GTE TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING SPECIALIST - 10062026-81365
State of TennesseeJob Information State of Tennessee Job Information Opening Date/Time 10/06/2026 12:00AM Central Time Closing Date/Time 10/19/2026 11:59PM Central Time Salary (Monthly) $5,647.00 Salary (Annually) $67,764.00 Job Type Full-Time City, State Location Nashville, TN Knoxville, TN Jackson, TN Chattanooga, TN Department Transportation LOCATION OF (8) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, MADISON COUNTY, KNOX COUNTY, DAVIDSON COUNTY These positions are part of the Graduate Transportation Engineering Program - Civil Engineering Degree preferred For More Information, Visit The Link Below https://www.tn.gov/content/dam/tn/tdot/hr/GTEP%20Flyer_v2%20(2).pdf These positions have a starting salary of $5,703 monthly/ $68,436 yearly. 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 TDOT's Graduate Transportation Engineering (GTE) Program is a two-year program that includes rotations in core and elective disciplines and provides the opportunity to train under the direction of engineers to develop a foundational knowledge of engineering principles to the life cycle of a project. The rotation program is curriculum-based and customized to address the needs and the goals of each unit. The GTE is provided the opportunity to make meaningful contributions to the team right from the start with hands-on experience in the selected disciplines. Responsibilities The essential duties for Engineering Specialist, I, II, and III include: Understand and apply engineering techniques, procedures, and design criteria in accordance with technical manuals to develop and/or implement detailed specifications for projects Work to understand criteria and key components of technical disciplines within the Project Delivery Network (PDN) Utilize various software platforms in designing and maintaining transportation systems Ensure quality of work product meets or exceeds standards Assist with implementing proactive solutions for engineering concerns to ensure the needs of the project are met Work to ensure project continuity through collaboration and effective communication with the project team and internal stakeholders Submit updates to schedules to document the progress of projects through the project life cycle Work to identify infrastructure issues of transportation components for maintenance, repair, safety, environmental, and operational needs Work to plan, develop, and assemble transportation infrastructure plans and supporting documents with the latest CADD computer technology Additional Duties For Engineering Specialist II, And III Include Responsible for the completion of applicable project deliverables in the planning, design, and construction phase, and for the identification of issues t…