DISTRICT OPERATIONS MAINTENANCE TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING SPECIALIST 3 - 041420
Tennessee Department of Transportation, Cookeville, TN, United States
Job Information
Opening Date/Time: 04/14/2026 12:00 AM Central Time
Closing Date/Time: 04/27/2026 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
Department: Transportation
Location of Positions
Cookeville, TN; Chattanooga, TN
Department of Transportation, Putnam County, Hamilton County
Region 2, District 27 and District 29, Operations - Maintenance Section
Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's or Master’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Project Management, or Concrete Industry Management.
Transportation Engineering Specialist: Bachelor's or Master’s Degree as above.
Transportation Engineering Specialist 1: Bachelor's or Master’s Degree as above and 1 Year of demonstrated competency in planning, developing and/or constructing projects.
Transportation Engineering Specialist 2: Bachelor's Degree as above and 2 Years of demonstrated competency OR Master’s Degree and 1 Year of demonstrated competency in planning, developing and/or constructing projects.
Transportation Engineering Specialist 3: Bachelor's Degree as above and 3 Years of demonstrated competency OR Master’s Degree and 2 Years of demonstrated competency in planning, developing and/or constructing projects.
Overview
The District Operations Maintenance Transportation Engineering Specialist 3 assists in providing guidance and support services for operations and maintenance activities in the Region. This position employs Department policies, technical guidance, and procedures related to TDOT's operations and maintenance guidelines, specifications, software, and websites to support the operations and maintenance activities.
The District Operations Maintenance Transportation Engineering Specialist 3 is responsible for collaborating with both internal and external stakeholders, including Project Teams, TDOT Divisions, Regions, and contractors, to ensure contractual requirements are met. This position will assist in providing technical assistance regarding constructability related to maintenance, services, and support to ensure that all TDOT resources are utilized effectively to deliver the greatest benefit to the State of Tennessee.
This position will continuously evaluate performance indicators to implement acquired knowledge into policies and procedures that mitigate the Department's risk and increase performance as part of fulfilling TDOT's strategic vision. This position must effectively articulate data and technical concepts through training, mentoring, and collaborating as part of a matrix organization.
Responsibilities
Assist in establishing and ensuring that there is a direct relationship between quality and work outcomes in coordination with project quality team leads, as part of working in a matrix organization and conforming to the TDOT Quality Assurance Process; this includes developing and implementing standards for Region Maintenance and Operations and assisting with quality control tasks with respect to the design and Maintenance Operations.
Integrate Quality Management into all deliverables, including policies, procedures, and manuals in support of maintenance resources; analyze data by monitoring trends that could require updates to the Maintenance Division procedures with the purpose of reducing errors, and ensuring Maintenance Operations deliverables are consistent, predictable, and repeatable to provide for consistently high levels of achievement, mitigation of risk, and an established track record of success.
Assist in the development of a Consultant Acquisition Plan (CAP) and oversight of consultants by serving on selection committees for professional engineering services as part of the Brooks Act, including assisting with Request For Proposal (RFP) development, attending project-specific marketing meetings, assisting with determining scoring criteria, assisting with project information sessions, when applicable, serving as a scorer as part of the consultant acquisition process, negotiating contracts, attending debriefs for consultants where usable feedback must be provided, and monitoring contract compliance.
Assist Project Teams as part of a matrix organization in developing the project vision for those projects having the highest complexity; define critical goals and intended outcomes for scope, schedule, budget, and quality in coordination with the Project Manager related to Maintenance Operations; support Project Management staff by writing the Maintenance Operations Scope of Work in collaboration with TDOT Environment, TDOT Maintenance, and TDOT Construction; applying context-sensitive design strategies; effectively coordinating with other units within TDOT to mitigate constructability and maintenance concerns as part of the Functional Design Plans development per the Project Delivery Network (PDN); proactively assess risk factors; and, for Project Teams associated with Alternative Delivery Contracts, forecast the cause and effect of implementing Alternative Technical Concepts related to the Request for Proposal (RFPs), project cost, and construction timing.
Assist in leading the District Maintenance Operations Teams in providing exceptional customer service to both internal and external customers, exercising effective listening skills, providing prompt responses, maintaining complete and accurate documentation, and communicating effectively. Support the coordination of maintenance training incorporated in the respective Transportation Worker Proficiency.
Assist with coordination of emergency responses such as crashes, rockslides, flooding, including related traffic control and communications.
Assist in the development of work programs, ensuring MQA is being done consistently and ensuring the soundness and accuracy of data used to support Asset Management.
Assist in the development of scoping documents to request services for work outside of normal contracts. Ensure that all Delegated Purchase Authority contracts are utilized properly and when needed. Aid in Strike Force operations.
Assist with the Transportation Worker Proficiency Program and support the District Program Coordinators and the Statewide Program Coordinator in the administration of the program.
Competencies (KSA's)
Knowledge of engineering principles, potentially within a specific discipline as they relate to transportation projects.
Knowledgeable in the use of computers and applicable programs, applications, and systems.
Skilled in basic technical writing.
Ability to communicate effectively, while interacting with internal and external stakeholders in a professional and courteous manner.
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 those concepts to work.
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
Ability to conduct work with a high degree of accuracy.
Additional KSACs for Engineering Specialist II and III include:
Skilled in strong technical writing.
Ability to work within a project team.
Ability to manage time and prioritize work items to ensure project assignments are completed.
Additional KSACs for Engineering Specialist III include:
Ability to resolve conflicts, coach, and mentor others, and support a culture of accountability, collaboration, and accomplishment.
