Engineer II

Agency Dept of Transportation Division State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys

Title:

Engineer II (NS)

Position Number:

Grade: NC18

The Work Zone Traffic Control Unit provides technical expertise, guidance, design, and quality assurance to manage traffic through and around NCDOT construction projects, in accordance with guidelines which require federally funded highway construction projects to have an approved traffic control plan to provide safety for highway construction workers.

We are seeking a highly motivated Engineer II to review and develop Transportation Management Plans (TMPs) for diverse projects and complete special assignments.

To fulfill this role, you will collaborate with various NCDOT units and other public agencies to produce safe and efficient work zone plans. Certain tasks may require occasional overnight travel, such as attending field inspections or meetings at Division offices and performing work zone safety reviews throughout the state.

• Develop in-house TMPs
• Assist with scoping, negotiating, scheduling and providing oversight of outsourced TMP design performed by Private Engineering Firms (PEFs)
• Review internal and external TMP submittals
• Coordinate with various NCDOT Design Units, NCDOT Divisions, PEFs, other public agencies, and project stakeholders to ensure constructability of the design, safety and mobility of all users, and contractor productivity
• Develop construction sequencing, determine appropriate Traffic Management strategies, and complete Road User Costs Analysis to ensure a safe and efficient work zone for all users and construction personnel
• Submit completed TMPs in support of NCDOT’s Project Delivery initiative
• Assist field engineers to mitigate unanticipated impacts during construction by answering technical questions in a timely manner to help ensure project completion schedules are maintained
• Perform work zone safety field reviews of active construction projects to verify compliance with NCDOT specifications and the approved TMP

• Experience in Transportation Management Plan/Temporary Traffic Control Design
• Knowledge of NCDOT’s Roadway Standard Drawings, Standard Specifications, and the MUTCD
• Experience reading and comprehending Roadway, Drainage, and/or Structural Plans used for Highway Construction Projects
• Experience in Microsoft Office programs such as Word and Excel
• Experience in Micro Station or comparable CADD software

Minimum

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field of engineering from an appropriately accredited institution and three (3) years of progressively responsible experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Grade and Salary Range: NC18 $ 63,927 - $111,871

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.