Engineering Manager II

Department of Transportation; Auburn (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 202,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Transportation in North Carolina is seeking an Engineering Manager II to lead mobility, congestion management, and work zone traffic control. You will guide three interconnected sections and supervise professional staff, shaping policy and project delivery across the state.

The role requires a PE license, a bachelor’s degree in engineering, and at least seven years of progressive experience with four in supervision.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited institution.
• Minimum seven years progressive engineering experience including four years of supervisory experience.
• May require registration as a professional engineer by the North Carolina Board.
• EO 303 supports second‑chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated or justice‑involved.

Responsibilities

• Direct three sections: Congestion Management, Work Zone Traffic Control, and Municipal and School Transportation Assistance.
• Oversee updates to the Driveway Manual and Access Management Action Plans.
• Apply mobility analytics tools (Streetlight, RITIS) to strengthen data‑driven decision making.
• Coordinate with divisions, safety programs, and long‑range planning to improve mobility and safety.

Skills

management

budgeting

staff supervision

policy discussions

traffic engineering

work-zone engineering

traffic analysis tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

StreetLight

RITIS

MUTCD

HCM

AASHTO guides

ITE references

Job description

Agency Dept of Transportation Division State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys Job Classification Title Engineering Manager II (NS) Position Number 60027494 Grade NC25

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. This is an anticipated vacancy. Transportation Mobility and Safety Division (TMSD) is responsible for monitoring, investigation analysis, design, implementation and evaluation of operational and safety characteristics strategies on the State Highway System and in some cases, off the state highway system. The TMSD is staffed under the Chief Engineer’s office and is made up of six units under and an administrative section. The TMSD has two Deputy State Traffic Engineers staffed under the State Traffic Engineer. The Traffic Management Unit (TMU) is under the direction of the Deputy State Traffic Engineer for Mobility and leads the division’s efforts to improve mobility through core programs focused on congestion management, access management, and work zone traffic control. The unit is responsible for developing modern analytical capabilities, conducting strategic studies, and ensuring mobility considerations are fully integrated into project development, design, and delivery. TMU staff collaborate across divisions, coordinate data-driven decision‑making, and help shape the future of mobility for the agency. This advanced engineering manager position directs three interconnected sections: Congestion Management, Work Zone Traffic Control, and Municipal and School Transportation Assistance. While each section operates at various phases of planning, design, or construction, they share a reliance on traffic analysis tools to predict traffic behavior and evaluate solutions for congestion and safety. The group will support corridor studies to focus on wholistic solutions that address mobility and safety. The position will oversee an update and extensive training roll‑out for the 2003 NCDOT Policy on Street and Driveway Access to North Carolina Highways. This position oversees and approves statewide policies and procedures of all three sections. These policies and procedures ensure the uniform implementation for such things as driveway access for commercial developers, prioritizing highway projects for the State Transportation Improvement Program, selecting best design alternatives for reducing traffic congestion, reducing work zone crashes and fatalities, improving congestion around schools for the safe drop off and pick up of school children. These policies and procedures are used by the Department, Municipalities, Developers, Private Engineering Firms and School systems. This position also leads the development and implementation of corridor studies that integrate mobility, safety, and operational objectives to support strategic project planning across the state. In addition, the role advances key modernization initiatives by updating and applying the Driveway Manual and Access Management Action Plans and by directing the use of advanced mobility analytics tools such as Streetlight and RITIS to strengthen data driven decision making. The position ensures mobility considerations are fully coordinated across divisions by aligning efforts with safety programs, early project development activities, and long range planning. It serves as a technical resource to internal committees, external partners, and statewide stakeholders on topics related to mobility, congestion management, access management, and work zone traffic control. The role further supports statewide excellence by participating in national task forces and research committees and by preparing the Department for future Connected and Autonomous Vehicle (CV/AV) environments through the integration of emerging transportation technologies. This position approves and manages the filling of vacant positions, implementation of employee evaluations (VIP), carries out Equal Employment Opportunity policies, employee service awards, employee appreciation celebrations, disciplinary action and dismissals when necessary for the Unit. The chosen applicant must be able to legally operate a motor vehicle.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Management prefers applicants with the following: Skill in management, including setting long‑term operational goals, managing budgets, allocating resources, supervising staff, and independently handling high‑profile issues. Skill in communication for complex policy, technical, legislative, and cross‑agency discussions with internal and external partners. Considerable knowledge of traffic engineering theories, operations, work‑zone engineering, and tools/manuals such as MUTCD, HCM, AASHTO guides, ITE references, FHWA guidance, and traffic analysis software. Demonstrated ability to apply traffic engineering analysis to corridor and area studies while balancing operational needs and regulatory requirements. Skill in relationship‑building for working effectively with engineering leaders, local governments, planners (MPOs/RPOs), law enforcement, legal professionals, and university research partners.

Salary Grade and Salary Range: NC25 $89,596.00-$201,593.00

Minimum Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in engineering from an appropriately accredited institution and a minimum of seven years progressive engineering experience including four years of supervisory experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 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.

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State Application Resources/Frequently Asked Questions

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.