City Traffic Engineer

City of Raleigh North Carolina • Raleigh, NC

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

This position oversees Raleigh’s Traffic Operations Division, which is responsible for the City’s Signs and Pavement Markings program as well as the Traffic Signals and Signal Systems program. The ideal candidate is a motivated professional engineer with experience in management, transportation engineering, and project management, plus strong communication skills and the ability to explain complex ideas clearly. Raleigh’s Traffic Engineering Division, part of the Transportation Department, employs more than 50 full-time staff. It maintains over 90,000 signs, all pavement markings in the corporate limits, over 670 traffic signals, 220 miles of fiber-optic cable, and video feeds from 250 closed-circuit cameras.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related Engineering field; 5 to 7 years' experience in engineering, construction management or related work OR Any equivalent combination of training and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be substituted
• Valid North Carolina Class C Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record, or the ability to obtain within 60 days of hire
• Professional Engineering (PE) Registration
• Knowledge of civil engineering principles and practices
• Knowledge of specialized equipment relevant to area of assignment
• Knowledge of contract administration and development
• Knowledge of project management principles and practices
• Knowledge of strategic planning
• Knowledge of principles and practices of procurement and budgeting
• Knowledge of critical thinking and problem-solving methods and practices
• Knowledge of record keeping
• Knowledge of data management
• Knowledge of technical writing
• Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures including the use of standard office equipment and computer applications such as word processing, databases, and spreadsheet applications
• Knowledge of supervisory principles, practices and techniques
• Skill in analyzing and facilitating the resolution of complex problems requiring multi-department cooperation
• Skill in providing consultation and serving as a department liaison
• Skill in identifying engineering-related deficiencies and implementing solutions
• Skill in managing and overseeing capital projects, processes and functional operations
• Skill in developing effective work teams and motivating individuals to meet goals and objectives
• Ability to speak before public audiences and conduct presentations
• Ability to work within a group to organize and prioritize work
• Ability to exercise initiative and use sound judgment to solve problems within established parameters
• Ability to problem solve and prioritize tasks while working under the pressure of deadlines
• Ability to provide knowledgeable, technical guidance and advice to City staff, other government agencies, private businesses and citizens
• Ability to work outside of normal work hours

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight to the three main programs in the division.
• Prepare and manage the operating and capital budgets for all the division’s personnel, equipment, tools, materials, and contracts.
• Oversee asset management, performance monitoring, and reporting to ensure all traffic engineering assets are maintained in a state of good repair.
• Develop strategic plans to ensure the traffic control system is the most advanced, efficient, accommodating, and safe for Raleigh residents and commuters , including persons with disabilities.
• Ensure programs are in place to comply with federal and state mandates.
• Assist other divisions and departments with technical expertise and review all projects and plans that impact division assets.
• Collaborate with NCDOT on a weekly basis and coordinate with NCDOT and other regional partners on long-term plans for signal system expansion.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager