Operations Engineer (Highways & Toll Roads)

Cintra, a Ferrovial company; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

I-77 Mobility Partners LLC is seeking an Operations Engineer to support roadway operations, data collection, and analysis for daily O&M tasks along the 26-mile I-77 Express corridor in North Carolina. You will work with the Operations Manager and partners to translate data into efficient actions for daily highway operations.

You will collaborate with engineers and contractors, attend state and local meetings, and help drive innovations in tools, processes, and performance reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• Experience in data analytics is a must.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and in good standing.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Innovative and flexible mindset.

Responsibilities

• Support daily Operations & Maintenance (O&M) activities, including inspections and routine maintenance coordination.
• Contribute to innovation initiatives, supporting the implementation of new tools, technologies, and process improvements across operations.
• Assist in the development and delivery of operational projects, helping to improve performance, efficiency, and service quality across the corridor.
• Coordinate with maintenance crews, contractors, and the Traffic Management Center (TMC) to plan and execute field work.
• Track maintenance activities and prepare weekly and monthly performance reports.
• Promote compliance with safety, environmental, and contractual requirements.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners, including NCDOT and contractors.
• Assist with traffic control and lane closure planning to ensure safe work zone operations.
• Support incident response and traffic operations in coordination with the TMC.

Skills

Data analytics

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Analytical capabilities

Innovative mindset

Self-managed teamwork

Multitasking

Problem solving

Prioritization

Interpersonal communication

Decision-making

Resolution skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

CAD

MicroStation

ArcGIS

Asset management tools

Job description

About us

I-77 Mobility Partners LLC is financing, developing, designing, constructing, operating and maintaining the 26-mile I-77 Express project as part of a public‑private partnership with the North Carolina Department of Transportation. The tolled express lanes run adjacent to the general‑purpose lanes on I‑77 between uptown Charlotte and Mooresville. I‑77 Mobility Partners is responsible for operations and maintenance of all lanes, both express and general purpose, and right of way within the designated project corridor limits.

What makes us different? Our people come first. We want every single employee to develop both professionally and personally. With a strong focus on growth potential, we look to our internal employees as potential candidates for both national and international opportunities. We aim to achieve greatness by promoting from within every chance we get. We work hard and play hard and strive every day for success and achievement. With a diverse group of professionals working in a fast‑paced environment, we achieve milestones constantly. And if that weren’t enough, we also offer our employees highly competitive insurance benefits, Paid Time Off, and a matching 401(k) program.

About the Role

The Operations Engineer works in roadway operations and maintenance and is part of the Roadway Operations and Maintenance Department. The individual is required to be competent in data collection and its consequent analysis to obtain efficient and practicable actions for the daily operations of the highway. This individual will report to the Operations Manager and will work closely with the C‑suite management, engineers, employees, and external parties (contractors and consultants). He/she eventually will attend meetings with state and local officials.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting daily Operations & Maintenance (O&M) activities, including inspections and routine maintenance coordination.
• Contributing to innovation initiatives, supporting the implementation of new tools, technologies, and process improvements across operations.
• Assisting in the development and delivery of operational projects, helping to improve performance, efficiency, and service quality across the corridor.
• Coordinating with maintenance crews, contractors, and the Traffic Management Center (TMC) to plan and execute field work.
• Tracking maintenance activities and preparing weekly and monthly performance reports.
• Promoting compliance with safety, environmental, and contractual requirements.
• Collaborating with internal teams and external partners, including NCDOT and contractors.
• Assisting with traffic control and lane closure planning to ensure safe work zone operations.
• Supporting incident response and traffic operations in coordination with the TMC.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• 1‑3+ years of experience in construction and/or roadway maintenance, or technical department in a major infrastructure developer.
• Experience in data analytics is a must.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and in good standing.
• Effectively manages tasks and tight deadlines.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Must be very detail oriented and have analytical capabilities.
• Innovative and flexible mindset.
• Ability to interact with colleagues in a self‑managed team structure.
• Strong interpersonal communication, decision‑making and resolution skills.
• Must be able to multitask, problem solve and prioritize within a fast‑paced environment.
• Must be able to demonstrate computer proficiency, especially within Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, as well as PC based programs.
• CAD and/or MicroStation experience desirable.
• Asset management tool and ArcGIS experience is a plus.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
• Regular travel required, may include occasional air travel.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus, as necessary to use a computer.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
• The employee is frequently required to stand, walk and sit.