Assistant Traffic Engineer

State of North Carolina; North Carolina; On-site; USD 67,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of North Carolina is seeking an Assistant Traffic Engineer for the NCDOT. This role involves reviewing traffic studies, coordinating engineering projects, and ensuring compliance with traffic safety standards. Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and be capable of solving complex traffic engineering issues. This full-time position offers state benefits and various professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Full State Benefits

Career Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering must be from an accredited institution.
• Ability to apply engineering concepts to traffic issues.
• Must have knowledge of MUTCD.

Responsibilities

• Conduct traffic impact analysis and safety studies.
• Lead projects for Traffic Control Devices.
• Evaluate operations of roadway systems and recommend improvements.

Skills

Planning and Project Development

Traffic Engineering Principles

Teamwork

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

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Description of Work

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

This position will serve as the Assistant Traffic Engineer in the Division 9 Traffic Unit in Forsyth County. This position will be responsible for reviewing traffic impact analysis and project plans, performing general safety and mobility traffic studies, handling necessary coordination and/or inspection for projects under design and construction that the Traffic unit is overseeing; As well as attending meeting related to these items as needed. This position will be responsible for coordinating the operations of the Division’s Traffic Signing and Pavement Marking Group. The selected applicant will lead subordinate employees in applying Traffic Engineering Principles in the operation and maintenance of Traffic Control Devices in the Division. Additional duties will involve performing Traffic Engineering investigations, evaluation of the safety and operation of the roadway system and recommending adjustments as needed and making recommendations and seeking funds for safety and operational improvements. As well as conducting other traffic investigations as assigned. POS# 60020963.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities / Competencies

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

• Experience planning, developing, scheduling, tracking, and completing projects independently or with limited supervision
• Knowledge and understanding of engineering concepts, practices and theories used in traffic engineering
• Experience applying engineering concepts to solve complex problems
• Experience working in a team environment to complete assignments
• Experience reviewing engineered plans and details to determine compliance and compatibility with traffic and engineering principles
  
  

Additional Expectations

The selected applicant must have the ability to provide professional engineering skills and knowledge needed to perform and evaluate investigation such as requests for speed limit modifications, pavement marking modifications and safety studies. Must possess thorough knowledge of the MUTCD. Must have the ability to promote safety and safe working environments. Must have the ability to communicate, establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, personnel, and the general public. The selected applicant will be expected to legally operate a motor vehicle. Safety-toed shoes required.

Minimum Education And Experience Requirements

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; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Supplemental and Contact Information

Amarah Davis at 336-747-7819 or [e-mail]

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Government Administration

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