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Engineering Specialist I - Traffic

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Engineering Specialist I - Traffic

Salary

$48,222.00 - $84,388.00 Annually

Location

Guilford County, NC

Job Type

Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

25-11348

Department

Dept of Transportation

Opening Date

09/24/2025

Closing Date

10/6/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Class Title

Engineering Specialist I

Position Number

60019977

Section

Division 7 / Traffic

Salary Grade

NC13

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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 position is located in the Traffic Engineering Unit in the Division 7 Office (Greensboro). The person in this position will conduct traffic engineering investigations such as speed zone studies, intersection surveys for traffic signals, develop plans for signing and/or pavement marking needs, traffic analysis using various software programs, prepare pavement marking and sign installation plans. Additionally, this person will perform travel time studies and communicate with contractors, the general public, and other governmental agencies concerning traffic engineering policies.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

Management prefers applicants with the following:

+ Experience planning, developing, scheduling, tracking, and completing projects independently or with limited supervision

+ Customer service experience related to resolving problems that involve explaining complicated engineering concepts to various customer groups

+ Experience applying engineering concepts to solve complex problems

+ Experience working in a team environment to complete assignments

+ Experience reading and interpreting construction plans, contract provisions, specifications and procedures

Additional Expectations

Must be able to operate computers, accurately read and interpret project plans and inspect contract projects. This person is required to have close visual acuity to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures, viewing a computer terminal, and visual inspections. This person is subject to hazards including a variety of physical conditions such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, and could be subject to extreme hot and cold conditions

Selected applicant will be expected to legally operate a motor vehicle. Safety toe shoes are needed for this position

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.

Associate’s degree in an applicable area of engineering technology from an appropriately accredited institution and six years of progressive technician experience; or

High School or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and eight years of progressive technician experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Supplemental and Contact Information

Supplemental Contact Information : Lindora Rowell at 336- 487-0175

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.

01

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 level of experience planning, developing, scheduling, tracking, and completing projects Independently or with limited supervision?

+ None

+ Less than 2 Years

+ 2 - 3 Years

+ 3 - 4 Years

+ 4 - 5 Years

+ 5 - 6 Years

+ 6 or More Years

04

Explain how you have experience planning, developing, scheduling, tracking, and completing projects Independently or with limited supervision.

05

Which of the following best describes your level of customer service experience related to resolving problems that involve explaining complicated engineering concepts to various customer groups?

+ None

+ Less than 2 Years

+ 2 - 3 Years

+ 3 - 4 Years

+ 4 - 5 Years

+ 5 - 6 Years

+ 6 or More Years

06

Explain how you have experience related to resolving problems that involve explaining complicated engineering concepts to various customer groups.

07

Which of the following best describes your level of experience applying engineering concepts to solve complex problems?

+ None

+ Less than 2 Years

+ 2 - 3 Years

+ 3 - 4 Years

+ 4 - 5 Years

+ 5 - 6 Years

+ 6 or More Years

08

Explain how you have experience applying engineering concepts to solve complex problems.

09

Which of the following best describes your level of experience working in a team environment to complete assignments?

+ None

+ Less than 2 Years

+ 2 - 3 Years

+ 3 - 4 Years

+ 4 - 5 Years

+ 5 - 6 Years

+ 6 or More Years

10

Explain how you have experience working in a team environment to complete assignments.

11

Which of the following best describes your level of experience reading and interpreting construction plans, contract provisions, specifications and procedures?

+ None

+ Less than 2 Years

+ 2 - 3 Years

+ 3 - 4 Years

+ 4 - 5 Years

+ 5 - 6 Years

+ 6 or More Years

12

Explain how you have experience reading and interpreting construction plans, contract provisions, specifications and procedures.

Required Question

Employer

State of North Carolina

Website

http://www.ncdot.gov/

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