Engineer III Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/northcarolina/jobs/newprint/4927801) Apply  Engineer III Salary $67,852.00 - $118,741.00 Annually Location Wake County, NC Job Type Permanent Full-Time Job Number 25-05699 Department Dept of Transportation Division State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys Opening Date 05/06/2025 Closing Date 5/19/2025 11:59 PM Eastern Job Class Title Engineer III Position Number 60026590 Section TMSD Salary Grade NC20 + Description + Benefits + Questions Description of Work This is an anticipated vacancy . This position with NCDOT offers full State Benefits (https://oshr.nc.gov/state-employee-resources/benefits) , competitive salaries and many career development opportunities. The primary purpose of the Traffic Systems Operations section (TSO) is to develop and implement regional and statewide Transportation Systems Management and Operations (TSMO) strategies to improve mobility and reliability on arterials and freeways. The Signal System Timing and Operations (SSTO) group of the TSO is responsible for optimizing new and existing (re-time) existing signal systems on North Carolina’s arterials, as well as advancing TSMO culture and philosophy by 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 conform to state and national standards and good engineering practices. + Use various traffic signal modeling software to analyze and design traffic signal system coordination + Review, evaluate, and provide feedback on signal timing plans prepared by others + Manage multiple projects simultaneously. Applicant should be a self-starter who thrives in autonomous work environments. + Be a technical expert in the functionality of various statewide signal controller and central signal system software packages. + Research and evaluate current technologies in the signal operations and timing field and stay current on how these technologies may be used to the benefit of the unit/department/agency. + Serve as a subject matter expert on various project teams providing technical expertise and answering complex questions related to traffic signal system design and operations. Collaborate with team members across the TSMO Unit’s various sections regarding signal timing and operational topics + Communicate effectively in both written and spoken environments, often conveying technical information to partners or stakeholders who may or may not be familiar with signal timing and coordination topics. + Support the Traffic Systems Operations section in 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: + Extensive knowledge and understanding of advanced signal coordination and system timing concepts, traffic analysis and optimization software, timing plan development, and review, implementation, and fine tuning of signal timing plans + Knowledge of contract and project management + Demonstrated leadership experience, skills, and knowledge + Knowledge of traffic signal design and operation standards, traffic signal controllers, and associated devices and software + Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to clearly present complex topics to a diverse group 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. 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 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 and Contact Information Supplemental 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 advanced signal coordination and system timing concepts, traffic analysis and optimization software, timing plan development, and review, implementation, and fine tuning of signal timing plans? + None + Basic + Intermediate + Thorough 03 Explain how you have knowledge of advanced signal coordination and system timing concepts, traffic analysis and optimization software, timing plan development, and review, implementation, and fine tuning of signal timing plans. 04 Which of the following best describes your level of knowledge you have demonstrated in contract and project management? + None + Basic + Intermediate + Thorough 05 Explain how you have knowledge of contract and project management. 06 Which of the following best describes your level of leadership experience, skills, and knowledge? + None + Less than 1 year + 1 - 2 years + 2 - 3 years + 3 or more years 07 Explain how you have leadership experience, skills, and knowledge 08 Which of the following best describes your level of knowledge of traffic signal design and operation standards, traffic signal controllers, and associated devices and software? + None + Basic + Intermediate + Thorough 09 Explain how you have knowledge of traffic signal design and operation standards, traffic signal controllers, and associated devices and software. 10 Which of the following best describes your level of communication skills (verbal and written) and the ability to clearly present complex topics to a diverse group? + None + Basic + Intermediate + Thorough 11 Explain how you have communication skills (verbal and written) and can clearly present complex topics to a diverse group. 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