TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER - 10282025-72544
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Job Information
- Opening Date / Time : 10 / 28 / 2025 12 : 00AM Central Time
- Closing Date / Time : 11 / 10 / 2025 11 : 59PM Central Time
- Salary (Monthly) : $6,544.00 - $8,454.00
- Salary (Annually) : $78,528.00 - $101,448.00
- Job Type : Full-Time
- Location : Knoxville, TN
- Department : Transportation
Location of position : Department of Transportation, Knox County. Region 1 Traffic Operations Traffic Operations and Permitting Corridor Management Section.
Qualifications
Bachelors 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
The Engineering Series at TDOT is responsible for planning, designing, constructing, preserving, operating, and maintaining the transportation systems within the State of Tennessee. The Transportation Engineer provides discipline?specific technical expertise to multidisciplinary project teams, resolves complex or unique technical challenges, and ensures projects are completed within scope, schedule, and budget. A professional engineering license is required, and the role includes signing and sealing applicable documents for construction, mentoring engineering staff, and adopting new technologies and best practices.
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 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
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.#J-18808-Ljbffr