State of Tennessee
TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING SPECIALIST 1* - 12302025-73910
State of Tennessee, Nashville, Tennessee, United States
TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING SPECIALIST 1* - 12302025-73910
State of Tennessee
Opening Date/Time: 12/30/2025 12:00 AM Central Time
Closing Date/Time: 01/12/2026 11:59 PM Central Time
Salary (Monthly): $5,647.00 – $7,326.00
Salary (Annually): $67,764.00 – $87,912.00
Job Type: Full‑Time
Locations: Nashville, TN; McEwen, TN; Columbia, TN; Lewisburg, TN; Lawrenceburg, TN; Murfreesboro, TN
Department: Transportation
Position Allocation: Department of Transportation, Humphreys County, Davidson County, Rutherford County, Maury County, Marshall County, Lawrence County
Region 3 Assignment: District 37 (Davidson); District 38 (Humphreys, Maury); District 39 (Marshall, Lawrence, Rutherford); Preconstruction – Roadway Design (Davidson); Preconstruction – Traffic Design (Davidson)
Program: TDOT's Graduate Transportation Engineer (GTE) Program – starting June 2026; rotations primarily in Nashville
Starting Salary: $5,667 monthly / $68,004 annually
Link for More Information: https://www.tn.gov/content/dam/tn/tdot/hr/GTEP%20Flyer_v2%20(2).pdf
Overview The Transportation Engineering Specialist Series at TDOT is responsible for planning, designing, constructing, preserving, operating, and maintaining the transportation systems within the State of Tennessee. The series provides technical support and guidance to divisions within the department as well as to consultants, contractors, suppliers, federal and state agency partners, local governments, transit agencies, aviation partners, utilities, and developers in contracting, permitting, development, and construction of transportation assets statewide.
Transportation Engineering Specialist 1 is the entry‑level position in the GTE program. The role focuses on foundational knowledge and application of engineering principles throughout project life cycles under the guidance of senior engineers. Successful completion of required competencies will promote the employee to level 2.
Program Details Participation in the TDOT Graduate Transportation Engineer (GTE) Program includes a two‑year curriculum with core and elective disciplines. Rotations will primarily occur in Nashville, regardless of initial assignment.
Qualifications
Transportation Engineering Specialist 1:
bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering, construction project management, or concrete industry management.
Transportation Engineering Specialist 2:
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 3:
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.
Transportation Engineering Specialist 4:
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.
Responsibilities
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 project needs are met.
Collaborate and communicate effectively with the project team and internal stakeholders to maintain project continuity.
Submit updates to schedules documenting the progress of projects through the project life cycle.
Identify infrastructure issues of transportation components for maintenance, repair, safety, environmental, and operational needs.
Plan, develop, and assemble transportation infrastructure plans and supporting documents with the latest CADD computer technology.
Responsible for completion of applicable project deliverables in planning, design, and construction phases, and for identifying 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 proactive solutions with other disciplines while ensuring the needs of the project are met within scope, schedule, and budget.
Determine and implement design criteria applying a context‑sensitive approach to complex projects with high risk, balancing safety and cost effectiveness with environmental factors and community input.
Provide technical guidance, training, and mentorship to others within the project team or discipline group.
Develop and implement innovative processes and design elements that improve efficiency and safety.
Competencies (KSA's)
Knowledge of engineering principles in transportation projects.
Knowledgeable in the use of computers and applicable programs, applications, and systems.
Skilled in basic technical writing.
Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
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 them to work.
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
Ability to conduct work with a high degree of accuracy.
Skilled in strong technical writing (Specialist II & III).
Ability to work within a project team.
Ability to manage time and prioritize work items to ensure project assignments are completed.
Ability to resolve conflicts, coach, and mentor others, and support a culture of accountability, collaboration, and accomplishment (Specialist IV).
Ability to coordinate with the Project Manager and Project Team to proactively identify and resolve complex, multidisciplinary issues impacting scope, schedule, and/or budget.
