Engineer III

This posting is for an Engineer III Regional Traffic Engineer position in the Blue Ridge Mountains Regional Traffic Engineering office based in Fletcher, Henderson County, NC.  This position works primarily in Highway Divisions 13 and 14.  This position is responsible for performing a full range of independent traffic operations and safety field investigations including research and analysis for Highway Safety Improvement Program and Fatal Crash locations.  This position reviews TIP roadway, signal, signing, marking, and traffic management plans and makes traffic engineering design recommendations, creates and/or approves traffic ordinances, and responds to a variety of internal and external customer requests.

Collaborates and coordinates with NCDOT Highway Divisions, Regional Traffic, Mobility & Safety and DOT HQ staff, local municipalities, and other internal and external safety partners to deliver a full range of traffic studies, safety, operational and regulatory investigations, problem diagnoses, countermeasure assessments, and development of effective and constructible solutions.   Extensive travel, active site work, and year-round exposure to traffic and field conditions are required.   Investigative and analytical work performed requires complex problem research and problem solving and ability to prioritize, make, document, and defend independent evidence driven decisions under pressure and constraints.  Engineer also performs special safety studies & safety initiatives that support NCDOT's Mission & Goals and NCDOT’s Strategic Highway Safety Plan, as well as critical customer service responsiveness, sensitivity, and delivery. 

The Regional Traffic Engineer position requires knowledge of the principles and practices of transportation engineering and highway safety and the demonstrated ability to prescribe data and evidence driven solutions to often complex and sensitive traffic safety, mobility, and engineering problems.  Applicants must demonstrate familiarity with and ability to skillfully apply: Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, Highway Safety Manual, ITE Traffic Engineering Handbook, AASHTO Greenbook, SAP Tools, Microsoft Office Productivity Suite, Traffic Engineering Accident Analysis System (TEAAS), and North Carolina and Federal codes, regulations, and statutes. 

This position with NCDOT offers full State Benefits , competitive salaries and many career development opportunities.   

Applicants must submit an application that clearly reflects work experience that demonstrates the following:

• Working knowledge of traffic engineering, transportation engineering and civil engineering principles and practices
• Demonstrated ability to read, review, and interpret engineering plans 
• Experience in transportation analysis and transportation field investigation techniques 
• Experience prioritizing tasks, managing multiple projects simultaneously, and organizing work effectively and efficiently 
• Experience with computers and business software

Additional Expectations

 Applicants are expected to have the ability to work cooperatively and collaborate with diverse citizen and stakeholder groups.   Work requires ability to safely and frequently travel long distances to conduct outdoor, day and night field investigations through the full range of live traffic, environmental, and terrain conditions.

Management prefers applicants with registration as a Professional Engineer in North Carolina.

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; 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 Contact Information (Include Name, Telephone Number and/or email address):

Shelly Heath at (919) 814-5101 and/or by e-mail at mmheath1@ncdot.gov

Applicants must meet both the minimum requirements and all posted Knowledge, Skills and Ability requirements to be considered Qualified for the position. 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.

Salary : $65,876 - $115,283