TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER 06102026-78176

Qualifications

• Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in engineering, active status with the State of Tennessee as a professional engineer and 4 years of demonstrated competency in developing and/or constructing transportation projects

Responsibilities

• Serve as a subject matter expert in applicable discipline specific project activities
• Coordinate with the Project Manager and Project Team within the structure of a matrix organization regarding potential impacts to the scope, schedule, and/or budget
• Perform applicable discipline specific activities as outlined in the Project Delivery Network (PDN)
• Affiliate with multidisciplinary reviews for projects as part of the Quality Assurance process
• Design, implement, and operate Transportation Systems Management and Operations (TSM&O) strategies including the application of emerging technologies
• Participate in Risk Management Assessments and implement risk mitigation strategies
• Identify conflicts in proposed designs, make recommendations, and coordinate proactive solutions with other disciplines to ensure the needs of the project are met
• Participate in the scope development, selection, and administration of consultant contracts on all phases of the project
• Attend and represent the department in public meetings, appropriately addressing customer needs and concerns
• Serve as a mentor in supporting career development and cultivating communication and leadership skills of others at TDOT

Competencies (KSA's)

• Knowledge of engineering principles within a specific discipline and how they relate to transportation projects
• Knowledge of state and federal regulations/requirements for development and construction of transportation projects
• Ability to identify and mitigate risk associated with transportation projects
• Skilled in using critical thinking to problem solve and make informed decisions independently
• Ability to learn technical concepts and apply those concepts to work
• Ability 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 accomplishment