Traffic Count Technician: Center for Transportation Research/TDOT (Tennessee)

This position supports the Center for Transportation Research (CTR) by conducting field-based transportation data collection and documentation for the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) Annual Average Daily Traffic (AADT) counting program. Work is performed in accordance with established TDOT procedures and Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Highway Performance Monitoring System (HPMS) guidelines. Primary responsibilities include deploying and retrieving traffic-counting equipment (primarily pneumatic tube counter/classifiers), downloading and transmitting traffic volume data, performing routine equipment maintenance and inventory monitoring, and completing required logs, documentation, and data entry to support TDOT program deliverables.

This position works under general supervision from both TDOT and CTR. Position holders regularly perform independent fieldwork, work year-round in a variety of weather conditions, and travel statewide with frequent overnight stays.

Program Administrator (Nashville)

The Center for Transportation Research is adding a full-time, Nashville-based Program Administrator position in partnership with the Tennessee Highway Safety Office (THSO). This role oversees federally funded behavioral highway safety grants across Tennessee, collaborating with law enforcement agencies, community organizations, and academic institutions to manage budgets, ensure regulatory compliance, and audit project performance. Operating primarily as a work-from-home position with up to 35% in-state travel, the administrator conducts sub-grantee orientations, site visits, and web-based grant system operations. Ultimately, this position plays a vital administrative role in helping THSO advance its statewide mission to reduce traffic fatalities toward zero.

Research Contracts & Invoice Analyst (Nashville)

This position is stationed at TDOT headquarters in downtown Nashville within the Strategic Planning, Research & Innovation Division, focusing on specialized contract management, financial compliance, and invoice processing. The role ensures all actions align with TDOT Finance standards and Federal Highway Administration requirements while maintaining strict business-day timelines for invoice entry and contract amendment preparation. Key responsibilities include managing detailed tracking systems in Edison, maintaining active communication with consultants and external grantees, and conducting quarterly reviews to address financial delays and optimize program workflow.

Planning Specialist (Knoxville)

This position serves within the Tennessee Department of Transportation’s Office of Community Transportation under the direction of the Planning Manager. Operating with independent judgment, the role coordinates state-level planning assistance and interfaces with key stakeholders, including Rural Planning Organizations, Metropolitan Planning Organizations, and local planning agencies. Key duties include developing regional transportation plans and responding to internal and external requests regarding traffic analysis, urban planning, and land use needs.