, and utility company personnel.

Competencies (KSA's)

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Competencies (KSACs)

The required KSACs for Engineering Specialist, I, II, and III include:

• Knowledge of engineering principles, potentially within a specific discipline as they relate to transportation projects
• Knowledgeable in the use of computers and applicable programs, applications, and systems
• Skilled in basic technical writing
• Ability to communicate effectively, while interacting with internal and external stakeholders in a professional and courteous manner
• Ability to manage time to ensure assignments are completed
• Ability to use critical thinking to problem solve and make informed decisions
• Ability to learn technical concepts and apply those concepts to work
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Ability to conduct work with a high degree of accuracy

Additional KSACs For Engineering Specialist II And III Include

• Skilled in strong technical writing
• Ability to work within a project team
• Ability to manage time and prioritize work items to ensure project assignments are completed

Additional KSACs For Engineering Specialist III Include

• Ability to resolve conflicts, coach, and mentor others, and support a culture of accountability, collaboration, and accomplishment
• Ability to coordinate with the Project Manager and Project Team to proactively identify and resolve complex, multidisciplinary issues which may impact project scope, schedule, and/or budget