City Traffic Engineer

Salary: $111,650.00 - $173,058.00 Annually
Location : Raleigh Municipal Building 222 W Hargett St, Raleigh, NC
Job Type: Full-Time
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number:
Department: Transportation Services
Opening Date: 09/28/2026
Closing Date: 10/12/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Work Hours: Monday - Friday; 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Hiring Range: $111,650.00 - $142,303.00

Job Description
This position oversees Raleigh's Traffic Operations Division, which is responsible for the City's Signs and Pavement Markings program as well as the Traffic Signals and Signal Systems program.
About You:

The ideal candidate is a motivated professional engineer with experience in management, transportation engineering, and project management, plus strong communication skills and the ability to explain complex ideas clearly.

Duties and Responsibilities
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight to the three main programs in the division.
• Prepare and manage the operating and capital budgets for all the division's personnel, equipment, tools, materials, and contracts.
• Oversee asset management, performance monitoring, and reporting to ensure all traffic engineering assets are maintained in a state of good repair.
• Develop strategic plans to ensure the traffic control system is the most advanced, efficient, accommodating, and safe for Raleigh residents and commuters, including persons with disabilities.
• Ensure programs are in place to comply with federal and state mandates.
• Assist other divisions and departments with technical expertise and review all projects and plans that impact division assets.
• Collaborate with NCDOT on a weekly basis and coordinate with NCDOT and other regional partners on long-term plans for signal system expansion

Typical Qualifications
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related Engineering field; 5 to 7 years' experience in engineering, construction management or related work

OR

Any equivalent combination of training and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be substituted
Licenses or Certifications:

• Valid North Carolina Class C Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record, or the ability to obtain within 60 days of hire
• Professional Engineering (PE) Registration

Additional Information
Knowledge of:

• Civil engineering principles and practices
• Specialized equipment relevant to area of assignment
• Contract administration and development
• Project management principles and practices
• Strategic planning
• Principles and practices of procurement and budgeting
• Critical thinking and problem-solving methods and practices
• Record keeping
• Data management
• Technical writing
• Modern office practices and procedures including the use of standard office equipment and computer applications such as word processing, databases, and spreadsheet applications
• Supervisory principles, practices and techniques

Skill in:

• Analyzing and facilitating the resolution of complex problems requiring multi-department cooperation
• Providing consultation and serving as a department liaison
• Identifying engineering-related deficiencies and implementing solutions
• Managing and overseeing capital projects, processes and functional operations
• Developing effective work teams and motivating individuals to meet goals and objectives

Ability to:

• Speak before public audiences and conduct presentations
• Work within a group to organize and prioritize work
• Exercise initiative and use sound judgment to solve problems within established parameters
• Problem solve and prioritize tasks while working under the pressure of deadlines
• Provide knowledgeable, technical guidance and advice to City staff, other government agencies, private businesses and citizens
• Work outside of normal work hours

ADA and Other Requirements:

Work Environment and Physical Effort:
Sedentary: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, a negligible amount of force frequently, and/or constantly having to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

Work Environment:
Work is typically performed in an office or similar indoor environment. Employees may occasionally work in an outdoor environment, street environment, construction site, or in a vehicle.

Work Exposures:
Work in this position does not require frequent environmental exposures. Employees may occasionally be exposed to individuals who are hostile or irate.

When you join the City of Raleigh's work family as a full-time employee, your benefits are an important part of your "total rewards". Your benefits impact many aspects of your life including your health, your finances, and the protection of your family. The City provides a comprehensive benefits package as part of our total rewards program to support you through important events in your life, to enhance your life outside work, and to help you plan and prepare for the future.

To find out about the City's benefits package, and other programs, please visit our Employee Benefits page: https://raleighnc.gov/services/jobs-and-volunteering/pay-and-benefits

The City employs temporary and seasonal employees who generally are scheduled to work on a short-term basis. However, if you are hired as a temporary or seasonal employee, or as an intern, you are not eligible for the City of Raleigh's benefits.
01

Please select your highest level of education completed.

• Some high school
• High school diploma (or GED)
• Some college
• Associate's degree
• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree
• PhD or other professional degree

02

How much relevant or comparable work experience do you have in engineering, construction management or related work?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1 to less than 2 years
• 2 to less than 3 years
• 3 to less than 4 years
• 4 to less than 5 years
• 5 to less than 6 years
• 6 to less than 7 years
• 7 to less than 8 years
• 8 to less than 9 years
• 9 to less than 10 years
• 10 years or more

03

Do you have a valid North Carolina Driver's License Class C or the ability to obtain one within 60 days of hire?

• Yes, I currently have a valid NC Driver's License.
• I do not currently have a valid NC Driver's License, but I can obtain one within 60 days of hire.
• No, I do not currently have a valid NC Driver's License and NO, I cannot obtain one within 60 days of hire.

04

Have you ever been terminated or forced to resign from a position?

• Yes
• No

05

If you answered "yes" to being terminated or forced to resign, please provide an explanation and the date.
Required Question