Engineering Specialist I

This position with NCDOT offers full State Benefits , competitive salaries and many career development opportunities. This position is located in the Traffic Engineering Unit in the Division 7 Office (Greensboro). The person in this position will conduct traffic engineering investigations such as speed zone studies, intersection surveys for traffic signals, develop plans for signing and/or pavement marking needs, traffic analysis using various software programs, prepare pavement marking and sign installation plans. Additionally, this person will perform travel time studies and communicate with contractors, the general public, and other governmental agencies concerning traffic engineering policies. Must be able to operate computers, accurately read and interpret project plans and inspect contract projects. This person is required to have close visual acuity to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures, viewing a computer terminal, and visual inspections. This person is subject to hazards including a variety of physical conditions such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, and could be subject to extreme hot and cold conditions Applicants must submit an application that clearly reflects work experience that demonstrates the following: Experience planning, developing, scheduling, tracking, and completing projects independently or with limited supervision Customer service experience related to resolving problems that involve explaining complicated engineering concepts to various customer groups Experience applying engineering concepts to solve complex problems Experience working in a team environment to complete assignments Demonstrated ability to read, interpret and produce engineering plans and specifications Additional Expectations Selected applicant will be expected to legally operate a motor vehicle. Safety toe shoes are needed for this position. 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. See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for detail. Associate's degree in an applicable area of engineering technology from an appropriately accredited institution and six years of progressive technician experience; or High School or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and eight years of progressive technician experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Supplemental Contact Information : Lindora Rowell at 336- Applicants 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.