Traffic Forecasting Engineer

Department of Transportation; United States; On-site; USD 58,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and sick leave

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid holidays

State benefits

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Transportation Transportation Planning Office in Raleigh seeks an entry-level Engineer I to join the Traffic Forecasting Group. The position focuses on developing and maintaining standards for traffic forecasting, preparing forecasts for highway projects in the TIP, NEPA-compliant projects, and final design.

You will produce traffic forecasts, analyze data, and prepare technical reports detailing methods and decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ACCE/ABET-accredited program or equivalent.
• May require registration as a professional engineer by the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors.
• Knowledge of transportation planning, travel demand modeling or traffic engineering.
• Experience or training in evaluating data, traffic trends, or data projections.
• Experience or training in computer applications and operations such as Microsoft Office, GIS, TransCAD.
• Experience communicating findings and recommendations to others.
• Skill in composing written correspondence using Microsoft Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Select and analyze traffic and land use data.
• Estimate current traffic volumes.
• Forecast future traffic volumes.
• Prepare traffic forecast technical reports detailing methodologies and decisions.

Skills

Traffic forecasting

Data analysis

Written communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

GIS

TransCAD

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Agency Dept of Transportation Division Secretary Job Classification Title Engineer I (NS) Position Number 60029294 Grade NC16

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 The NCDOT Transportation Planning Office, located in Raleigh, has an immediate opening for an entry level Transportation Engineer in our Traffic Forecasting Group. The purpose of the Traffic Forecasting Group is to develop and maintain administrative and technical standards relating to traffic forecasting; and to prepare traffic forecasts for highway projects being considered for inclusion in the State Transportation Improvement Program, for projects being developed consistent with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), and for projects in final design. We are searching for an Engineer I to join our team. This position will work out of the Transportation Building located at 1 South Wilmington Street, Raleigh, NC. This is a permanent position with the state of North Carolina that offers all available state benefits including vacation and sick leave. NCDOT offers diverse and challenging jobs, career development, work-life balance and an environment where all employees are valued and recognized for their contributions.

Add to that health insurance, retirement plans, paid holidays and much more, and you have a winning combination.

This position serves as a Traffic Forecaster within the Traffic Forecasting Group working closely with traffic forecasting team members. The position produces both simple and complex traffic forecasts including: selection and analysis of appropriate traffic and land use data; estimation of current traffic volumes; forecast future traffic volumes; and preparation of traffic forecast technical reports that explain in detail the technical processes used and decisions made in developing traffic forecasts.

• selection and analysis of appropriate traffic and land use data
• estimation of current traffic volumes
• forecast future traffic volumes
• preparation of traffic forecast technical reports that explain in detail the technical processes used and decisions made in developing traffic forecasts

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

• Salary Grade and Salary Range: NC 16 $57,983 - $101,470
• Management prefers applicants with the following: Knowledge of transportation planning, travel demand modeling or traffic engineering.
• Experience or training in any of the following: evaluating data, traffic trends, or data projections.
• Experience or training in computer applications and operations such as, Microsoft Office, GIS, TransCAD.
• Experience communicating findings and recommendations to others.
• Skill in composing written correspondence using Microsoft Word and Excel.

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. Bachelor's degree in an applicable field of engineering from an appropriately accredited institution; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Necessary Special Requirements 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.

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.

• all available state benefits
• vacation and sick leave
• health insurance
• retirement plans
• paid holidays