Ability to coordinate with the Project Manager and Project Team to proactively identify and resolve complex, multidisciplinary issues which may impact project scope, schedule, and/or budget.
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Opening Date/Time: 04/14/2026 12:00 AM Central Time
Closing Date/Time: 04/27/2026 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
Department: Transportation
Location of Positions
Cookeville, TN; Chattanooga, TN
Department of Transportation, Putnam County, Hamilton County
Region 2, District 27 and District 29, Operations - Maintenance Section
Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's or Master’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Project Management, or Concrete Industry Management.
Transportation Engineering Specialist: Bachelor's or Master’s Degree as above.
Transportation Engineering Specialist 1: Bachelor's or Master’s Degree as above and 1 Year of demonstrated competency in planning, developing and/or constructing projects.
Transportation Engineering Specialist 2: Bachelor's Degree as above and 2 Years of demonstrated competency OR Master’s Degree and 1 Year of demonstrated competency in planning, developing and/or constructing projects.
Transportation Engineering Specialist 3: Bachelor's Degree as above and 3 Years of demonstrated competency OR Master’s Degree and 2 Years of demonstrated competency in planning, developing and/or constructing projects.
Overview
The District Operations Maintenance Transportation Engineering Specialist 3 assists in providing guidance and support services for operations and maintenance activities in the Region. This position employs Department policies, technical guidance, and procedures related to TDOT's operations and maintenance guidelines, specifications, software, and websites to support the operations and maintenance activities.
The District Operations Maintenance Transportation Engineering Specialist 3 is responsible for collaborating with both internal and external stakeholders, including Project Teams, TDOT Divisions, Regions, and contractors, to ensure contractual requirements are met. This position will assist in providing technical assistance regarding constructability related to maintenance, services, and support to ensure that all TDOT resources are utilized effectively to deliver the greatest benefit to the State of Tennessee.
This position will continuously evaluate performance indicators to implement acquired knowledge into policies and procedures that mitigate the Department's risk and increase performance as part of fulfilling TDOT's strategic vision. This position must effectively articulate data and technical concepts through training, mentoring, and collaborating as part of a matrix organization.
Responsibilities
Assist in establishing and ensuring that there is a direct relationship between quality and work outcomes in coordination with project quality team leads, as part of working in a matrix organization and conforming to the TDOT Quality Assurance Process; this includes developing and implementing standards for Region Maintenance and Operations and assisting with quality control tasks with respect to the design and Maintenance Operations.
Integrate Quality Management into all deliverables, including policies, procedures, and manuals in support of maintenance resources; analyze data by monitoring trends that could require updates to the Maintenance Division procedures with the purpose of reducing errors, and ensuring Maintenance Operations deliverables are consistent, predictable, and repeatable to provide for consistently high levels of achievement, mitigation of risk, and an established track record of success.
Assist in the development of a Consultant Acquisition Plan (CAP) and oversight of consultants by serving on selection committees for professional engineering services as part of the Brooks Act, including assisting with Request For Proposal (RFP) development, attending project-specific marketing meetings, assisting with determining scoring criteria, assisting with project information sessions, when applicable, serving as a scorer as part of the consultant acquisition process, negotiating contracts, attending debriefs for consultants where usable feedback must be provided, and monitoring contract compliance.
Assist Project Teams as part of a matrix organization in developing the project vision for those projects having the highest complexity; define critical goals and intended outcomes for scope, schedule, budget, and quality in coordination with the Project Manager related to Maintenance Operations; support Project Management staff by writing the Maintenance Operations Scope of Work in collaboration with TDOT Environment, TDOT Maintenance, and TDOT Construction; applying context-sensitive design strategies; effectively coordinating with other units within TDOT to mitigate constructability and maintenance concerns as part of the Functional Design Plans development per the Project Delivery Network (PDN); proactively assess risk factors; and, for Project Teams associated with Alternative Delivery Contracts, forecast the cause and effect of implementing Alternative Technical Concepts related to the Request for Proposal (RFPs), project cost, and construction timing.
Assist in leading the District Maintenance Operations Teams in providing exceptional customer service to both internal and external customers, exercising effective listening skills, providing prompt responses, maintaining complete and accurate documentation, and communicating effectively. Support the coordination of maintenance training incorporated in the respective Transportation Worker Proficiency.
Assist with coordination of emergency responses such as crashes, rockslides, flooding, including related traffic control and communications.
Assist in the development of work programs, ensuring MQA is being done consistently and ensuring the soundness and accuracy of data used to support Asset Management.
Assist in the development of scoping documents to request services for work outside of normal contracts. Ensure that all Delegated Purchase Authority contracts are utilized properly and when needed. Aid in Strike Force operations.
Assist with the Transportation Worker Proficiency Program and support the District Program Coordinators and the Statewide Program Coordinator in the administration of the program.
Competencies (KSA's)
Knowledge of engineering principles, potentially within a specific discipline as they relate to transportation projects.
Knowledgeable in the use of computers and applicable programs, applications, and systems.
Skilled in basic technical writing.
Ability to communicate effectively, while interacting with internal and external stakeholders in a professional and courteous manner.
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 those concepts to work.
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
Ability to conduct work with a high degree of accuracy.
Additional KSACs for Engineering Specialist II and III include:
Skilled in strong technical writing.
Ability to work within a project team.
Ability to manage time and prioritize work items to ensure project assignments are completed.
Additional KSACs for Engineering Specialist III include:
Ability to resolve conflicts, coach, and mentor others, and support a culture of accountability, collaboration, and accomplishment.
Ability to coordinate with the Project Manager and Project Team to proactively identify and resolve complex, multidisciplinary issues which may impact project scope, schedule, and/or budget.
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