State ITS & Signals Management Engineer

Agency

Dept of Transportation

Division

State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys

Job Classification Title

Engineering Manager I (NS)

Position Number

Grade

NC24

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

Please note that all positions close at 12:00 AM on the posted closing date. You must apply by 11:59 PM prior to the posted closing date.

This position is staffed to the State Transportation Systems Management & Operations (TSMO) Engineer and performs a variety of supervisory administrative functions for the ITS & Signals Management Section. Provides leadership and oversight for statewide traffic signal and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) programs including signal maintenance modernization initiatives and system expansion. Manages staff and technical teams responsible for signal equipment design ITS project delivery and operations of the Traffic Electronics Center. Leads development and administration of major programs budgets standards and asset management systems supporting traffic signal infrastructure and connected technologies. Coordinates cross-functional activities manages program funding and resources and guides adoption of emerging technologies to improve statewide transportation system operations.

This position performs a variety of supervisory and administrative personnel functions. Assists other manager and supervisors in the Unit with the planning and executing of the overall TSMO Budget. Oversees special programs and projects and prepares work on special projects. Commercial Fiber Partnership Program and Projects. Manages the ITS group and their accurate thorough and timely delivery of preconstruction construction and management-assigned tasks by their due dates. Oversees the development of electrical and programming details for all intersections on the State highway system. Oversees the preparation and development of specifications and bid documents for all ITS and traffic signal equipment installed on the state highway system and the stocking and inventory of traffic signal related items at the Central Equipment Depot. Oversees the evaluation and approval of products for the ITS & Signals Qualified Products List (QPL). Oversees the daily operations of the Traffic Electronics Center to ensure traffic signal control equipment and ITS components are repaired in an efficient and timely manner.

The preferred applicant for this position must be a registered North Carolina Professional Engineer

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Grade and Salary Range: NC24 $87740.00 - $171095.00

Management prefers applicants with the following:

• Experience with contract management.
• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively in collaboration with diverse stakeholders and to explain complex engineering concepts and related facts in a clear concise and organized manner.
• Demonstrated ability to work with various NCDOT personnel municipalities private engineering firms and contractors.
• Experience with traffic engineering and traffic operations concepts practices and theories as it relates to ITS and signal systems including experience preparing technical drawings and specifications for ITS Computerized Traffic Signal Systems and Signal Communications design including utility make-ready plans fiber optic communications cable routing plans ITS plans that may include various ITS device implementation such as CCTV cameras DMSs fiber optic communications networks Ethernet network systems fog and wind detection system and automated commercial vehicle technology.

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.

Bachelors degree in engineering from an appropriately accredited institution and a minimum of six years progressive engineering experience including four years of supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Necessary Special Qualifications

May require registration as a professional engineer by the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors.

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:

Eboneze Alisa James

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