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Division Traffic Engineer

Salary

$73,096.00 - $142,538.00 Annually

Location

Forsyth County, NC

Job Type

Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

25-09303

Department

Dept of Transportation

Division

State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys

Opening Date

07/30/2025

Closing Date

8/12/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Class Title

Engineering Supervisor II

Position Number

60020898

Section

Division 9 / Traffic Engineering

Salary Grade

NC22

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Description of Work

This position with NCDOT offers fullState Benefits (https://oshr.nc.gov/state-employee-resources/benefits) , competitive salaries and many career development opportunities.

This is an anticipated vacancy.

This position will serve as the Division 9 Division Traffic Engineer for the Division Traffic Engineering and Traffic Services Units responsible for the maintenance, operation and installation of signs, pavement markings and traffic signals. Perform and review traffic engineering studies for speed limits, new traffic signals, intersection improvements, crosswalks and other various requests. The scope of these studies includes but are not limited to: data collection, crash analysis, use of various software tools such as Synchro, MMS, ARC GIS, and SAP, coordination with local governments, elected officials, and the general public regarding the implementation of any needed improvements or new infrastructure and knowledge of traffic and transportation engineering practices and principles. Review and approve any special event requests. Review and make recommendations for traffic engineering items as prepared for upcoming transportation projects to include traffic forecasts, corridor plans, pavement marking plans, signal plans, and traffic control plans. This position must be able to communicate clearly with city and county officials, school officials. developers, corporate management, and the general public about traffic engineering issues. Oversee the administration of purchase order contracts and annual maintenance budgets. Review traffic impact studies and analysis for District Offices to ensure proper mitigations are being recommended for developments impacts to our roadway system. Meet with Districts, PEF's and developers on their studies and recommendations. POS# 60020898

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

Management prefers applicants with the following:

+ Knowledge and understanding of engineering concepts, practices and theories used in traffic engineering and experience completing work and projects independently or with minimal supervision

+ Experience in performing engineering safety and capacity analysis and decision making based on results of those analysis

+ Experience supervising, motivating, counseling, and training other engineers and technicians

+ Experience collaborating with others in finding solutions to controversial or sensitive matters that establish precedents

+ Experience reviewing engineered plans and details to determine compliance and compatibility with traffic and engineering principles

Additional Expectations:

Ability to use sound engineering judgement in conducting engineering studies and preparing geometric designs. Ability to make recommendations and decisions on non-routine engineering and/or program matters or other areas requiring technical engineering expertise. Comprehensive knowledge of local, state and federal rules and regulations relating to the traffic engineering field. Ability to effectively supervise employees. Ability to form effective working relationships with inter- agency units and the general public. Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.

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 and four (4) years of progressively responsible experience including two (2) years of supervisory experience; 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

Tammie Lee at 336-747-7800

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.

NOTE: For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments: There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.

For permanent and time-limited appointments:

Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation.

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I understand in order to be qualified for this position, the description of my work experience must clearly reflect the required education and experience. I have included all of this information within my application. (If you haven't completed the application requirements, please return to your application to finish it before submitting your application.)

+ Yes

+ No

02

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?

+ Yes

+ No

03

Which of the following best describes your knowledge and understanding of engineering concepts, practices and theories used in traffic engineering and experience completing work and projects independently or with minimal supervision?

+ None

+ Basic

+ Intermediate

+ Thorough

04

Explain how you have knowledge and understanding of engineering concepts, practices and theories used in traffic engineering and experience completing work and projects independently or with minimal supervision.

05

Which of the following best describes your level of experience in performing engineering safety and capacity analysis and decision making based on results of those analysis?

+ None

+ Less than 1 Year

+ 1-2 Years

+ 2-3 Years

+ 3-4 Years

+ 4 or more Years

06

Explain how you have experience in performing engineering safety and capacity analysis and decision making based on results of those analysis.

07

Which of the following best describes your level of experience supervising, motivating, counseling, and training other engineers and technicians?

+ None

+ Less than 1 Year

+ 1-2 Years

+ 2-3 Years

+ 3-4 Years

+ 4 or more Years

08

Explain how you have experience supervising, motivating, counseling, and training other engineers and technicians.

09

Which of the following best describes your experience collaborating with others in finding solutions to controversial or sensitive matters that establish precedents?

+ None

+ Less than 1 Year

+ 1-2 Years

+ 2-3 Years

+ 3-4 Years

+ 4 or more Years

10

Explain how you have experience collaborating with others in finding solutions to controversial or sensitive matters that establish precedents.

11

Which of the following best describes your experience reviewing engineered plans and details to determine compliance and compatibility with traffic and engineering principles?

+ None

+ Less than 1 Year

+ 1-2 Years

+ 2-3 Years

+ 3-4 Years

+ 4 or more Years

12

Explain how you have experience reviewing engineered plans and details to determine compliance and compatibility with traffic and engineering principles.

13

Which of the following best describes your level of experience supervising permanent employees, contractors and/or consultants?

+ None

+ Less than 1 Year

+ 1 – 2 Years

+ 2 or More Years

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Employer

State of North Carolina

Website

http://www.ncdot.gov/

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