Engineer – Journey

Salary Grade – 76/Journey * Salary Range – $43,030.00 – $111,307.00

The ITS & Signals Unit is responsible for the engineering plans, specifications, and estimates for the successful application, installation, and maintenance of all traffic signals, central computer-based signal systems and Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) technologies installed on the State highway system. The Unit is responsible for the establishment of policy, procedures and standards of work to ensure conformance with Federal guidelines and the General Statutes of North Carolina.

Structural Engineer: This position is part of the Structural Review Group in the Signal Design Section of the ITS & Signals Unit. This is a Journey level professional position responsible for the independent application of professional techniques & standards in the design & review of moderate to complex Plans & Specs for metal poles and foundations used to support traffic signal/ITS equipment components.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

Qualified applicants must submit an application that clearly reflects work experience that demonstrates the following:

• Thorough knowledge of principles of civil engineering as it relates to the design, construction, and maintenance
• Experience planning, developing, scheduling, tracking, and completing projects independently or with limited supervision
• Experience in preparing technical drawings
• Computer experience including office software and drafting software such as Microstation CADD, Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel
• Experience analyzing technical data to make recommendations

Additional Expectations:

Ability to perform moderate to complex technical analyses & answer questions relating to the design of metal strain or cantilever poles & foundations. Knowledgeable of AASHTO Standard Specifications for Structural Supports for Highway Signs, Luminaires & Traffic Signals; analysis/modeling software & programs for metal pole designs/loadings & geotech reactions that affect design of concrete foundations; NCDOT Standard Specifications for Roads & Structure & Traffic Signal Project Special Provisions. Ability to traverse rough terrain on roadside environment. Valid Class C Driver’s License & ability to operate a motor vehicle for travel statewide including some overnight travel. Proficiency in Microsoft Word & Excel, Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices(MUTCD) with good knowledge of Part IV – Signals. Ability to adequately communicate written/verbal technical information to technical/non-technical audiences. CADD skills, preferably Microstation. General knowledge of traffic signal materials & equipment as well as construction & maintenance methods. Experience with Access database.

Applicant 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.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in the engineering discipline related to the area of assignment; or equivalent combination of training and experience some positions may require licensure by the North Carolina board of examiners for engineers and surveyors. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.