Transportation Engineer-III​/Corridor Development Engineer- Division 4

Agency Dept of Transportation Division State  Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys Job Classification Title Engineer III (NS)
Position NumberGradeNC
20

About UsIt’s 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 This is a repost. Previous applicants must reapply to be considered.

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.

The Division Corridor Development Engineer serves as a key liaison between NCDOT and Metropolitan and Rural Planning Organizations, using their knowledge of NCDOT funding along with the needs defined in long-range transportation plans to formulate strategies for funding needed projects.

This position collaborates with Planning Organizations to evaluate long-range plans and identify projects best suited for submission to the Strategic Transportation Investments (STI) Prioritization system, as well as to identify candidates for funding opportunities outside the STI process. In addition, this role also supports and champions the development, advancement, and updating of Comprehensive Transportation Plans (CTPs), serving as a key bridge between the Transportation Planning Division (TPD), Divisions, and Planning Organizations to proactively advance outdated plans and help manage and deliver timely updates.

This position will support the development, advancement, and updating of Comprehensive Transportation Plans (CTPs) through coordination with the Transportation Planning Division (TPD), Divisions, and Planning Organizations.

The Corridor Development Engineer will actively participate in complex engineering studies to support the evaluation and prioritization of transportation improvements identified in the long-range transportation plan. This involvement may include contributing to the development of design concepts and performing traffic engineering analyses. These studies aim to determine the type and scope of improvements needed, estimate project costs, assess the potential for securing funding, and provide a preliminary evaluation of possible environmental impacts associated with proposed projects.

This position reports to the Corridor Development Unit Manager within the Transportation Planning Division and is based in the Division 4 Office (509 Ward Blvd, Wilson, NC 27895). The role primarily supports Rural Planning Organizations and smaller Metropolitan Planning Organizations within Division 4, as well as the Kerr-Tar RPO in Division
5. Occasional travel is required within the Division, to NCDOT’s central office in Raleigh, and to other locations for meetings, training, and conferences.

For this position registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of North Carolina is preferred.

The successful applicant for this position must have the ability to attain competency in SAP-based financial and project management tools and applications.

Knowledge

Skills and Abilities

/Management Preferences Salary Grade and Salary Range : NC 20 $ 70,478.00 - $Management prefers applicants with the following:

Experience in the areas of transportation planning or project development or traffic forecasting.

Experience evaluating data, traffic trends, or data projections.

Experience with computer applications and operations (Microsoft Office, ArcGIS, TransCAD, etc.).Experience interacting with state, federal, regional, or local governments or planning organizations.

Considerable knowledge of NCDOT programming, planning, scheduling, and funding procedures.

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.…