Engineering Assistant

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

Job summary

NCDOT seeks an Engineering Assistant in Pender County, NC to support traffic data collection for the Traffic Survey Group. The role involves installing and operating portable counters, collecting volume data, and managing count files using vendor software.

Extensive travel is required, including night work on busy highways. A high school diploma is required; familiarity with hand tools and field data collection is preferred. The position entails lifting up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• Experience using hand tools.
• Ability to perform manual and physical labor in varied environmental conditions.
• Experience using laptops to manage files, submit reports, and communicate ideas clearly.
• Ability to work in a team to complete assignments and maintain daily records.
• Strong communication and ability to keep standard reports up to date.

Responsibilities

• Collect traffic counts using portable traffic counters.
• Install or service traffic counters on roadways, including pneumatic sensors.
• Process count data weekly using laptop software and vendor tools.
• Travel within Sampson, Duplin, Pender, New Hanover, Brunswick, Columbus, Bladen counties.
• Maintain electronic count files and generate basic reports.

Skills

Hand tools

Manual labor

Laptop use

Team environment

Record keeping

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

## Engineering AssistantApply: Pender County, NC: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: October 31, 2026 (11 days left to apply): JR-126691**Agency**Dept of Transportation**Division**State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys**Job Classification Title**Engineering Assistant (S)**Position Number**60029181**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 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: 1. Traffic volume counts 2. Non-intrusive sensors along the Interstate 3. Other duties as assigned. The primary assignment is a volume count data collection territory that includes Sampson, Duplin, Pender, New Hanover, Brunswick, Columbus, and Bladen 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. The selected applicant for this position must be able to legally operate a motor 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.**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 standard daily records and reports. **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. High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.**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.**