Intelligent Transportation Systems Development and Design Project Engineer Position Available In Wake, North Carolina

• How to Apply
• You MUST apply athttps://tinyurl.com/327pm3ayby April 28.
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• The Challenge
• We are hiring an Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Development and Design Project Engineer to join ourTransportation Systems Management and Operations (TSMO)team that plans, designs, and implements ITS technologies across North Carolina.

In this role, you will

• Manage ITS design coordinating with Traffic Systems Operations and oversee contract management
• Oversee ITS design plans, including field investigations, construction plans, project special provisions, and cost estimates
• Lead, supervise, and direct engineering staff and Private Engineering Firms (PEFs) in ITS project design, implementation, and field inspections for system acceptance testing
• Review and approve plans, project provisions, material submittals, and contract deliverables across project delivery types (Bid Build, Design-Build, CM/GC, etc.) ensuring adherence to timelines
• Manage PEF prequalifications, contract scoping, negotiations, and administration to maintain project compliance and efficiency
• Evaluate and recommend current and proposed ITS and Signals products for inclusion on the Qualified Products List (QPL)
• Collaborate with the Statewide Traffic Operations Center (STOC), Regional Traffic Management Centers (RTMCs), Highway Divisions, and other agencies to improve transportation system efficiency and reliability
• Support TSMO by providing feedback and coordination for grant applications to secure local, state, and federal funding for ITS deployments and operational improvements
• Handle special assignments and demonstrate adaptability in problem-solving and management styles
• Travel statewide and occasionally nationally.
• What You Bring
• Experience with traffic engineering and traffic operations concepts, practices, and theories
• Experience preparing, developing, reviewing, and overseeing technical drawings, specifications, and designs
• Knowledge of contract management, including scoping, negotiating, and administering PEF contracts
• Demonstrated ability to work with various NCDOT personnel, municipalities, private engineering firms, and contractors.
• Management Prefers
• Candidates
• Registered as an NC Professional Engineer
• Who can safely operate a state vehicle
• Proficient with CADD and GIS mapping
• With the agility to climb rough terrain, ladders, and ride in a bucket truck
• Familiar with communications technologies used in traffic management center architecture and equipment, including serial, Ethernet, and IP technologies
• With knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) for evaluating Utility Make-Ready and construction plans
• Who understand Traffic Engineering and ITS Architectures to ensure compliance with the National ITS Architecture.
• Education and Experience
• Bachelors degree in engineering, and
• 4+ years of progressive experience, and
• 2+ years of supervisory experience; or
• An equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Note
• We may require registration as a professional engineer by the NC Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors.