Senior Assistant Division Traffic Engineer

State of North Carolina

18h • $61,545 - $107,703

About The Position

This position will report to the Division Traffic Engineer in Division 10. The Senior Assistant Division Traffic Engineer is responsible for review of engineering studies, including traffic impact analysis (TIA) review. This position will perform duties to include planning, organizing, training, and other work duties as needed. Prepare and correspond to email, answer Contact Us program and review plans for pavement markings, signage, traffic control, etc. along with requests/complaints from the general public, contractors and other departments. Position will maintain records and reports on all evaluations done. The selected candidate must have the knowledge and ability to interpret/review TIA’s. This position must have the ability and knowledge to investigate the complaints and suggest/implement corrective actions. Many decisions can reflect the dangers/safety of the traveling public. This position is responsible for maintaining, updating, and implementing signal timing changes for isolated and coordinated traffic signals. The employee selected for this position must have considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of Traffic Engineering, including highway construction and maintenance methods and techniques. Must have the ability to communicate orally and in writing with DOT staff and employees, Governmental Officials, Private Engineers and Developers, and the general public. Experience with personnel management is helpful. Must have the ability to operate computer using Microsoft and SAP applications.

Requirements

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of Traffic Engineering, including highway construction and maintenance methods and techniques
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing with DOT staff and employees, Governmental Officials, Private Engineers and Developers, and the general public
• Ability to operate computer using Microsoft and SAP applications
• Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field of engineering from an appropriately accredited institution and three (3) years of progressively responsible experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Must have the ability to operate computer using Microsoft and SAP applications.
• Will be expected to legally operate a state motor vehicle.
• Employee will be subject to outside environmental conditions, noise and traffic hazards and will be required to traverse difficult and steep terrain.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of transportation engineering and civil engineering principles and practices
• Experience in transportation analysis and transportation investigation techniques
• Demonstrated ability explaining engineering concepts and related facts in a clear, concise and organized manner, both verbally and in writing, for a variety of audiences
• Experience prioritizing tasks, managing multiple projects simultaneously, and organizing work effectively and efficiently with minimal supervision
• Demonstrated ability to read, review and interpret engineering plans and make traffic engineering operations and safety recommendations
• Experience with personnel management is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Review of engineering studies, including traffic impact analysis (TIA) review
• Planning, organizing, training, and other work duties as needed
• Prepare and correspond to email, answer Contact Us program and review plans for pavement markings, signage, traffic control, etc.
• Maintain records and reports on all evaluations done
• Interpret/review TIA’s
• Investigate the complaints and suggest/implement corrective actions
• Maintaining, updating, and implementing signal timing changes for isolated and coordinated traffic signals

Benefits

• Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees