Division Traffic Engineer

This position with NCDOT offers full State Benefits , competitive salaries and many career development opportunities.

This position will serve as the Division 9 Division Traffic Engineer for the Division Traffic Engineering and Traffic Services Units responsible for the maintenance, operation and installation of signs, pavement markings and traffic signals. Perform and review traffic engineering studies for speed limits, new traffic signals, intersection improvements, crosswalks and other various requests.

The scope of these studies includes but are not limited to: data collection, crash analysis, use of various software tools such as Synchro, MMS, ARC GIS, and SAP, coordination with local governments, elected officials, and the general public regarding the implementation of any needed improvements or new infrastructure and knowledge of traffic and transportation engineering practices and principles. Review and approve any special event requests. Review and make recommendations for traffic engineering items as prepared for upcoming transportation projects to include traffic forecasts, corridor plans, pavement marking plans, signal plans, and traffic control plans.

This position must be able to communicate clearly with city and county officials, school officials. developers, corporate management, and the general public about traffic engineering issues. Oversee the administration of purchase order contracts and annual maintenance budgets. Review traffic impact studies and analysis for District Offices to ensure proper mitigations are being recommended for developments impacts to our roadway system.

Meet with Districts, PEF's and developers on their studies and recommendations. POS# 60020898

Applicants must submit an application that clearly reflects work experience that demonstrates the following:

• Knowledge and understanding of engineering concepts, practices and theories used in traffic engineering and experience completing work and projects independently or with minimal supervision

• Experience in performing engineering safety and capacity analysis and decision making based on results of those analysis

• Experience supervising, motivating, counseling, and training other engineers and technicians

• Experience collaborating with others in finding solutions to controversial or sensitive matters that establish precedents

• Experience reviewing engineered plans and details to determine compliance and compatibility with traffic and engineering principles

Additional Expectations:

Ability to use sound engineering judgement in conducting engineering studies and preparing geometric designs. Ability to make recommendations and decisions on non-routine engineering and/or program matters or other areas requiring technical engineering expertise.

Comprehensive knowledge of local, state and federal rules and regulations relating to the traffic engineering field. Ability to effectively supervise employees. Ability to form effective working relationships with inter- agency units and the general public. Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an "equivalent combination of education and experience." If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for detail.

Bachelor's degree in an applicable field of engineering from an appropriately accredited institution and four (4) years of progressively responsible experience including two (2) years of supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Necessary Special Qualification

May require registration as a professional engineer by the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors.

Tammie Lee 336-747-7800

Applicants must meet both the minimum requirements and all posted Knowledge, Skills and Ability requirements to be considered Qualified for the position. It is important that your application includes all your relevant education and work experience and that you answer all questions associated with the application.

NCDOT will not accept "See Attached" or "See Resume" in lieu of education and work experience completed on the application.  If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the posting date will be accepted.