Transportation Engineer
Transportation Engineer
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$ 55823 - 97689
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Job Description
Description of Work
The Traffic Systems Operations Unit (TSOU) is a Unit in the Mobility and Safety Division which is part of the Division of Highways. The Signal System Timing and Operations (SSTO) Section of the TSOU is responsible for optimizing new and existing (retime) existing signal systems as well as establishing policies procedures practices and standards for signal system timing across the State.
In this role you will:
- Design implement optimize traffic signal system coordinated timing plans that are accurate and provide efficient traffic signal operation and safety for the traveling public; Timing plans must also conform to national standards state standards and laws and good engineering practices.
- Use various traffic signal modeling software to analyze and design traffic signal system coordination
- Aid Division traffic staff in resolving traffic signal system issues and assisting with coordination concerns
- Review evaluate and provide feedback on signal timing plans prepared by Private Engineering Firms (PEFs)
- Provide technical experience perform technical analyses and be able to answer complex questions relating to traffic signal system operations plans and specifications.
- Support team members with project and contract management
- Collaborate with team members across the TSMO units sections pertaining to signal timing and operational topics
- Support TSO emergency response activities during statewide activations
Knowledge Skills and Abilities / Competencies
Applicants must submit an application that clearly reflects work experience that demonstrates the following:
- Knowledge of regulations policies reference resources etc. related to transportation/traffic engineering practices and guidelines (NCDOT FHWA ITE etc.)
- Experience in traffic data collection analysis and interpretation
- Technical and working knowledge of traffic controllers and associated devices and software (2070 controllers MaxTime Oasis and Translink 32 software) as well as a proficiency in traffic analysis and optimization software (SYNCHRO SimTraffic Tru Traffic etc).
- Demonstrated ability to read review and interpret engineering plans
- Experience with interpreting and communicating verbally and in writing details of plans project documents policies and procedures to convey information to consultants department personnel and others
Additional Expectations:
Applicant is expected to have the ability to work cooperatively in collaboration with diverse stakeholders. Applicant must be able to legally operate a state vehicle for frequent travel statewide with occasional overnight travel. Working toward registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of North Carolina is desirable. 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 Preferences:
Preference will be given to an individual licensed as a Professional Engineer in NC.
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 for detail.
Bachelors degree in an applicable field of engineering from an appropriately accredited institution; 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 and Contact Information
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.
Employment Type
Full-Time
