Transportation Engineer Position Available In Wake, North Carolina

Transportation Engineer 
Salary $55,823.00 – $97,689.00 Annually Location Wake County, NC Job Type Permanent Full-Time Job Number 25-05297 Department Dept of Transportation Division State Hwy Administrator – Div of Hwys Opening Date 05/01/2025 Closing Date 5/15/2025 11:59 PM Eastern Job Class Title Engineer I Position Number 60027523 Salary Grade

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Description of Work This position with NCDOT offers full State Benefits , competitive salaries and many career development opportunities. The Traffic Systems Operations Unit (TSOU) is a Unit in the Mobility and Safety Division which is part of the Division of Highways. The Signal System Timing and Operations (SSTO) Section of the TSOU is responsible for optimizing new and existing (re-time) existing signal systems, as well as establishing policies, procedures, practices, and standards for signal system timing across the State.

In this role you will:

Design, implement, optimize traffic signal system coordinated timing plans that are accurate and provide efficient traffic signal operation and safety for the traveling public; Timing plans must also conform to national standards, state standards and laws, and good engineering practices. Use various traffic signal modeling software to analyze and design traffic signal system coordination
Aid Division traffic staff in resolving traffic signal system issues and assisting with coordination concerns
Review, evaluate, and provide feedback on signal timing plans prepared by Private Engineering Firms (PEFs)
Provide technical experience, perform technical analyses, and be able to answer complex questions relating to traffic signal system operations, plans, and specifications.
Support team members with project and contract management Collaborate with team members across the TSMO unit’s sections pertaining to signal timing and operational topics
Support TSO emergency response activities during statewide activations Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies Applicants must submit an application that clearly reflects work experience that demonstrates the following: Knowledge of regulations, policies, reference resources, etc. related to transportation/traffic engineering practices and guidelines (NCDOT, FHWA, ITE, etc.)
Experience in traffic data collection, analysis and interpretation
Technical and working knowledge of traffic controllers and associated devices and software (2070 controllers, MaxTime, Oasis, and Translink 32 software), as well as a proficiency in traffic analysis and optimization software (SYNCHRO, SimTraffic, Tru Traffic, etc).
Demonstrated ability to read, review, and interpret engineering plans
Experience with interpreting and communicating verbally and in writing details of plans, project documents, policies, and procedures, to convey information to consultants, department personnel, and others

Additional Expectations:

Applicant is expected to have the ability to work cooperatively in collaboration with diverse stakeholders. Applicant must be able to legally operate a state vehicle for frequent travel statewide with occasional overnight travel. Working toward registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of North Carolina is desirable. Work requires ability to safely and frequently travel long distances to conduct outdoor, day and night field investigations through the full range of live traffic, environmental and terrain conditions.

Management Preferences:

Preference will be given to an individual licensed as a Professional Engineer in NC. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements 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 oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for detail. Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field of engineering from an appropriately accredited institution; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Necessary Special Qualification May require registration as a professional engineer by the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors. Supplemental and Contact Information Leslie Johnson (919) 814-5031, lesliejohnson@ncdot.gov Applicants must meet both the minimum requirements and all posted Knowledge, Skills and Ability requirements to be considered Qualified for the position. It is important that your application includes all your relevant education and work experience and that you answer all questions associated with the application. NCDOT will not accept “See Attached” or “See Resume” in lieu of education and work experience completed on the application. If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the posting date will be accepted. Employer
State of North Carolina
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