Engineer II

State of North Carolina - Department of Transportation; North Carolina; On-site; USD 64,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

State of North Carolina - Department of Transportation seeks an Engineer II (NS) in the Traffic Safety Planning Group to provide technical leadership and crash analyses for Transportation Improvement Program projects.

You will lead road safety assessments, develop GIS maps and collision diagrams, coordinate with teams, and contribute to procedures that improve highway safety statewide.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited institution.
• Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• May require registration as a professional engineer by the NC Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and investigative support for Transportation Improvement Program projects.
• Develop alternative analyses using Highway Safety Manual methodologies.
• Lead crash analyses and crash mapping (GIS diagrams) for internal and external customers.
• Coordinate with project teams and manage safety-related procedures and best practices.

Skills

Traffic engineering

Civil engineering principles

Project leadership

Report writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Professional Engineer license (PE)

Tools

GIS software

Job description

AgencyDept of TransportationDivisionState Hwy Administrator - Div of HwysJob Classification TitleEngineer II (NS)Position Number60026641GradeNC18About UsIt’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 WorkPlease 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.Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management PreferencesSalary Grade and Salary Range: NC18 $63,927.00-$111,871.00Management prefers applicants with the following:Knowledge of traffic engineering, transportation engineering and civil engineering principles and practicesDemonstrated ability to explain engineering concepts and related facts in a clear, concise, and organized manner, both verbally and in writing, for a variety of audiencesExperience with computer software and computer drawing packagesExperience in conducting transportation analysis and transportation analysis techniquesDemonstrated ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects simultaneously, develop work plans to accomplish goals and vision, and organize work effectively and efficiently with minimal supervisionMinimum Education and ExperienceSome 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 the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.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 StatementT he 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.Recruiter:Dana CliftonEmail:[e-mail]