Transportation Engineer III
Salary
$100,517.12 Annually
Location
25 - HINDS COUNTY, MS
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
9896-0941-20260618HS
Department
0941 - TRANSPORTATION
Opening Date
06/18/2026
Closing Date
7/8/2026 11:59 PM Central
Agency Minimum Salary
$100,517.12
Agency Maximum Salary
$100,517.12
About the Agency
The Mississippi Department of Transportation is responsible for providing a safe intermodal transportation network that is planned, designed, constructed, and maintained in an effective, cost-efficient, and environmentally sensitive manner. Questions about this position can be directed to recruiting@mdot.ms.gov.
About the Position
A seasoned level engineering position in the Construction Division, accountable for complex design and design review in a designated engineering discipline. Performs project planning, budgeting, and project management of complex engineering projects. Participates in the setting of parameters for engineering specifications. Participates in the preparation of new rules and regulations and in revisions to existing rules and regulations. Reviews proposed changes to statutes and their impact. Mentors lower-level professional individual contributors. Has decision-making authority within approved parameters on complex /large-impact projects and complex/high-impact rules and regulations compliance. Serves as a source of testimony and expert advice to entities such as the Legislature, Committees, Courts, Commissions, and external engineering firms. May supervise engineering technicians.
What youll need to be Successful
To be successful in this position, the applicant should have a strong work ethic, sound engineering judgment, effective communication skills, and the ability to work well with others in a professional and collaborative environment. The successful candidate should also be able to manage complex engineering projects, review technical designs, analyze rules and regulations, prepare reports and recommendations, mentor lower-level staff, communicate with internal and external stakeholders, and contribute to a positive and productive team environment.
Preferred Qualifications
Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree in a relevant Engineering discipline, licensure as a professional engineer, and 4-6 years of experience.
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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.
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How many years of experience do you have? (Refer to the job posting for an explanation of related experience.)
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What is the highest level of education (or semester hours of college) you have completed in in a relevant Engineering discipline?
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Do you possess licensure as a professional engineer?
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Do you possess licensure as a Professional Engineer?
Required Question
Employer State of Mississippi
Address 210 East Capitol Street
Suite 800
Jackson, Mississippi, 39201
Phone 601-359-1406
601-359-1406