Senior Assistant Traffic Engineer - 60019444 - Durham Co
About The Position
This is an Engineer II position and will serve as the Senior Assistant Division Traffic Engineer for Division 5. This employee will be responsible for assisting with reviewing traffic impact analysis and project plans, performing general safety and mobility traffic studies and attending meetings related to these items as needed. They will be responsible for performing traffic engineering investigations for such requests as speed limit modifications, pavement marking modifications, general safety studies and operational challenges of the roadway system. They are expected to recommend necessary adjustments and assist with seeking funds for safety and operational improvements. This person is expected to coordinate and communicate with citizens, governmental agencies, other NCDOT staff, private engineering firms, and any other NCDOT customers. This position requires considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of traffic engineering; MUTCD, AASHTO road design guide, pc warrants, synchro, NCDOT TSMO Unit Design Manual, NCDOT Standard Drawings and Specifications and the NCDOT Construction Manual. This person should have working knowledge of NC general statues, administrative code, NCDOT fiscal and personnel policies and procedures. They must be able to adapt and utilize new technologies in traffic engineering to enhance the performance of existing and new traffic control devices. They are expected to perform other duties as requested by Division Traffic Engineer. 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. Must be able to multi-task and have strong organizational skills. They must have the ability to train and guide others to accomplish objectives. They must be able to work independently as well as in a team environment. Must be able to legally operate a motor vehicle. 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. Steel toe shoes required.
Requirements
- Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of traffic engineering
- Knowledge of MUTCD, AASHTO road design guide, pc warrants, synchro, NCDOT TSMO Unit Design Manual, NCDOT Standard Drawings and Specifications and the NCDOT Construction Manual
- Working knowledge of NC general statues, administrative code, NCDOT fiscal and personnel policies and procedures
- Ability to adapt and utilize new technologies in traffic engineering
- Close visual acuity to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures, viewing a computer terminal and visual inspections
- Ability to multi-task
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to train and guide others to accomplish objectives
- Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
- Ability to legally operate a motor vehicle
- 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
- May require registration as a professional engineer by the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors
Nice To Haves
- General knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering
- Experience applying engineering concepts to solve complex problems
- Customer service experience related to resolving problems that involve explaining complicated engineering concepts to various customer groups
- Experience planning, developing, scheduling, tracking, and completing projects independently or with limited supervision
- Experience working in a team environment to complete assignments
Responsibilities
- Assisting with reviewing traffic impact analysis and project plans
- Performing general safety and mobility traffic studies
- Attending meetings related to traffic engineering items
- Performing traffic engineering investigations for requests such as speed limit modifications, pavement marking modifications, general safety studies, and operational challenges of the roadway system
- Recommending necessary adjustments and assisting with seeking funds for safety and operational improvements
- Coordinating and communicating with citizens, governmental agencies, other NCDOT staff, private engineering firms, and other NCDOT customers
- Adapting and utilizing new technologies in traffic engineering to enhance the performance of existing and new traffic control devices
- Performing other duties as requested by Division Traffic Engineer
Benefits
- State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
- Provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities
- Provides reasonable accommodation for known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions
- Provides reasonable accommodation for religious beliefs, observances, and practices
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
