Engineering Assistant

nc; North Carolina; On-site; USD 32,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

The NC Department of Transportation is seeking an Engineering Assistant (S) in the Traffic Survey Group of the Transportation Mobility and Safety Division. This role involves field data collection, installing traffic counters, and processing counts to support planning, safety analysis, and enforcement activities.

Extensive travel is required, including nights, with a valid C Driver License preferred. Candidates should be able to work independently and meet deadlines while using hand tools and

Qualifications

• A valid C Driver License is preferred or required.
• Ability to operate a four-wheel drive vehicle in all weather conditions and during hours of darkness.

Responsibilities

• Collect traffic counts using portable traffic counters.
• Install traffic counters on roadside in travel lanes.
• Undergo periodic travel to collect data in urban areas and other parts of the territory.

Skills

Hand tools

Manual labor

Laptop

Teamwork

Physical endurance

Job description

Agency

Dept of Transportation
Division
State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys
Job Classification Title
Engineering Assistant (S)
Position Number
60029185
Grade
NC04

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 Survey Group of the Transportation Mobility and Safety Division is a specialized traffic data collection and analysis group that manages a Traffic Monitoring System (TMS) comprised of a Continuous, Coverage, and Project Count Program for meeting the general traffic data requirements of NCDOT. Traffic monitoring data is used to support, but not limited to, the following: systems planning for urban and rural planning studies, validation of travel demand models, analysis for air quality conformity, project prioritization, traffic forecasting, pavement monitoring, safety analysis, commercial motor vehicle enforcement, research, and is widely used by other state agencies, local governments, and the public for other activities. The Traffic Survey Group is responsible for managing all activities related to developing, planning, processing, analyzing, and reporting required to manage the TMS. Activities associated with meeting this responsibility include designing, managing, planning, collecting, analyzing, and publishing traffic monitoring data.

Responsible for collecting traffic counts using portable traffic counters. The position is assigned an alternate workstation at their home and assigned a vehicle and equipment. Extensive daily travel is required. Most field operations will be daily trips, but overnight travel is required periodically. Ability to use a hammer to drive large nails. Ability to work independently and complete tasks on schedule. Ability to lift and carry equipment weighing up to 50 lbs. Ability to withstand extreme weather and terrain conditions.

Traffic data collection activities include:

• Traffic volume counts
• Non-intrusive sensors along the Interstate
• Other duties as assigned.

The primary assignment is a volume count data collection territory that includes Polk, Rutherford, Cleveland, Gaston, Lincoln, Burke, McDowell, Avery and Caldwell counties. This position is required to install traffic counters on the roadside in the travel lanes on lightly to heavily traveled highways. Working at night is required on higher volume highways and in certain urban areas. Most of the portable traffic counters require the installation of pneumatic tube sensors in the roadway. This position collects traffic data at regular monitoring stations and at project stations. Processes all count data each week from a laptop using vendor and unit software. Manages electronic count files on laptop. Periodic travel to collect data in urban areas and other areas outside of assigned territory is required.

Necessary special qualifications: A valid C Driver License is preferred or required, because this position will operate a state-owned vehicle. The ability to operate a four-wheel drive vehicle in all weather conditions and during hours of darkness (limited visibility) is required. This work involves initiative, decision-making, and good use of judgment.

This is a permanent following: systems planning for urban and rural planning studies, validation of travel demand models, analysis for air quality conformity, project prioritization, traffic forecasting, pavement monitoring, safety analysis, commercial motor vehicle enforcement, research, and is widely used by other state agencies, local governments, and the public for other activities. The Traffic Survey Group is responsible for managing all activities related to developing, planning, processing, analyzing, and reporting required to manage the TMS. Activities associated with meeting this responsibility include designing, managing, planning, collecting, analyzing, and publishing traffic monitoring data.

The selected candidate must be able to legally operate a motor vehicle.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Grade and Salary Range: NC04 $32,287.00-$56,502.00

Management prefers applicants with the following:

• Experience using hand tools.
• Experience performing manual and physical labor in varied environmental conditions.
• Experience using laptop computers to manage files, submit reports, and to communicate ideas clearly and effectively.
• Experience working in a team environment to complete assignments.
• Experience maintaining stan