Job Information
Opening Date/Time
07/28/2026 12:00AM Central Time
Closing Date/Time
08/10/2026 11:59PM Central Time
Salary (Monthly)
$6,544.00 - $8,454.00
Salary (Annually)
$78,528.00 - $101,448.00
City, State Location
Murfreesboro, TN
Department
Transportation
LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, RUTHERFORD COUNTY
This position is in Region 3 - District 39 Operations - Construction Section.
For more information, visit the link below:
https://www.tdot.tn.gov/PublicDocuments/HR/Region-Operations-District-Operations-Assistant-Resident-Engineer.pdf
This position has a starting salary of $8,161.00 monthly/$97,932.00 annually.
Qualifications
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's Degree and 4 years of demonstrated competency in a related field as may be outlined in the position description,
Or
Master's Degree and 3 years of demonstrated competency in a related field as may be outlined in the position description.
Necessary Special Qualifications for TDOT Region Technical Specialist
Some positions in these classifications may have additional requirements such as:
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Professional licenses and/or certifications
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Possess and maintain a Class D driver's license valid for use in operating vehicles in the State of Tennessee
Any necessary special qualifications will be denoted in the position description.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Competencies, and Tools/Equipment
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Skilled in the ability to communicate effectively, while interacting with internal and external stakeholders in a professional and courteous manner
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Skilled in critical thinking to problem solve and make informed decisions
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Skilled in working on project teams
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Skilled in the ability to analyze a process and offer actionable feedback for use in improving the effectiveness, quality, and efficiency of the existing process
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Skilled in the development of contract principles and applications
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Skilled in the ability to identify and mitigate risk associated with transportation projects
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Knowledgeable in the project delivery methods, including design/bid/build and alternative delivery
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Knowledgeable in state and federal regulations/requirements for development and construction of projects
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Knowledgeable in critical thinking to problem solve and make informed decisions, independently
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Knowledgeable in advanced technical writing
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Knowledgeable in research and exploration of innovative technical concepts
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Ability to develop applications for how to apply innovative technical concepts to transportation projects
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Ability to research and explore innovative technical concepts and develop applications for how to apply those concepts to transportation projects
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Ability to communicate effectively, with excellent verbal/written and public speaking skills, interacting with others in a professional and courteous manner, including internal/external stakeholders, consultants, landowners, and governmental agencies
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Ability to resolve conflicts, coach and motivate others, build high-performing teams, and create a culture of accountability, collaboration, and accomplishment
Conditions of Employment
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Incorporating overtime, weekends, and night shifts into their schedules as work schedules dictate
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Extended durations outdoors in extreme weather conditions
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Working in and around construction and vehicular traffic
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Walking on uneven terrain
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Climbing ladders and construction scaffolding
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Carrying equipment and samples in excess of 25 pounds
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Driving long distances as required to perform daily duties
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Performing work in which personal protective equipment will be required to be worn
- Sitting for extended periods while driving or working on computers
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Standing for extended periods while working outdoors or in a laboratory setting
Overview
The Assistant Resident Engineer provides construction-related technical expertise, support, and oversight to their Construction Office and Project Teams in the day-to day operations of delivering construction projects. This position supports their Construction Office and Project Teams in the administration, oversight, execution, and problem solving of all construction projects in the team's area of responsibility.
The Assistant Resident Engineer supports their Construction Office in monitoring and managing the scope, schedule, and budgets of all construction projects within their team''s area and working with the Project Management Division to make the required adjustments as necessary to ensure that the work completed is in alignment with the Department's Asset Management and strategic goals. The Assistant Resident Engineer will work with their Construction Office and with the Resident Engineer to address contractor claims, change orders, requests for time extensions, and general project troubleshooting. This position ensures errors and omissions are thoroughly documented and processed.
Serving as a conduit for the State Construction Office, the Assistant Resident Engineer ensures Department policies, technical guidance, and procedures are incorporated into the Office's construction deliverables and assists in implementing the Quality Assurance Program as part of preconstruction activities for projects in the Office's area of responsibility. The Assistant Resident Engineer will collaborate with HQ Construction, participate in pilot programs, collaborate on standard guidance documents, and assist with field implementation of e-construction platforms. This position must effectively articulate technical engineering concepts through training, mentoring, and collaborating as part of a matrix organization.
Responsibilities
Strengthen their Regional Construction Office and Project Teams by providing construction-related expertise to staff; ensure all projects are adequately and sufficiently inspected by internal or consultant staff; evaluate and process contractor requests for information and claims; evaluate and appropriately process any construction contract, specification, and/or materials issues on the Office's projects; ensure construction records are current and accurate for all the Team's projects; coordinate railroad flagging and payments in the Team's area of responsibility; ensure environmental compliance is completed timely and thoroughly for the Team's projects; and assist with project close-out and final records archival.
Integrate Quality Management into all deliverables in compliance with the Project Delivery Network (PDN) for preconstruction activities with the purpose of reducing plan errors, Right-Of-Way delays, construction delays, and contractor claims; assist Construction and Project Teams by providing reviews as part of TDOT's Quality Assurance Program; assist the Quality Team in assessing the Quality Assurance for Plan, Specifications, and Estimates (PS&E) Packages; and address errors and omissions for consultant-prepared construction plans by tracking, assessing, implementing solutions, and negotiating settlements.
Routinely collaborate with appropriate TDOT staff and external stakeholders to identify and document knowledge on industry best practices to avoid past errors and ensure TDOT project successes. Collaborate with applicable disciplines on the modification of standards, policies, specifications, and metrics.
Provide exceptional customer service to both internal and external customers by exercising effective listening skills, providing prompt responses, maintaining complete and accurate documentation, and communicating effectively.
Remain current on revisions to standards, specifications, guidelines, and legislation related to transportation construction components and Alternative Delivery methods; collaborate with industry groups to maintain awareness of critical issues; and participate in peer reviews that provide for the implementation of innovative practices.
Assist in delivering training and technical guidance to the Construction Office that addresses acquired knowledge, risk management, technical design elements, and emerging technologies related to transportation for the purpose of improving team performance, creating a stronger understanding of the transportation industry, inspiring new ideas, and developing skills.
Assist in the development of a Consultant Acquisition Plan (CAP) including the development, review, and workload projections for Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI) services for their assigned district, and assist in the oversight of external partners by serving on selection committees for Professional Engineering services as part of the Brooks Act, including assisting with 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, and attending de-briefs with consultants during which usable feedback must be provided.
Assist in ensuring the Office's Preconstruction and Construction deliverables are consistent, predictable, and repeatable to provide for consistently high levels of achievement, mitigation of risk, and an established track record of success.
