Assistant Traffic Engineer

State of North Carolina; North Carolina; On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of North Carolina is seeking an Assistant Traffic Engineer for the NCDOT Division 9 in Forsyth County. This role will involve traffic impact analysis, safety studies, and supervising traffic control device operations while contributing to the safety and efficiency of transportation systems. Applicants must possess a Bachelor's degree in engineering and demonstrate relevant experience.

Benefits

State Benefits

Career Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience planning, developing, and completing projects independently.
• Knowledge of engineering concepts in traffic engineering.
• Experience reviewing engineered plans for compliance.

Responsibilities

• Review traffic impact analysis and project plans.
• Conduct traffic studies and safety investigations.
• Coordinate the Traffic Signing and Pavement Marking Group.

Skills

Project Management

Engineering Principles

Problem Solving

Team Collaboration

Traffic Engineering Compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Job description

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.

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 havethe ability to provideprofessional 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.

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.

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.