Deputy Traffic Engineer

  • Job Reference: 25-02491
  • Date Posted: 13 March 2025
  • Company: NC Department of Transportation
  • Location: Greensboro, North Carolina
  • Salary: $61,545 to $107,703
  • Bonus/Benefits: Full State Benefits including a Pension!
  • Sector: Engineering, Government & Defence, Government & Defense
  • Job Type: Permanent

Job Description

How to Apply
You MUST apply at https://tinyurl.com/37ywmcxm by March 13.
 
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NEW HIGHER SALARY: $61,545 - $107,707
 
The Challenge
We are looking for an experienced Deputy Traffic Engineer to join our Traffic Services team.
 
In this role you will:
  • Direct the Traffic Engineering team's daily operations, including managing all requests for traffic investigations and supervising junior Engineers, Engineering Specialists, and Engineering Technicians in Traffic Engineering and Operations.
  • Coordinate and conduct field investigations accumulating data and observations related to speed zone studies, traffic ordinances, no parking studies, regulatory signing and intersection improvements.
  • Lead investigations consisting of retrieving crash history using Traffic Engineering Accident Analysis System (TEAAS).  
  • Lead staff in applying traffic engineering principles performing traffic engineering investigations and analysis, making recommendations, and seeking funds for safety and operational improvements.
  • Perform Special Commercial and Access Management reviews.
  • Manage our TODDS, LOGO, Sponsor-A-Highway programs, and Special Event requests.
  • Assist Division Traffic Engineer/Deputy Division Traffic Engineer in the operation and management of traffic services team as required and provide organizational direction and leadership in their absence.
  • Complete performance evaluations of direct reports.
 
What You Bring
  • Knowledge of the principles and practices of Traffic Engineering, the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, and NCDOT Signal Specifications and Geometric Design.
  • NC General Statutes and Administrative Code knowledge.
  • Experience in the operation and timing of Traffic Signals, including signal timing software.
  • Experience tracking operation cost expenditures.
  • Customer service and communications experience with the public, local government officials, and employees, including public meetings and field reviews.
  • Ability to safely perform manual tasks and work outside in any weather, terrain, and hours.
  • Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle.
  • Safety toe footwear.
 
Note
  • We may require registration as a professional engineer by the NC Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors.
 
Education and Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, and
  • 3+ years of relevant experience; or
  • An equivalent combination of education and experience.
 
Questions?
Call me: Lindora Rowell at 336-487-0175.
 
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