GTE TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING SPECIALIST - 10062026-81365

Job Information

State of Tennessee Job Information

Opening Date/Time10/06/2026 12:00AM Central TimeClosing Date/Time10/19/2026 11:59PM Central TimeSalary (Monthly)$5,647.00Salary (Annually)$67,764.00Job TypeFull-TimeCity, State Location

Nashville, TN

Knoxville, TN

Jackson, TN

Chattanooga, TN

DepartmentTransportation

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 that might impact critical path work items on complex projects
• Identify transportation infrastructure issues and provide solutions for maintenance, repair, safety, environmental, and operational needs
• Design and graphically depict project components by creating plans for TDOT projects utilizing department specifications for complex projects
• Identify conflicts in the proposed design, including constructability and maintainability concerns, make recommendations, and coordinate on proactive solutions with other disciplines while ensuring the needs of the project are met within the pre-determined scope, schedule, and budget
• Work to determine and implement design criteria that applies a context sensitive approach to complex projects for which risk is highest, balancing both safety and cost effectiveness with environmental factors and community input

Additional duties for Engineering Specialist III include:

• Provide technical guidance, training, and mentorship to others within the project team or discipline group
• Develop and implement innovative processes and design elements that will improve efficiency and safety

Competencies (KSA's)

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Competencies (KSACs):

The required KSACs for Engineering Specialist, I, II, and III include:

• 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

Additional KSACs for Engineering Specialist II and III include:

• Skilled in strong technical writing

• Ability to work within a project team

• Ability to manage time and prioritize work items to ensure project assignments are completed

Additional KSACs for Engineering Specialist III include:

• Ability to resolve conflicts, coach, and mentor others, and support a culture of accountability, collaboration, and accomplishment

• 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