Traffic Forecasting Engineer: Build NC's Safe Roads

State of North Carolina - Department of Transportation; North Carolina; On-site; USD 58,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

The Transportation Planning Office of the North Carolina Department of Transportation in Raleigh is seeking an entry level Transportation Engineer I to join the Traffic Forecasting Group. The role focuses on developing and maintaining traffic forecasts for highway projects included in the TIP and NEPA-compliant work programs.

This permanent state position offers benefits, vacation, and sick leave. The successful candidate will apply knowledge of traffic forecasting practices, manage projects,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering field from an accredited institution or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Professional Engineer license may be required (NC Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors).
• Experience with traffic forecasting, data analysis and communicating findings to others.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, GIS, and TransCAD.

Responsibilities

• Develop simple and complex traffic forecasts for highway projects.
• Analyze current traffic volumes and land use data to support forecasts.
• Prepare traffic forecast technical reports detailing methods and decisions.
• Collaborate with the Traffic Forecasting Group to present results to team members.

Skills

Transportation planning

Travel demand modeling

Traffic engineering

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

GIS

TransCAD

Job description

The Transportation Planning Office of the North Carolina Department of Transportation in Raleigh is seeking an entry level Transportation Engineer I to join the Traffic Forecasting Group. The role focuses on developing and maintaining traffic forecasts for highway projects included in the TIP and NEPA-compliant work programs.

This permanent state position offers benefits, vacation, and sick leave. The successful candidate will apply knowledge of traffic forecasting practices, manage projects,