Reasons for Choosing Georgia DOT

Georgia DOT is the transportation engineering agency for state government. As an organization we emphasize quality and professionalism in the workplace AND provide excellent career development and achievement opportunities for the individual employee. Georgia DOT is, and will continue, to be, an employer of choice. Here's why.

National recognition for transportation engineering and construction

Award-winning civil engineering, planning, and transportation-related construction and maintenance contribute to Georgia DOT's solid reputation within the industry. Georgia DOT offers the opportunity to work with highly talented and well-respected experts in the civil engineering field.

Unprecedented career development and promotion potential

The high number of retirements projected for the next three to five years will position engineers coming into Georgia DOT for unparalleled opportunities for promotion and professional career advancement.

Wide variety of professional, civil-engineering work specialties

Entry-level specialties include Road/Bridge Construction Inspection; Transportation Planning; Road, Bridge and Urban Design; Environmental/Location Studies; Traffic Operations; Traffic Safety and Design; Materials Testing and Research; and Geotechnical Studies.

Career flexibility

For career development, promotion, or just to do something new, engineers can transfer within the Department with no loss of tenure, retirement, or benefits: A change of work/career specialty does not require a change of employer.

Professional Engineer licensure

Training and work time count toward time required to qualify for the PE licensure examination.

Casual dress code

Most offices have a casual or business-casual dress code. Workers carry out professional engineering responsibilities without having to wear a stiff shirt or business suit.

Work/Life Balance

Most work units within operate on a 40-hour work week. When required, time worked over 40 hours is credited to State Compensatory Time that can be taken in large blocks at a more advantageous time.