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State of Tennessee · 1 week ago

TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING SPECIALIST 1* - 12302025-73910

Marshall County, TN

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid, Senior Level

$5,647/mo - $7,326/mo

The State of Tennessee is responsible for planning, designing, constructing, preserving, operating, and maintaining the transportation systems within the state. The Transportation Engineering Specialist 1 will participate in TDOT's Graduate Transportation Engineer Program, training under the direction of other engineers to develop foundational knowledge of technical requirements and apply engineering principles to the life cycle of projects.

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Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Engineering degreeConstruction Project ManagementConcrete Industry ManagementTechnical writingCritical thinkingCommunication skillsTime managementProblem-solvingTeam collaboration

Required

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 for Transportation Engineering Specialist 2

2 Years of Demonstrated Competency in planning, developing and/or constructing projects for Transportation Engineering Specialist 3

3 Years of Demonstrated Competency in planning, developing and/or constructing projects for Transportation Engineering Specialist 4

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

Preferred

Skilled in strong technical writing for Engineering Specialist II and III

Ability to work within a project team for Engineering Specialist II and III

Ability to manage time and prioritize work items to ensure project assignments are completed for Engineering Specialist II and III

Ability to resolve conflicts, coach, and mentor others, and support a culture of accountability, collaboration, and accomplishment for Engineering Specialist IV

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 for Engineering Specialist IV

Company

State of Tennessee

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State government is the largest employer in Tennessee, with approximately 43,500 employees in the three branches of government.

Founded in 1796

Nashville, Tennessee, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.tn.gov/

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