Engineering Specialist I Durham Co.

Durham, NC - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 48222 - 84388

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Agency

Dept of Transportation

Division

State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys

Job Classification Title

Engineering Specialist I (S)

Position Number

Grade

NC13

About Us

Its the mission of the NC Department of Transportation to connect people products and places safely and efficiently with customer focus accountability and environmental sensitivity to enhance the economy and vitality of North Carolina. We encourage you to consider joining NCDOT where our work not only serves the citizens of North Carolina but has an impact on our world through all modes of transportation.

Description of Work

The person in this position will conduct traffic engineering investigations such as speed zone studies intersection surveys for traffic signals develop plans for signing and/or pavement marking needs traffic analysis using various software programs prepare cost estimates for traffic signal installation prepare pavement marking and sign installation plans. Additionally this person will perform signal warrant analysis studies travel time studies and communicate with contractors general public and other governmental agencies concerning traffic engineering policies.

Additional Expectations:

Must be able to operate computers accurately read and interpret project plans and inspect contract projects. 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. 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. Ability to legally operate a state vehicle is also expected.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Grade and Salary Range: NC13 / $48222 - $84388

Management prefers applicants with the following:

Experience planning developing scheduling tracking and completing projects independently or with limited supervision
Customer service experience related to resolving problems that involve explaining complicated engineering concepts to various customer groups
Experience applying engineering concepts to solve complex problems
Experience working in a team environment to complete assignments
Demonstrated ability to read interpret and produce engineering plans and specifications

Minimum Education and Experience

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 the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Associates degree in an applicable area of engineering technology from an appropriately accredited institution and six (6) years of progressive technician experience; or High School or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and eight (8) years of progressive technician experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination harassment or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs observances and practices.

Recruiter:

Lindsey Blake Puryear

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Required Experience:

AgencyDept of TransportationDivisionState Hwy Administrator - Div of HwysJob Classification TitleEngineering Specialist I (S)Position NumberGradeNC13About UsIts the mission of the NC Department of Transportation to connect people products and places safely and efficiently with customer focus account...