Engineer II

Department of Transportation; Auburn (NC); On-site; USD 64,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

The NC Department of Transportation is seeking a Traffic Safety Project Engineer to join the Safety Planning Group within the Traffic Safety Systems Section. The role provides technical leadership, engineering expertise, and investigative support for Transportation Improvement Program projects.

Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree in engineering, three years' experience, and may require Professional Engineer licensure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering and three years of progressively responsible experience.
• May require registration as a professional engineer by NC Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors.
• Strong ability to explain engineering concepts clearly in writing and speech.

Responsibilities

• Lead road safety assessment teams across the state and develop recommendations.
• Provide crash analyses and crash mapping (collision diagrams and GIS mapping).
• Support project development with safety data and analyses using Highway Safety Manual methodologies.
• Communicate findings to internal and external stakeholders and manage related reports.

Skills

Traffic engineering

Project development

Data analysis

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Professional Engineer licensure (PE)

Tools

GIS mapping

Safety analysis software

Job description

Agency Dept of Transportation Division State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys Job Classification Title Engineer II (NS) Position Number 60026641 Grade NC18

About Us

It’s the mission of the NC Department of Transportation to connect people, products and places safely and efficiently with customer focus, accountability, and environmental sensitivity to enhance the economy and vitality of North Carolina. We encourage you to consider joining NCDOT where our work not only serves the citizens of North Carolina but has an impact on our world through all modes of transportation.

Description of Work

Please note that all positions close at 12:00 AM on the posted closing date. You must apply by 11:59 PM prior to the posted closing date. The Traffic Safety Project Engineer position is assigned to the Safety Planning Group of the Traffic Safety Systems Section within the Traffic Safety Unit of the Transportation Mobility and Safety Division. The primary purpose of this position is to provide technical leadership, engineering expertise and investigative support for Transportation Improvement Program projects. Significant involvement in the project development process is required including attending project meetings, providing necessary safety data to support projects throughout the project development process, and communicating traffic safety findings and practices. This position will assist in developing alternative analyses for proposed projects based on Highway Safety Manual methodologies and software. This position will assist in the development, research, documentation and continuous quality improvement of the procedures and methodologies used to evaluate and analyze projects from a safety perspective. This position will assist with managing the Fatal Crash Review Program. This position is also responsible for providing crash analyses and crash mapping (collision diagrams and GIS mapping) to internal and external customers. This position will assist with managing the NCDOT ordinance program and route change process. This position requires an understanding of the technical aspects of traffic engineering principles, methods, techniques, and analytical highway safety skills in order to improve the Section’s expertise, efficiency, and production, while maintaining the high engineering standards required by the Department of Transportation. This position must have a basic knowledge of traffic engineering concepts, particularly those pertaining to engineering countermeasures for traffic crash analyses, which includes preparing collision diagrams, GIS mapping, intersection crash analyses, and strip analyses. This position requires good written and oral communication skills in order to handle the task of report writing, correspondence, personnel and public contact. This position is responsible for leading road safety assessment teams across the state, which requires appropriately selecting sites and recognizing correctable patterns, conducting crash analysis, collecting field data, leading a team of peers, and developing and communicating recommendations based on sound traffic engineering principles. The applicant must be passionate about the field of traffic safety and this position’s role in reducing the number of North Carolina traffic-related fatalities and injuries. The variety of projects and vast amount of research in highway safety require professionals to stay abreast of the advancements in both methodologies and technologies used in analyzing safety projects. This requires the development of information technology and computer applications, use of advanced data collection equipment, use of complex computer software applications and hardware. The applicant will be required to maintain a high level of knowledge concerning research in the fields of traffic safety, traffic engineering, data collection techniques and equipment and data analyses with an emphasis on traffic engineering and safety to complete traffic safety project reviews. The applicant will be a team member on various NCDOT research projects. The selected candidate must be able to legally operate a motor vehicle.

Salary Grade and Salary Range

NC18 $63,927.00-$111,871.00

Management prefers applicants with the following: Knowledge of traffic engineering, transportation engineering and civil engineering principles and practices Demonstrated ability to explain engineering concepts and related facts in a clear, concise, and organized manner, both verbally and in writing, for a variety of audiences Experience with computer software and computer drawing packages Experience in conducting transportation analysis and transportation analysis techniques Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects simultaneously, develop work plans to accomplish goals and vision, and organize work effectively and efficiently with minimal supervision

Minimum Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field of engineering from an appropriately accredited institution and three (3) years of progressively responsible 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.

In accordance with the Governor’s Executive Order 303, our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated or justice-involved.

We invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified. It is important that your application includes all your relevant education and work experience and that you answer all questions associated with the application.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

North Carolina State Government is one of the state’s largest employers, with over 76,000 employees all working toward a common goal: a safer and stronger North Carolina. We are a large organization comprised of various agencies, offices, and universities, each providing important public services. Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more. To learn more about the benefits of being a North Carolina state employee, visit the N.C. Office of State Human Resources' website. Permanent, temporary, and time-limited state government jobs can be found from the mountains to the coast.

Valuing Education and Experience

The State of North Carolina values the knowledge and experience of our jobseekers and current state employees. Approximately 91 percent of state job classifications allow experience to be substituted for education or do not require a post-secondary degree. Learn more about how you may qualify for a position through education or directly related experience, or a combination of both, with the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide. All job postings close at 11:59pm the night before the End Date on the posting.