Transportation Engineer III

State of Mississippi

Agency: State of Mississippi
Location: MS
Type: full-time
Work arrangement: onsite
Posted: 2026-04-22

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Transportation Engineer III

Salary

$100,517.12 Annually

Location

25 - HINDS COUNTY, MS

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

9896-0941-20260413HDS

Department

0941 - TRANSPORTATION

Opening Date

04/13/2026

Closing Date

4/28/2026 11:59 PM Central

Agency Minimum Salary

$100,517.12

Agency Maximum Salary

$100,517.12

About the Agency

The Mississippi Department of Transportation is responsible for providing a safe intermodal transportation network that is planned, designed, constructed, and maintained in an effective, cost-efficient, and environmentally sensitive manner.

About the Position

A seasoned level engineering position accountable for complex design and design review in a designated engineering discipline. Performs project planning, budgeting, and project management of complex engineering projects. Participates in the setting of parameters for engineering specifications. Participates in the preparation of new rules and regulations and in revisions to existing rules and regulations. Reviews proposed changes to statutes and their impact. Mentors lower-level professional individual contributors. Has decision-making authority within approved parameters on complex /large impact projects and complex/high impact rules and regulations compliance. Serves as a source of testimony and expert advice to entities such as the Legislature, Committees, Courts, Commissions, and external engineering firms. May supervise engineering technicians.

What you'll need to be Successful

To be successful in this role, you will need a strong work ethic, the ability to work well with others, and a commitment to contributing to a positive and collaborative team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree in a relevant Engineering discipline, licensure as a professional engineer, and 4-6 years of experience.

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Health/Prescription InsuranceEligible employees have the opportunity to participate in the state's health and prescription insurance program. Employees may select either single or family coverage with affordable co-payments. More detail can be found at Know Your Benefits. Wellness BenefitsEmployees are eligible for a wellness and health promotion program. This plan provides annual benefits for certain services with first-dollar coverage with no deductible. Life InsuranceAll eligible employees receive an actual term life insurance policy upon employment. The policy coverage is two times the employee's annual salary to a maximum of $100,000. More detail can be found at Life Insurance Choices. Optional InsurancesMany agencies offer discounted premiums for dental, vision, and cancer insurance. Flexible Spending AccountsMany state agencies provide opportunity for employees to participate in pre-tax spending accounts. These accounts allow employees to withhold childcare expenses and unreimbursed medical expenses prior to application of state and federal taxes. Paid Personal Leave and Sick LeaveFull-time employees receive paid time off for personal needs and for sick leave. Leave begins accruing after one month of employment and may be used as it is accrued. Employees earn approximately 18 days of personal leave annually and 12 days of sick leave annually. Military Leav