Employment Details
Seniority Level: Internship
Employment Type: Full‑time
Job Function: Management and Manufacturing
Industries: Government Administration
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Opening Date/Time: 12/30/2025 12:00 AM Central Time
Closing Date/Time: 01/12/2026 11:59 PM Central Time
Salary (Monthly): $5,647.00 – $7,326.00
Salary (Annually): $67,764.00 – $87,912.00
Job Type: Full‑Time
Locations: Nashville, TN; McEwen, TN; Columbia, TN; Lewisburg, TN; Lawrenceburg, TN; Murfreesboro, TN
Department: Transportation
Position Allocation: Department of Transportation, Humphreys County, Davidson County, Rutherford County, Maury County, Marshall County, Lawrence County
Region 3 Assignment: District 37 (Davidson); District 38 (Humphreys, Maury); District 39 (Marshall, Lawrence, Rutherford); Preconstruction – Roadway Design (Davidson); Preconstruction – Traffic Design (Davidson)
Program: TDOT's Graduate Transportation Engineer (GTE) Program – starting June 2026; rotations primarily in Nashville
Starting Salary: $5,667 monthly / $68,004 annually
Link for More Information: https://www.tn.gov/content/dam/tn/tdot/hr/GTEP%20Flyer_v2%20(2).pdf
Overview The Transportation Engineering Specialist Series at TDOT is responsible for planning, designing, constructing, preserving, operating, and maintaining the transportation systems within the State of Tennessee. The series provides technical support and guidance to divisions within the department as well as to consultants, contractors, suppliers, federal and state agency partners, local governments, transit agencies, aviation partners, utilities, and developers in contracting, permitting, development, and construction of transportation assets statewide.
Transportation Engineering Specialist 1 is the entry‑level position in the GTE program. The role focuses on foundational knowledge and application of engineering principles throughout project life cycles under the guidance of senior engineers. Successful completion of required competencies will promote the employee to level 2.
Program Details Participation in the TDOT Graduate Transportation Engineer (GTE) Program includes a two‑year curriculum with core and elective disciplines. Rotations will primarily occur in Nashville, regardless of initial assignment.
Qualifications
Transportation Engineering Specialist 1:
bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering, construction project management, or concrete industry management.
Transportation Engineering Specialist 2:
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 3:
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.
Transportation Engineering Specialist 4:
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.
Responsibilities
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 project needs are met.
Collaborate and communicate effectively with the project team and internal stakeholders to maintain project continuity.
Submit updates to schedules documenting the progress of projects through the project life cycle.
Identify infrastructure issues of transportation components for maintenance, repair, safety, environmental, and operational needs.
Plan, develop, and assemble transportation infrastructure plans and supporting documents with the latest CADD computer technology.
Responsible for completion of applicable project deliverables in planning, design, and construction phases, and for identifying 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 proactive solutions with other disciplines while ensuring the needs of the project are met within scope, schedule, and budget.
Determine and implement design criteria applying a context‑sensitive approach to complex projects with high risk, balancing safety and cost effectiveness with environmental factors and community input.
Provide technical guidance, training, and mentorship to others within the project team or discipline group.
Develop and implement innovative processes and design elements that improve efficiency and safety.
Competencies (KSA's)
Knowledge of engineering principles in transportation projects.
Knowledgeable in the use of computers and applicable programs, applications, and systems.
Skilled in basic technical writing.
Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
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 them to work.
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
Ability to conduct work with a high degree of accuracy.
Skilled in strong technical writing (Specialist II & III).
Ability to work within a project team.
Ability to manage time and prioritize work items to ensure project assignments are completed.
Ability to resolve conflicts, coach, and mentor others, and support a culture of accountability, collaboration, and accomplishment (Specialist IV).
Ability to coordinate with the Project Manager and Project Team to proactively identify and resolve complex, multidisciplinary issues impacting scope, schedule, and/or budget.
Employment Details
Seniority Level: Internship
Employment Type: Full‑time
Job Function: Management and Manufacturing
Industries: Government Administration
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