Entry-Level Traffic Forecasting Engineer

Adult Correction; North Carolina; On-site; USD 58,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

NC Department of Transportation in Raleigh, NC, is seeking an entry-level Transportation Engineer I (NS) to join the Traffic Forecasting Group. The role focuses on developing forecasts for highway projects, NEPA-related work, and final design analyses.

The candidate will analyze traffic and land-use data, estimate volumes, and prepare detailed technical reports that justify forecasting decisions. Strong communication and collaboration within the forecasting team are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an applicable field of engineering from an accredited institution or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience or training in transportation planning, traffic forecasting, or data analysis is preferred.
• Knowledge of traffic forecasting practices and ability to produce project-level forecasts.

Responsibilities

• Produce simple and complex traffic forecasts and analyses.
• Estimate current and forecast future traffic volumes.
• Prepare traffic forecast technical reports detailing methods and decisions.

Skills

Transportation planning

Travel demand modeling

Traffic engineering

Data evaluation

Traffic trends

Data projections

Microsoft Office

GIS

TransCAD

Written communication

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

GIS

TransCAD

Job description

NC Department of Transportation in Raleigh, NC, is seeking an entry-level Transportation Engineer I (NS) to join the Traffic Forecasting Group. The role focuses on developing forecasts for highway projects, NEPA-related work, and final design analyses.

The candidate will analyze traffic and land-use data, estimate volumes, and prepare detailed technical reports that justify forecasting decisions. Strong communication and collaboration within the forecasting team are essential.