Engineer I

Agency

Dept of Transportation

Division

State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys

Job Classification Title

Engineer I (NS)

Position Number

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 Congestion Management Section of the Traffic Management Unit of the Transportation Mobility and Safety Division is responsible for providing traffic analysis and operations expertise for State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) projects, development projects, and other congestion management corridor studies on the state system. This position serves as a Congestion Management Design Engineer, located at 750 N. Greenfield Parkway, Garner 27529. It reports to a Congestion Management Regional Engineer and will primarily work in one region. It also assists the MSTA group in performing and reviewing traffic studies for schools.

This position is responsible for performing traffic capacity analysis, engineering analyses, reviews, investigations and evaluation work in all disciplines of traffic engineering. This includes complex capacity analyses, planning, traffic efficiency, design, access, safety, highway encroachments, and preparing a broad range of technical and complex traffic system evaluation reports. The work may involve TIP projects, development traffic impact studies, and school operations studies. It will support the Regional Engineer and Project Engineer in reviewing consultant work and support MSTA project engineers for school studies as needed.

Applicants should have experience with traffic software packages, including Synchro, TransModeler, SIDRA, HCS, and VISSIM. Experience using traffic engineering concepts from manuals such as HCM, ITE Trip Generation Manual, FHWA Roundabout Guide, FHWA RCUT Guide, FHWA DDI Guide, AASHTO Design, and MUTCD is desired. Experience working with consultants, including reviewing technical work and/or scoping contracts, is also required. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Management Preferences)

• Experience preparing and/or reviewing technical memos and reports.
• Knowledge of traffic analysis techniques and/or software.
• Knowledge of the standards, policies and procedures of NCDOT.
• Experience developing, tracking, and completing projects independently or with limited supervision.
• Experience with computers and business software.
• Experience in Microsoft Office programs such as Word and Excel.

Minimum Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field of engineering from an appropriately accredited institution; or an equivalent combination of 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.

Necessary Special Requirements

May require registration as a professional engineer by the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors.

Additional Information

Salary grade and salary range: NC16 $57,983 - $101,470

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.