TDOT Transportation Engineering Specialist 3 - Business Solutions - Business Support
POSTING WILL OPEN ON 04/21/2026 AND CLOSE ON 05/04/26. MUST APPLY DIRECTLY ON WEBSITE: Tennessee State Government Careers; JOB ID 76829
Hiring for 1 location: Chattanooga, TN
Position Description:
We will only be hiring at the level 3 for the Transportation Engineering Specialist
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Project Management, or Concrete Industry Management
- 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.
- 1 year of demonstrated competency in planning, developing and/or constructing projects.
Job Overview:
The Transportation Engineering Specialist 3 supports Region Business Solutions by providing technical support in region-wide engineering data systems, digital tools, and operational analytics that drive TDOT’s project delivery and maintenance programs. Reporting to the Business Support Team Lead, this position serves as an engineering resource, offering insight into the intersection of engineering practices and business operations.
This position is responsible for translating transportation data into actionable insights, validating system outputs against engineering standards, and ensuring the integration of technical requirements into region business systems. The Transportation Engineering Specialist 3 independently manage high-complexity data products, develop and oversee dashboards, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) layers, and engineering documentation, and ensure that business systems reflect the technical needs of planning, design, and construction teams.
The Transportation Engineering Specialist 3 coordinates across Regions and Divisions to align project delivery goals with system capabilities. The position also plays a key role in ensuring the integrity of infrastructure-related data through quality assurance reviews, compliance checks, and the mentoring of less-experienced staff.
The Transportation Engineering Specialist 3 contributes to business continuity and system enhancements by implementing acquired knowledge that mitigates the Department’s risk and increases performance as part of fulfilling TDOT’s strategic vision.
This position embeds engineering knowledge into TDOT’s digital and administrative tools, supporting the standardization, accuracy, and effectiveness of statewide infrastructure programs and fostering continuous improvement through training, mentoring, and collaboration as part of a matrix organization.
Ideal Candidate:
The Business Solutions Transportation Engineering Specialist 3 are naturally curious, detail-oriented, and solution-focused. They bring a collaborative spirit and a passion for applying their engineering mindset to strengthen systems and processes that support others’ success. They thrive in a fast-changing environment, are comfortable translating complex ideas into clear, actionable information, and take pride in producing reliable work that others can trust. They value teamwork, share knowledge freely, and build strong relationships across diverse technical and business teams. Resilient and adaptable, they maintain a commitment to high standards while helping TDOT deliver projects that make a positive impact statewide.