Transportation Engineer: Center for Transportation Research - UTK

Transportation Engineer

The Transportation Engineer, under general supervision, is responsible for Transportation Modeling and Planning work of considerable difficulty; and performs related work as required.

An employee in this classification acts as a team lead for a unit responsible for transportation modeling and planning duties. An incumbent may be assigned to work in any area of transportation modeling or planning and may participate in the varied development, monitoring, and coordination of transportation modeling or planning projects. This role requires considerable knowledge of and experience with the principles, methods, and practices of 4-Step travel demand models.

This position is supervised by the Forecasting Supervisor but the position may work with other offices or as the primary contact on specific research projects and program tasks.

Hiring for multiple openings.

Responsibilities

• Assist team lead for Transportation Modeling and Planning work of considerable difficulty; and performs related work as required.
• Will assist the team lead responsible for transportation modeling and planning duties. May be assigned to work in any area of transportation modeling or planning and may participate in the varied development, monitoring, and coordination of transportation modeling or planning projects. This role requires considerable knowledge of and experience with the principles, methods, and practices of 4-Step travel demand models.
• Oversee TN Statewide Travel Demand Model
• Conduct quality checks of TN Statewide Travel Demand Model input data and identify errors in the data.
• Assess proprietary data and document all data related issues including errors, potential improvements, and required revisions in order to send to its vendor.
• Conduct QA/QC for the model network. Collect all issues and prepare a review report.
• Conduct QA/QC for the model Traffic Analysis Zone. Collect all issues and prepare a review report. Assist in updating the Traffic Analysis Zone data.
• Validate all processes and outputs of each step of the statewide travel demand model. Document validation results and required calibration.
• Assist in internal validation and calibration tasks and prepare a validation/calibration report.
• MPO Travel Demand Model Review
• Responsible for the review of regional travel demand models
• Conduct review of MPO travel demand model as requested.
• Prepare a review report to send to MPO and its consultant.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree with 2-3 years of experience required in a Civil or Industrial Engineering field or similar that field which focuses on travel demand modeling.
• Excellent knowledge of Transportation Modeling, Travel Demand Models and Forecasting.
• Knowledge of basic transportation/land use planning and civil engineering principles.
• Ability to multi-task and work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to prioritize and balance a heavy workload based on project needs and deadlines.
• Eagerness and ability to learn new and complex issues in a short time period.
• Ability to work autonomously as well as within a team environment.
• Use of concise, efficient and effective interpersonal and communication skills - virtual, oral and written.

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred 2 years of TransCAD experience.
• Knowledge of GIS and its application
• Advanced knowledge in data analysis and statistical programming

Work Location

• Location: Nashville, TN
• Hybrid

Compensation and Benefits

• UT market range: MR 12
• Find more information on the UT Market Range structure here
• Find more information on UT Benefits here

Application Instructions

To express interest, please submit an application with the noted below attachments. To

• Resume
• List of 3 Professional References

About The Department

CTR is part of the Tickle College of Engineering at The University of Tennessee, Knoxville. CTR researchers and staff members work with the Tennessee Department of Transportation, the Tennessee Highway Safety Office, and many other partners to improve transportation and promote the safe and efficient transport of goods and people.

About Us

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has shaped leaders, changemakers, and innovative thinkers since its founding in 1794. The university is home to more than 38,000 students and 10,000 statewide employees—the Volunteers—who uphold the university's tradition of lighting the way for others through leadership and service. UT Knoxville offers over 900 programs of study across 14 degree-granting colleges and schools. As Tennessee's flagship land-grant university, its footprint spans the entire state. The university holds the highest Carnegie classification for research activity and has deep partnerships with industry leaders and the US Department of Energy's largest multidisciplinary laboratory, Oak Ridge National Laboratory. The Knoxville campus serves and recruits for UT Knoxville, including the Institute of Agriculture and the Space Institute, as well as the UT Institute of Public Service. UT Knoxville considers its employees its number one asset. With values that focus on work-life balance, compensation, and innovation leadership, all Vols are supported to advance professionally. Employees have access to career development and coaching, continued education, and an extensive list of development and training possibilities. The Volunteer employee experience implements structures and practices to attract and retain top-tier talent, fostering a strong staff community and supporting a culture of involvement and engagement for everyone. The university holds a strong commitment to its land-grant mission of learning and engagement, with a tradition of service and leadership that carries that Volunteer spirit throughout the state and around the world. It has been ranked nationally as "Best Employer for New Graduates," "One of America's Best Large Employers," and "Best Workplace for Women," and has been designated as "Best Place for Working Parents" by Forbes Magazine. Apply today and join the Tennessee Volunteer community!

Job Info

• Job Identification 6824
• Job Category Data Analytics
• Posting Date 04/02/2026, 12:07 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 600 Henley Street, Knoxville, TN, 37996, US (Hybrid)