ROADWAY DESIGN TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING SPECIALIST 4* -10132026-81654
Tennessee Department of TransportationApply for Job Job ID 81654 Location Davidson County Full/Part Time Full-Time Regular/Temporary Preferred Add to Favorite Jobs Email this Job Job Information State of Tennessee Job Information Opening Date/Time 10/13/2026 12:00AM Central Time Closing Date/Time 11/11/2026 11:59PM Central Time Salary (Monthly) $5,703.00 - $7,399.00 Salary (Annually) $68,436.00 - $88,788.00 Job Type Full-Time City, State Location Nashville, TN Department Transportation LOCATION OF (2) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, DAVIDSON COUNTY These positions are in Region 3 - Pre-construction and Utilities - Roadway Design section. For more information, visit the link below: https://www.tdot.tn.gov/PublicDocuments/hr/RegionalPreconstruction-RoadwayDesign-DesignTransportation-EngineeringSpecialist.pdf The starting salary for these positions is $6,732 monthly/$80,784 yearly. Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS (Education must be from an accredited institution.) Transportation Engineering Specialist 1: Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Engineering, Construction Project Management, or Concrete Industry Management Transportation Engineering Specialist 2: 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 3: 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 4: 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 Roadway Design Transportation Engineering Specialist 3 & 4 supports Project Teams, technical Divisions, and Region Operations through the application of Department specifications, policies, technical guidance, and procedures into the design of roadway-related assets. This position collaborates with technical disciplines and Project Teams to prioritize safety and cohesiveness for roadway design elements in support of TDOTs project delivery process. The Roadway Design Transportation Engineering Specialist 3 & 4 continuously evaluates performance indicators to implement acquired knowledge into the design of roadway elements, mitigating the Departments risk and increasing performance as part of fulfilling TDOTs strategic vision. The Roadway Design Transportation Engineering Specialist 3 & 4 collaborates with both internal and external stakeholders, including Project Teams, TDOT Divisions, Regions, and contractors to facilitate the transformation of critical project control activities into a quality deliverable that aligns with the goals of the Asset Management Division. This position must effectively articulate roadway concepts through training, mentoring, and collaborating as part of a matrix organization. Responsibilities Serve as a resource for Project Teams by applying the Project Delivery Network (PDN) to defining the scope of work related to roadway design elements; completing roadway plans and all roadway-related deliverables through all Stages of the PDN process and in alignment with the projects scope, schedule, and budget; and ensuring all pay items and associated costs are accurately accounted for in the project estimate related to roadway elements. Integrate Quality Management into all deliverables for the purpose of proactively addressing plan er…