Transportation Engineer I

State of Mississippi
  • Jackson, MS
  • $51,693.41–$79,946.19 Per Year
2 days ago

Job Description

Transportation Engineer I

Salary

$51,693.41 - $79,946.19 Annually

Location

25 - HINDS COUNTY, MS

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

9894-0947-20260921hind

Department

0947 - STATE AID ROAD CONSTRUCTION DIVISION

Opening Date

09/23/2026

Closing Date

9/25/2026 11:59 PM Central

Agency Minimum Salary

$51,693.41

Agency Maximum Salary

$79,946.19

About the Agency

The Office of State Aid Road Construction (OSARC) mission is to help Mississippi counties build better roads to the future by administering state and federally funded road and bridge construction projects in accordance with the statutory requirements of Sections 65-9 (1-33) and 65-37 (1-15) of the Mississippi Code of 1972, by providing project planning, review, project oversight, engineering oversight, accounting, contract administration, and information systems for the benefit of each Mississippi 82 counties . For questions about this position, you may contact Audrey Carter, in Human Resources at 601-359-7150.

About the Position

  • This is an X16 position. * This is a non-state service position. Maintain and update certifications and agency SOPS, Write and review special provisions and review testing invoices for payments. Assure proper testing procedures are adhered to by all State Aid approved laboratories. Process testing invoices. Review periodically Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) related to testing for corrections. Review and write supplemental specifications and special provisions. Performs other duties as assigned.

What youll need to be Successful

Requires knowledge and application of professional engineering theory, principles and methods.

Preferred Qualifications

Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree in a relevant Engineering discipline and licensure as a professional engineer with the Mississippi Board of Registration for Professional Engineers.

  • Description
  • Benefits
  • Questions

Characteristics of Work

See MSPB Careers for information regarding this classifications

Minimum Qualifications

Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree in a relevant Engineering discipline, licensure as a professional engineer, and 0-2 years of experience.

Health/Prescription Insurance

Eligible employees have the opportunity to participate in the state's health and prescription insurance program. Employees may select either single or family coverage with affordable co-payments. More detail can be found at Know Your Benefits.

Wellness Benefits

Employees are eligible for a wellness and health promotion program. This plan provides annual benefits for certain services with first-dollar coverage with no deductible.

Life Insurance

All eligible employees receive an actual term life insurance policy upon employment. The policy coverage is two times the employee's annual salary to a maximum of $100,000. More detail can be found at Life Insurance Choices.

Optional Insurances

Many agencies offer discounted premiums for dental, vision, and cancer insurance.

Flexible Spending Accounts

Many state agencies provide opportunity for employees to participate in pre-tax spending accounts. These accounts allow employees to withhold childcare expenses and unreimbursed medical expenses prior to application of state and federal taxes.

Paid Personal Leave and Sick Leave

Full-time employees receive paid time off for personal needs and for sick leave. Leave begins accruing after one month of employment and may be used as it is accrued. Employees earn approximately 18 days of personal leave annually and 12 days of sick leave annually.

Military Leave

In accordance with federal law, all employees serving in the armed forces or the military reserves are entitled to 15 days per year for military training.

Holidays

Employees receive up to 10 paid holidays to enjoy many of our nation's celebrations with family and friends.

Retirement Programs

The State of Mississippi provides all its employees a Defined Benefit/Defined Contribution Retirement Program. Employees become vested in the State's retirement system after 8 years of employment. Both you and your employing agency contribute toward your retirement. More detailed information regarding the State's retirement program can be found at http://www.pers.state.ms.us

Deferred Compensation

State agencies offer several opportunities for their employees to participate in a deferred compensation voluntary retirement savings plan. More information can be found at Deferred Compensation.

State Credit Union

All state employees are eligible to participate in the Mississippi Public Employees' Credit Union. This organization offers state employees special savings and borrowing plans. For more information about this program, call 601.948.8191.

Tuition Reimbursement

Many state agencies provide opportunities for their employees to achieve higher education through tuition reimbursement. Common programs include medical and nursing fields, accounting, and business/administrative fields.

Career Development and Training

The Mississippi State Personnel Board offers several management and administrative certification programs, as well as professional development courses to enhance employee value to the agency. Individual agencies also offer technical training and allow membership in professional organizations to employees in their specific fields of employment.

Promotional Opportunities

Employees who have completed 6 or more months of service are eligible for promotional opportunities within state government employment. Minimum qualifications must be met.

Career Ladders

Many job classifications provide career-ladder opportunities based upon attainment of competencies. These career ladders can increase an individual's salary, provided funds are available within the agency.

01

What is the highest level of education (or semester hours of college) you have completed in a relevant Engineering discipline? (Refer to job posting for an explanation of relevant education.)

  • None
  • GED or High School Equivalency Diploma / High School Diploma
  • 30 semester hours
  • Associates Degree / 60 semester hours
  • 90 semester hours
  • Bachelors Degree
  • Masters Degree
  • Specialist Degree
  • Doctorate Degree

02

How many years of relevant experience do you have? (Refer to the job posting for an explanation of relevant experience.)

  • No experience
  • 1 year of experience
  • 2 years of experience
  • 3 years of experience
  • 4 years of experience
  • 5 years of experience
  • 6 years of experience
  • 7 years of experience
  • 8 years of experience
  • 9 years of experience
  • 10 years of experience
  • More than 10 years

03

Do you possess a valid license as a Professional Engineer?

  • Yes
  • No

Required Question

Employer State of Mississippi

Address 210 East Capitol Street

Suite 800

Jackson, Mississippi, 39201

Phone 601-359-1406

601-359-1406

Website https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mississippi

Numbers & Facts

LocationJackson, MS
Salary$51,693.41–$79,946.19 Per Year

Skills

  • Accountingunmatched
  • Administrative Certificationunmatched
  • Billingunmatched
  • Bridge Buildingunmatched
  • Career Developmentunmatched
  • Childcareunmatched
  • Co-Paymentsunmatched
  • Construction Projectsunmatched
  • Contract Managementunmatched
  • Federal Taxunmatched
  • Health Insuranceunmatched
  • Higher Educationunmatched
  • Human Resourcesunmatched
  • Information Technology & Information Systemsunmatched
  • Laboratory Testingunmatched
  • Life Insuranceunmatched
  • Medical Billingunmatched
  • Nursingunmatched
  • Professional Engineerunmatched
  • Project Engineeringunmatched
  • Project Planningunmatched
  • Project Trackingunmatched
  • Regulatory Requirementsunmatched
  • Roadway Constructionunmatched
  • Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)unmatched
  • State Taxunmatched
  • Testingunmatched
  • Training/Teachingunmatched
  • Transportation Engineeringunmatched
  • Tuition Reimbursementunmatched

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