Field Traffic Data Engineer 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

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