Assistant Resident Engineer
Listed on 2026-03-15
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Engineering
Civil Engineering
Location: Annadale
Job Information
Opening Date/Time: 03/10/2026 12:00AM Central Time
Closing Date/Time: 03/16/2026 11:59PM Central Time
Salary (Monthly): $6,544.00 - $8,454.00
Salary (Annually): $78,528.00 - $
Job Type: Full-Time
City, State
Location:
Cleveland, TN
Department:
Transportation
LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, BRADLEY COUNTY
This position is in the Region 2, District 29 Operations Division - Construction Section.
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This position has a starting salary of $8,161.00 monthly/$97,932.00 annually.
QualificationsEducation and Experience:
Bachelors Degree and 4 years of demonstrated competency in a related field as may be outlined in the position description,
Or
Masters 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:
- Professional licenses and/or certifications
- 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
- Skilled in the ability to communicate effectively, while interacting with internal and external stakeholders in a professional and courteous manner
- Skilled in critical thinking to problem solve and make informed decisions
- Skilled in working on project teams
- 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
- Skilled in the development of contract principles and applications
- Skilled in the ability to identify and mitigate risk associated with transportation projects
- Knowledgeable in the project delivery methods, including design/bid/build and alternative delivery
- Knowledgeable in state and federal regulations/requirements for development and construction of projects
- Knowledgeable in critical thinking to problem solve and make informed decisions, independently
- Knowledgeable in advanced technical writing
- Knowledgeable in research and exploration of innovative technical concepts
- Ability to develop applications for how to apply innovative technical concepts to transportation projects
- Ability to research and explore innovative technical concepts and develop applications for how to apply those concepts to transportation projects
- 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
- Ability to resolve conflicts, coach and motivate others, build high-performing teams, and create a culture of accountability, collaboration, and accomplishment
Conditions of Employment
- Incorporating overtime, weekends, and night shifts into their schedules as work schedules dictate
- Extended durations outdoors in extreme weather conditions
- Working in and around construction and vehicular traffic
- Walking on uneven terrain
- Climbing ladders and construction scaffolding
- Carrying equipment and samples in excess of 25 pounds
- Driving long distances as required to perform daily duties
- Performing work in which personal protective equipment will be required to be worn
- Sitting for extended periods while driving or working on computers
- Standing for extended periods while working outdoors or in a laboratory setting
The Assistant Resident Engineer provides construction-related technical expertise, support, and oversight to their Construction Office and Project Teams in the day-today 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…
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