City Traffic Engineer

City-of-Raleigh-N; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Raleigh is seeking a professional engineer to lead its Traffic Operations Division, overseeing Signs and Pavement Markings, Traffic Signals and related systems. You will manage budgets, asset performance, and strategic plans to keep the traffic network safe and efficient for residents and commuters.

Ideal candidates have 5–7 years in engineering or project management, PE licensure, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field; 5–7 years in engineering/management.
• PE licensure required; strong budgeting and contract experience preferred.
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams on transportation projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight to three main programs in the division.
• Prepare and manage operating and capital budgets for division staff and contracts.
• Oversee asset management and performance reporting for traffic assets.
• Develop strategic plans for advanced, safe traffic control systems.
• Coordinate with NCDOT and regional partners on long-term signal expansion.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Communication

Public Speaking

Budgeting

Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

PE Registration

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

MS Office

GIS

Job description

This position oversees Raleigh’s Traffic Operations Division, which is responsible for the City’s Signs and Pavement Markings program as well as the Traffic Signals and Signal Systems program.

About You

The ideal candidate is a motivated professional engineer with experience in management, transportation engineering, and project management, plus strong communication skills and the ability to explain complex ideas clearly.

About Us

Raleigh’s Traffic Engineering Division, part of the Transportation Department, employs more than 50 full‑time staff. It maintains over 90,000 signs, all pavement markings in the corporate limits, over 670 traffic signals, 220 miles of fiber‑optic cable, and video feeds from 250 closed‑circuit cameras.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job‑related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight to the three main programs in the division.
• Prepare and manage the operating and capital budgets for all the division’s personnel, equipment, tools, materials, and contracts.
• Oversee asset management, performance monitoring, and reporting to ensure all traffic engineering assets are maintained in a state of good repair.
• Develop strategic plans to ensure the traffic control system is the most advanced, efficient, accommodating, and safe for Raleigh residents and commuters, including persons with disabilities.
• Ensure programs are in place to comply with federal and state mandates.
• Assist other divisions and departments with technical expertise and review all projects and plans that impact division assets.
• Collaborate with NCDOT on a weekly basis and coordinate with NCDOT and other regional partners on long‑term plans for signal system expansion.

Education and Experience

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related Engineering field; 5 to 7 years' experience in engineering, construction management or related work OR Any equivalent combination of training and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be substituted

Licenses or Certifications

• Valid North Carolina Class C Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record, or the ability to obtain within 60 days of hire
• Professional Engineering (PE) Registration

Knowledge of

• Civil engineering principles and practices
• Specialized equipment relevant to area of assignment
• Contract administration and development
• Project management principles and practices
• Strategic planning
• Principles and practices of procurement and budgeting
• Critical thinking and problem‑solving methods and practices
• Record keeping
• Data management
• Technical writing
• Modern office practices and procedures including the use of standard office equipment and computer applications such as word processing, databases, and spreadsheet applications
• Supervisory principles, practices and techniques

Skill in

• Analyzing and facilitating the resolution of complex problems requiring multi‑department cooperation
• Providing consultation and serving as a department liaison
• Identifying engineering‑related deficiencies and implementing solutions
• Managing and overseeing capital projects, processes and functional operations
• Developing effective work teams and motivating individuals to meet goals and objectives

Ability to

• Speak before public audiences and conduct presentations
• Work within a group to organize and prioritize work
• Exercise initiative and use sound judgment to solve problems within established parameters
• Problem solve and prioritize tasks while working under the pressure of deadlines
• Provide knowledgeable, technical guidance and advice to City staff, other government agencies, private businesses and citizens
• Work outside of normal work hours

ADA and Other Requirements

Work Environment and Physical Effort

Sedentary: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, a negligible amount of force frequently, and/or constantly having to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

Work Environment

Work is typically performed in an office or similar indoor environment. Employees may occasionally work in an outdoor environment, street environment, construction site, or in a vehicle.

Work Exposures

Work in this position does not require frequent environmental exposures. Employees may occasionally be exposed to individuals who are hostile or irate.

City of Raleigh is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Accommodations for individuals with disabilities are provided upon request.