BUSINESS SOLUTIONS TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING SPECIALIST 3 - 4* - 06232026-78546

Job Information

State of Tennessee Job Information

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

This position is located in Region 3 - Business Solutions - Safety and Facilities Section

For more information, visit the link below:
https://www.tdot.tn.gov/PublicDocuments/hr/RegionBusinessSolutionsDivision-BusinessSupportSection-Transportation-Engineering-Specialis.pdf

The starting salary range for this position is $80,784 - $88,860 annually.

Qualifications

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

Education equivalent to graduation from high school and four (4) years of relevant transportation operations experience and completion of the Engineering Technician Proficiency Program levels I through III

OR

Education equivalent to graduation from high school and four (4) years of relevant transportation operations experience including at least one (1) year of experience with leading crews or teams on assignments and/or training employees, including effective communication through active listening, and providing verbal and written instructions

Substitution of Education for Experience:

An associate degree in a related field of study may substitute for 2 years of experience in the related field as outlined in the position description.

Relevant transportation operations experience should be full-time work in a combination of the following areas:

• Transportation-related construction and quality control inspections

• Materials and testing

• Surveying

• Transportation project operations and documentation

• Transportation Systems Management and Operation (i.e., Freeway, Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), EMS, Freight, TIMs, Integrated Corridor Management (ICM) systems, and Active Transportation and Demand Management)

Necessary Special Qualifications

• Possess and maintain a Class D driver's license valid to operate vehicles in the State of Tennessee

• Some positions within this classification may require candidates to possess and maintain, or obtain at their own expense and within 11 months of hire or promotion to this classification, a Class A Commercial Driver's License with an N endorsement without a Code O restriction (Code 52 restriction is allowable) that is valid in the State of Tennessee.

Conditions of Employment

• Must pass a drug test prior to employment for commercial driver and safety impact positions. Commercial drivers and safety impact employees will be subject to additional drug and alcohol testing during employment.

• Incorporating overtime, weekends, and night shifts into their schedules as work schedules dictate, including on-call rotation

• Extended durations outdoors in extreme weather conditions

• Working in and around construction and vehicular traffic

• Walking on uneven terrain

• Climbing ladders and construction scaffolding

• Carrying equipment and samples in excess of 25 pounds

• Driving long distances are required as part of daily duties

• Performing work in which personal protective equipment will be required to be worn

Overview

The Transportation Engineering Specialist 3 and 4 supports Region Business Solutions by providing technical support in region-wide engineering data systems, digital tools, and operational analytics that drive TDOT's project delivery and maintenance programs. Reporting to the Business Support Team Lead, this position serves as an engineering resource, offering insight into the intersection of engineering practices and business operations.

This position is responsible for translating transportation data into actionable insights, validating system outputs against engineering standards, and ensuring the integration of technical requirements into region business systems. The Transportation Engineering Specialist 3 and 4 independently manage high-complexity data products, develop and oversee dashboards, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) layers, and engineering documentation, and ensure that business systems reflect the technical needs of planning, design, and construction teams.

The Transportation Engineering Specialist 3 and 4 coordinates across Regions and Divisions to align project delivery goals with system capabilities. The position also plays a key role in ensuring the integrity of infrastructure-related data through quality assurance reviews, compliance checks, and the mentoring of less-experienced staff.

The Transportation Engineering Specialist 3 and 4 contributes to business continuity and system enhancements by implementing acquired knowledge that mitigates the Department's risk and increases performance as part of fulfilling TDOT's strategic vision.

This position embeds engineering knowledge into TDOT's digital and administrative tools, supporting the standardization, accuracy, and effectiveness of statewide infrastructure programs and fostering continuous improvement through training, mentoring, and collaboration as part of a matrix organization.

Responsibilities

Apply engineering judgment to ensure TDOT's region business systems support the technical requirements of infrastructure planning, design, construction, and maintenance. Optimize functionality for business-critical systems, including, but not limited to, AASHTOWare, Project 360, e-Plans, and SiteManager to enhance engineering workflows and maintain compliance with TDOT standards.

Analyze business processes, validate data integrity using engineering principles to ensure system deliverables meet technical quality and performance expectations. Develop and oversee dashboards, GIS visualizations, and reports that translate complex engineering data into actionable insights for infrastructure tracking, risk mitigation, and project decision-making.

Integrate engineering-based quality management by conducting technical reviews, verifying system documentation against specifications, and ensuring compliance with Records Disposition Authorization (RDA) and Business Solutions Section guidelines.

Coordinate with the Regions, Headquarters (HQ) Divisions, and Project Teams to gather user feedback, document business needs, and resolve complex system or data issues that affect project delivery. Assess software performance with a focus on its ability to support engineering calculations, reporting, and decision-making.

Provide technical assistance and mentoring to Region staff by delivering system training, onboarding support, and instructional resources focused on integrating engineering practices into business systems. Participate in peer exchanges and knowledge-sharing to promote cross-regional consistency statewide.

Support innovation and pilot testing by applying engineering evaluation methods to assess new digital tools, document lessons learned, and track performance metrics that inform process improvements and technology adoption aligned with TDOT strategic priorities.

Develop business intelligence products that transform engineering, infrastructure, and maintenance data into accurate, timely insights aligned with Asset Management goals and TDOT's performance framework.

Competencies (KSA's)

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Competencies

• Knowledgeable of the Tennessee Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD)
• Knowledgeable in transportation operations safety procedures
• Knowledgeable in administering contracts
• Skilled in report and form writing
• Skilled in applicable hand and power tools, equipment, and mechanical devices of the trade
• Skilled in the use of light and heavy equipment
• Ability to communicate effectively using both verbal and written instructions
• Ability to use computers and applicable programs, applications, and systems
• Ability to recognize and take precaution for potential hazards
• Ability to lead teams - maintaining effective work relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
• Ability to provide tailored instruction and teaching methods that accommodate the differing learning styles of others
• Ability to analyze a process and offer actionable feedback on how to improve the process for effectiveness, quality, and efficiency
• Ability to use objective thinking, focus on relevant details, and weigh the outcomes of different options to make decisions in resolving issues.
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply information from a variety of formats including statutes, policies, procedures, specifications, and construction drawings
• Knowledge and ability in reviewing and enforcing traffic control and work zone traffic safety plans
• Knowledge and ability in reviewing and enforcing compliance of work site safety plans for field and laboratory facilities