SENIOR TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER - Tennessee : Job Details

SENIOR TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER - 07292### ####9 Join to apply for the SENIOR TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER - 07292### ####9 role at Tennessee Department of TransportationSENIOR TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER - 07292### ####9 2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the SENIOR TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER - 07292### ####9 role at Tennessee Department of TransportationGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.Job InformationState of Tennessee Job InformationOpening Date/Time07/29/2025 12:00AM Central TimeClosing Date/Time08/11/2025 11:59PM Central TimeSalary (Monthly)$7,384.00 - $9,601.00Salary (Annually)$88,608.00 - $115,212.00Job TypeFull-TimeCity, State LocationJackson, TNDepartmentTransportationLOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, REGION ION 4 PROJECT DEVELOPMENT, MADISON COUNTYThis position is in the Region 4 - Preconstruction - Roadway Design - Design Quality Section.For more information, visit the link below: position has a starting salary of $8,691 monthly/$104,292 annually.QualificationsQUALIFICATIONS (Education must be from an accredited institution.)Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in engineering, active status with the State of Tennessee as a professional engineer, and 6 years of demonstrated competency in developing and/or constructing transportation projectsOverviewSUMMARYThe Engineering Series at TDOT is responsible for planning, designing, constructing, preserving, operating, and maintaining the transportation systems within the State of Tennessee. The Engineering series provides technical support and guidance to divisions within the department as well as assistance to consultants, contractors, suppliers, federal and state agency partners, local governments, transit agencies, aviation partners, utilities, and developers in the quality assurance, contracting, permitting, development and construction of transportation assets statewide.The Senior Transportation Engineer provides discipline specific technical expertise to multidisciplinary project teams as part of a matrix management structure, both in the Region and statewide for increasingly complex projects. The Senior Transportation Engineer resolves novel or unique technical challenges to ensure the successful completion of increasingly complex projects. This classification requires a professional engineering license and is expected to sign and seal applicable documents for construction, increasing the efficiency in plans preparation activities for the department. This classification serves as a mentor and trains engineering staff. The Senior Transportation Engineer is expected to take an active role in staying relevant and engaged as part of their specific discipline, adapting new technologies and best practices in driving TDOT's transportation projects forward.The Senior Transportation Engineer must contribute to divisional technical committees within the assigned area of technical expertise and is expected to provide innovative answers for resolution of complex issues. The Senior Transportation Engineer will be expected to contribute to the project team by defining expectations for how the project team manages risk, communicates as a team, delivers quality, and navigates changes throughout the life of the project.ResponsibilitiesRESPONSIBILITIESServe as a subject matter expert in applicable discipline specific project activitiesCoordinate with the Project Manager and Project Team within the structure of a matrix organization regarding potential impacts to the scope, schedule, and/or budgetPerform applicable discipline specific activities as outlined in the Project Delivery Network (PDN) on increasingly complex projectsAssist with multidisciplinary reviews for projects as part of the Quality Assurance processDesign, implement, and operate Transportation Systems Management and Operations (TSM&O) strategies including the application of emerging technologiesPerform Risk Management Assessments and implement risk mitigation strategiesIdentify conflicts in proposed designs, make recommendations, and coordinate proactive solutions with other disciplines to ensure the needs of the project are metManage the construction bid letting process by creating contract proposal books, establishing contract completion dates, providing concurrence on bid letting proposals, executing the final contracts through the awards process, and assisting with electronic biddingParticipate in the scope development, selection, and administration of consultant contracts on all phases of the projectAttend and facilitate public meetings as a representative of the department, appropriately addressing customer needs and concernsLead and participate in divisional technical committeesServe as a mentor in supporting career development and cultivating communication and leadership skills of others at TDOTCompetencies (KSA's)KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND COMPETENCIES (KSACs):Knowledge of state and federal regulations/requirements for development and construction of transportation projectsAbility to identify and mitigate risk associated with transportation projectsSkilled in using critical thinking to problem solve and make informed decisions independentlyAbility to research and explore innovative technical concepts and develop uses for how to apply those concepts to transportation projectsAbility to communicate effectively, with excellent verbal/written and public speaking skills, and to interact with others in a professional and courteous manner, including internal/external stakeholders, consultants, landowners, and governmental agencies Ability to resolve conflicts, coach and motivate others, build high-performing teams, and create a culture of accountability, collaboration, and accomplishmentSkilled in advanced technical writingSeniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior levelEmployment type Employment type Full-timeJob function Job function Management and ManufacturingIndustries Government AdministrationReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Tennessee Department of Transportation by 2xGet notified about new Senior Transportation Engineer jobs in Jackson, TN .SENIOR TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER - 07292### ####9 TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER - 07222###-####5 TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER - 07222###-####5 We're unlocking community knowledge in a new way. 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