State of Tennessee
REGION TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER - 12232025-73695
State of Tennessee, Waverly, Tennessee, United States, 37185
Job Information
Position: Transportation Engineer (Region Transportation Engineer) at Tennessee Department of Transportation, Humphreys County. Location: McEwen, TN. Department: Transportation. Employment: Full‑time. Salary: $7,458 monthly ($89,496 annually) – $9,697 monthly ($116,364 annually). Opening: 12/23/2025 12:00 AM Central Time. Closing: 01/05/2026 11:59 PM Central Time. Professional engineer license required. Starting rate: $9,127 monthly / $109,524 annually. For more details, visit https://www.tdot.tn.gov/PublicDocuments/hr/District-Operations-Resident-Engineer.pdf. Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited institution. Experience: 8 years of demonstrated competency in developing and/or constructing transportation projects. Active professional engineering license in the State of Tennessee. Overview
The Engineering Series at TDOT is responsible for planning, designing, constructing, and preserving the transportation systems within the State of Tennessee. The Engineering Classification provides technical support and guidance to divisions within the department and partners such as consultants, contractors, suppliers, federal and state agency partners, local governments, transit agencies, aviation partners, utilities, and developers. The Region Transportation Engineer provides discipline‑specific technical expertise to multidisciplinary project teams for complex projects and regional programs with high risk, resolving technical challenges, addressing design and constructability concerns, mitigating change orders, and serving as a mentor. Responsibilities
Serve as subject matter expert in specific project activities in applicable disciplines. Coordinate with the Project Manager and Project Team in a matrix organization to manage impacts to scope, schedule, and budget. Perform specific activities in applicable disciplines as outlined in the Project Delivery Network (PDN) on complex projects and programs. Assist with multidisciplinary reviews for projects as part of the Quality Assurance process. Implement Transportation Systems Management and Operations (TSMO) strategies including emerging technologies for the region. Participate in risk management assessments and implement mitigation strategies. Identify conflicts in proposed designs, make recommendations, and coordinate proactive solutions with other disciplines. Manage the construction bid letting process, including contract proposal books, completion dates, bid letting proposals, final contracts, and electronic bidding. Participate in scope development and selection of alternative delivery contracts on all phases of the project. Attend and facilitate public meetings representing the department and address customer needs and concerns. Lead and participate in statewide technical committees. Serve as a mentor supporting career development and cultivating communication and leadership skills of others at TDOT. Competencies (KSAs)
Knowledge of multiple project delivery methods, including design/bid/build and alternative delivery. Knowledge of state and federal regulations for development and construction of transportation projects. Ability to identify and mitigate risk associated with transportation projects. Skilled in critical thinking to problem solve and make informed decisions independently. Ability to research and explore innovative technical concepts and apply them to transportation projects. Excellent verbal, written and public speaking skills and ability to interact professionally with stakeholders. Ability to resolve conflicts, coach, motivate, build high‑performing teams, and create a culture of accountability, collaboration, and accomplishment. Skilled in advanced technical writing.
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Position: Transportation Engineer (Region Transportation Engineer) at Tennessee Department of Transportation, Humphreys County. Location: McEwen, TN. Department: Transportation. Employment: Full‑time. Salary: $7,458 monthly ($89,496 annually) – $9,697 monthly ($116,364 annually). Opening: 12/23/2025 12:00 AM Central Time. Closing: 01/05/2026 11:59 PM Central Time. Professional engineer license required. Starting rate: $9,127 monthly / $109,524 annually. For more details, visit https://www.tdot.tn.gov/PublicDocuments/hr/District-Operations-Resident-Engineer.pdf. Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited institution. Experience: 8 years of demonstrated competency in developing and/or constructing transportation projects. Active professional engineering license in the State of Tennessee. Overview
The Engineering Series at TDOT is responsible for planning, designing, constructing, and preserving the transportation systems within the State of Tennessee. The Engineering Classification provides technical support and guidance to divisions within the department and partners such as consultants, contractors, suppliers, federal and state agency partners, local governments, transit agencies, aviation partners, utilities, and developers. The Region Transportation Engineer provides discipline‑specific technical expertise to multidisciplinary project teams for complex projects and regional programs with high risk, resolving technical challenges, addressing design and constructability concerns, mitigating change orders, and serving as a mentor. Responsibilities
Serve as subject matter expert in specific project activities in applicable disciplines. Coordinate with the Project Manager and Project Team in a matrix organization to manage impacts to scope, schedule, and budget. Perform specific activities in applicable disciplines as outlined in the Project Delivery Network (PDN) on complex projects and programs. Assist with multidisciplinary reviews for projects as part of the Quality Assurance process. Implement Transportation Systems Management and Operations (TSMO) strategies including emerging technologies for the region. Participate in risk management assessments and implement mitigation strategies. Identify conflicts in proposed designs, make recommendations, and coordinate proactive solutions with other disciplines. Manage the construction bid letting process, including contract proposal books, completion dates, bid letting proposals, final contracts, and electronic bidding. Participate in scope development and selection of alternative delivery contracts on all phases of the project. Attend and facilitate public meetings representing the department and address customer needs and concerns. Lead and participate in statewide technical committees. Serve as a mentor supporting career development and cultivating communication and leadership skills of others at TDOT. Competencies (KSAs)
Knowledge of multiple project delivery methods, including design/bid/build and alternative delivery. Knowledge of state and federal regulations for development and construction of transportation projects. Ability to identify and mitigate risk associated with transportation projects. Skilled in critical thinking to problem solve and make informed decisions independently. Ability to research and explore innovative technical concepts and apply them to transportation projects. Excellent verbal, written and public speaking skills and ability to interact professionally with stakeholders. Ability to resolve conflicts, coach, motivate, build high‑performing teams, and create a culture of accountability, collaboration, and accomplishment. Skilled in advanced technical writing.
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