Engineer I Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/northcarolina/jobs/newprint/4935153) Apply  Engineer I Salary $55,823.00 - $97,689.00 Annually Location Wake County, NC Job Type Permanent Full-Time Job Number 25-06072 Department Dept of Transportation Division State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys Opening Date 05/12/2025 Closing Date 5/26/2025 11:59 PM Eastern Job Class Title Engineer I Position Number 60026626 Salary Grade NC16 + Description + Benefits + Questions Description of Work This position with NCDOT offers fullState Benefits (https://oshr.nc.gov/state-employee-resources/benefits) , competitive salaries and many career development opportunities. This Traffic Safety Project Engineer (Engineer I level) position is assigned to the Safety Planning Group of the Traffic Safety Systems Section within the Traffic Safety Unit of the Transportation Mobility and Safety Division. The primary purpose of this position is to provide technical support, engineering expertise and investigative support for Transportation Improvement Program projects. This position will also assist with managing the Department’s Fatal Crash Review Program. This position requires an understanding of the technical aspects of traffic engineering principles, methods, techniques, and analytical highway safety skills in order to improve the Section’s expertise, efficiency, and production, while maintaining the high engineering standards required by the Department of Transportation. This position must have the basic knowledge, skill and ability of entry level traffic engineers, particularly those pertaining to engineering countermeasures for traffic safety studies, which includes preparing collision diagrams, intersection crash analyses, and strip analyses. This position requires good written and oral communication skills in order to handle the task of report writing, correspondence, personnel and public contact. The applicant must be passionate about the field of traffic safety and this position’s role in reducing the number of North Carolina traffic-related fatalities and injuries. The variety of projects and vast amount of research in highway safety require professionals to stay abreast of the advancements in both methodologies and technologies used in analyzing safety projects. This requires the use of advanced data collection equipment, complex computer software applications and hardware. The applicant will be required to maintain a high level of knowledge concerning research in the fields of traffic safety, traffic engineering, data collection techniques and equipment and data analyses with an emphasis on traffic engineering and safety to complete traffic safety project reviews. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies Applicants must submit an application that clearly reflects work experience that demonstrates the following: + Knowledge of traffic engineering, transportation engineering and civil engineering principles and practices + Demonstrated ability to explain engineering concepts and related facts in a clear, concise and organized manner, both verbally and in writing, for a variety of audiences + Experience with computer software and computer drawing packages + Experience in conducting transportation analysis and transportation analysis techniques + Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects simultaneously, develop work plans to accomplish goals and vision, and organize work effectively and efficiently with minimal supervision Additional Expectations: This position must have the basic knowledge, skill and ability of entry level traffic engineers, particularly those pertaining to engineering countermeasures for traffic studies, which includes preparing collision diagrams, intersection analyses, strip analyses, spatial analyses and high-hazard program development for statewide application. The ability to understand and explain contracts, interpret plans, provisions and specifications, interpret policies, procedures, regulations and laws; prepare contract specifications that are legally sound, train other employees and plan, coordinate and supervise work. This position requires good written and oral communication skills in order to handle the task of report writing, correspondence, personnel and public contact. 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 oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for detail. Bachelor’s 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 Kelsey Bagwell, 919-814-5011 khbagwell@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. NOTE: For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments: There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types. For permanent and time-limited appointments: Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation. 01 I understand in order to be qualified for this position, the description of my work experience must clearly reflect the required education and experience as well as the posted knowledge, skills and abilities for this position. I have included all of this information within my application. (If you haven't completed the application requirements, please return to your application to finish it before submitting your application.) + Yes + No 02 Which of the following best describes your level of knowledge of traffic engineering, transportation engineering and civil engineering principles and practices? + None + Basic + Intermediate + Thorough 03 Explain how you have knowledge of traffic engineering, transportation engineering and civil engineering principles and practices. 04 Which of the following best describes the level of ability you have demonstrated explain engineering concepts and related facts in a clear, concise and organized manner, both verbally and in writing, for a variety of audiences? + None + Basic + Intermediate + Thorough 05 Explain how you have demonstrated you have the ability to explain engineering concepts and related facts in a clear, concise and organized manner, both verbally and in writing, for a variety of audiences. 06 Which of the following best describes your level of experience with computer software and computer drawing packages? + None + Less than 1 Year + 1-2 Years + 2-3 Years + 3 or More Years 07 Explain how you have experience with computer software and computer drawing packages. 08 Which of the following best describes your level of experience in conducting transportation analysis and transportation analysis techniques? + None + Less than 1 Year + 1-2 Years + 2-3 Years + 3 or More Years 09 Explain how you have experience in conducting transportation analysis and transportation analysis techniques. 10 Which of the following best describes the level of ability you have demonstrated prioritizing tasks, managing multiple projects simultaneously, developing work plans to accomplish goals and vision, and organizing work effectively and efficiently with minimal supervision? + None + Basic + Intermediate + Thorough 11 Explain how you have demonstrated you have the ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects simultaneously, develop work plans to accomplish goals and vision, and organize work effectively and efficiently with minimal supervision. 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