Engineer II

NCDOT; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 64,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

NC Department of Transportation seeks an Engineer II (NS) to provide technical leadership in the Safety Planning Group for Transportation Improvement Program projects in Wake County. The role focuses on safety analyses, project development support, and data-driven recommendations.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor's degree in engineering with 3+ years of related experience and proficiency in highway safety methods, GIS mapping, and analytical software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering with at least 3 years of progressively responsible experience
• Knowledge of traffic engineering, transportation engineering and civil engineering principles
• Experience with computer software and computer drawing packages
• Ability to communicate engineering concepts clearly for varied audiences

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and investigative support for Transportation Improvement Program projects
• Lead road safety assessment teams and develop recommendations based on Highway Safety Manual methodologies
• Prepare collision diagrams and GIS mapping for internal and external stakeholders
• Assist with safety data collection, analysis and reporting for project reviews
• Coordinate with teams to manage the ordinance program and route change processes

Skills

Traffic engineering

Civil engineering

Communication

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

PE licensure (preferred)

Tools

GIS software

AutoCAD / CAD software

Traffic analysis software

Job description

## Engineer IIApply: Wake County, NC: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: September 30, 2026 (14 days left to apply): JR-124079**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.**Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences**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**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 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.**