Engineer III Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/northcarolina/jobs/newprint/4852720) Apply  Engineer III Salary $67,852.00 - $118,741.00 Annually Location Wake County, NC Job Type Permanent Full-Time Job Number 25-02860 Department Dept of Transportation Division Secretary Opening Date 03/03/2025 Closing Date 3/14/2025 11:59 PM Eastern Job Class Title Engineer III Position Number 60029239 Salary Grade NC20 + Description + Benefits + Questions Description of Work This position with NCDOT offers fullState Benefits (https://oshr.nc.gov/state-employee-resources/benefits) , competitive salaries and many career development opportunities. The Planning Unit of the NCDOT Transportation Planning Division located in Raleigh, NC is seeking an experienced transportation engineer to work with planning organizations in the Western Piedmont (Greater Charlotte and Triad) Planning Regin, and it is anticipated that this position would likely be assigned to work with the Burlington-Graham Metropolitan Planning Organization and the Winston-Salem Area Transportation Planning Organization. The planning group has responsibility for providing transportation planning expertise for MPOs, RPOs, and multiple counties and municipalities in the region; developing coordinated long range comprehensive transportation plans; and administration of state and federal funds provided to local governments for transportation planning. Work includes the development of transportation plans that serve as a guide for policies and development, forecasting, deficiency analysis, and recommendations. One should be able to plan, schedule, and conduct complex engineering work and convey findings in oral and report form. One should be able to work with a high level of autonomy, solving complex problems and presenting an array of topics to various audiences. Must have a strong knowledge of the transportation planning process and federal and state requirements for the MPOs and RPOs, respectively. Travel to the local area is also a required part of this job. The applicant should have a thorough knowledge of the technical aspects of transportation systems planning, travel demand modeling using TransCAD, ArcGIS/ArcGIS Pro, air quality analysis, capacity deficiency analysis, traffic forecasting, alternative modes of transportation, environmental constraints, and other project planning principles. Applicants must be able to work with a high degree of accuracy and have good technical writing and oral communication skills. Most work is done in Raleigh office with occasional evening or overnight meetings (<20%). This position requires the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. Must be able to work and communicate with internal and external customers in a professional manner. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies Applicants must submit an application that clearly reflects work experience that demonstrates the following: + Experience in any of the following: transportation planning, project development, traffic forecasting, environmental engineering, or traffic engineering. + Experience or training in any of the following: evaluating data, traffic trends, or data projections. + Experience or training in computer applications and operations (Microsoft Office, GIS, TransCAD, etc.). + Experience communicating information in written and oral format. + Experience interacting with any of the following: state, federal, regional, local governments, and/or planning organizations. + The position must be knowledgeable of the organization and operation of NCDOT and the Transportation Planning Division. Additional Expectations: Registration as a professional engineer and/or experience in transportation planning is preferred. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements 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. Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field of engineering from an appropriately accredited institution and four (4) years of progressively responsible experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Necessary Special Qualification May require registration as a professional engineer by the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors. Supplemental and Contact Information Chris Moore, 919-707-0903 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. NOTE: For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments: There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types. For permanent and time-limited appointments: Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation. 01 I understand in order to be qualified for this position, the description of my work experience must clearly reflect the required education and experience as well as the posted knowledge, skills and abilities for this position. I have included all of this information within my application. (If you haven't completed the application requirements, please return to your application to finish it before submitting your application.) + Yes + No 02 Which of the following best describes your level of experience in any of the following: transportation planning, project development, traffic forecasting, environmental engineering, or traffic engineering? + None + Less than 1 Year + 1-2 Years + 2-3 Years + 3-4 Years + 4 or More Years 03 Explain how you have experience in any of the following: transportation planning, project development, traffic forecasting, environmental engineering, or traffic engineering. 04 Which of the following best describes your level of experience in or training in any of the following: evaluating data, traffic trends, or data projections? + None + Less than 1 Year + 1-2 Years + 2-3 Years + 3-4 Years + 4 or More Years 05 Explain how you have experience in or training in any of the following: evaluating data, traffic trends, or data projections. 06 Which of the following best describes the level of experience in or training in computer applications and operations (Microsoft Office, GIS, TransCAD, etc)? + None + Less than 1 Year + 1-2 Years + 2-3 Years + 3-4 Years + 4 or More Years 07 Explain how you have experience in or training in computer applications and operations (Microsoft Office, GIS, TransCAD, etc). 08 Which of the following best describes your level of experience communicating findings and recommendation to others? + None + Less than 1 Year + 1-2 Years + 2-3 Years + 3-4 Years + 4 or More Years 09 Explain how you have experience communicating findings and recommendation to others. 10 Which of the following best describes your level of experience interacting with any of the following: state, federal, regional, or local governments or planning organizations? + None + Less than 1 Year + 1-2 Years + 2-3 Years + 3-4 Years + 4 or More Years 11 Explain how you have experience interacting with any of the following: state, federal, regional, or local governments or planning organizations. 12 Which of the following best describes your level of experience in the knowledge about the organization and operation of NCDOT and the Transportation Planning Division? + None + Less than 1 Years + 1-2 Years + 2-3 Years + 3-4 Years + 4 or More Years 13 Explain how you have experience in the knowledge about the organization and operation of NCDOT and the Transportation Planning Division. 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