Traffic Engineering Technician III

Company Info

NC Department of Transportation
Raleigh, NC, United States

Phone: 919.707.4436
Web Site: https://www.ncdot.gov/careers

Company Profile

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Greensboro, NC

42,464 - 74,313

82249

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You MUST apply at https://tinyurl.com/24ahv5hk by Dec 15.

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The Challenge

We are looking for an experienced Engineering Technician join our Division Traffic Engineering team.

In this role, you will:

Perform traffic engineering investigations.
Conduct traffic counts, delay studies, speed studies and other engineering-related studies.
Write speed ordinances for the NC state highway system.
Investigate and recommend school zone ordinances.
Schedule sign and marking activities.
Prepare collision diagrams.
Perform accident analyses.
Inspect roadway modifications using MicroStation and other electronic programs.
Conduct onsite meetings with the public and gather information from phone requests.
Maintain our traffic engineering databases.
Coordinate and develop preliminary project quantity estimates for each project let to contract estimate unit prices of roadway items.
Serve as an inspector for signs and pavement marking projects.

What You Bring

Customer service and communication experience with the public, local government officials, and NCDOT staff, including public meetings and field reviews.
Demonstrated ability to effectively plan, schedule, and execute work assignments with minimal supervision.
Demonstrated ability to read, interpret, and produce engineering plans and specifications.
Experience applying engineering concepts to solve complex problems.
Knowledge of NCDOT maintenance and construction operations is preferred because this position will assist with projects of broad scope.
Ability to incorporate knowledge gained by use of MUTCD, AASHTO & NCDOT standard drawings & specifications to make recommendations relating to Traffic Engineering applications.
Computer skills using software applications to create documents, databases, and spreadsheets.
Ability to read, interpret and explain construction plans, contract provisions, specifications, and reports.
Good communication & supervisory skills to coordinate activities of junior staff.
Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle.

Education & Experience

Associate's degree in Civil Engineering Technology, Survey Technology, or a related field, and
3+ years relevant technician-level experience; or
An equivalent combination of training and experience.

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