Transportation Engineer-III/Corridor Development Engineer- Division 4

Description of Work

The Division Corridor Development Engineer serves as a key liaison between NCDOT and Metropolitan and Rural Planning Organizations, using their knowledge of NCDOT funding and the needs defined in long‑range transportation plans to formulate strategies for funding needed projects. The position collaborates with Planning Organizations to evaluate long‑range plans and identify projects best suited for submission to the Strategic Transportation Investments (STI) Prioritization system, as well as candidates for funding opportunities outside the STI process.

This role also supports and champions the development, advancement, and updating of Comprehensive Transportation Plans (CTPs), acting as a bridge between the Transportation Planning Division, other divisions, and Planning Organizations to proactively advance outdated plans and timely update them. The engineer will actively participate in complex engineering studies that support the evaluation and prioritization of transportation improvements identified in the long‑range transportation plan, including contributing to the development of design concepts and performing traffic engineering analyses. These studies determine the type and scope of improvements needed, estimate project costs, assess potential for securing funding, and provide preliminary evaluation of possible environmental impacts.

The position reports to the Corridor Development Unit Manager within the Transportation Planning Division and is based in the Division 4 Office (509 Ward Blvd, Wilson, NC 27895). It primarily supports Rural Planning Organizations and smaller Metropolitan Planning Organizations within Division 4, as well as the Kerr‑Tar RPO in Division 5. Occasional travel is required within the Division, to NCDOT’s central office in Raleigh, and to other locations for meetings, training, and conferences. Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of North Carolina is preferred for the role.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

The successful candidate must have the ability to attain competency in SAP‑based financial and project management tools and applications. The preferred qualifications include:

• Experience in transportation planning, project development, or traffic forecasting.
• Experience evaluating data, traffic trends, or data projections.
• Experience with computer applications and operations (Microsoft Office, ArcGIS, TransCAD, etc.).
• Experience interacting with state, federal, regional, or local governments or planning organizations.
• Considerable knowledge of NCDOT programming, planning, scheduling, and funding procedures.

Salary Grade and Salary Range

NC 20 – $70,478.00 to $123,336.00

Minimum Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field of engineering from an appropriately accredited institution and four (4) years of progressively responsible experience; 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.

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.