Salary: $78,579.00 - $153,228.00 Annually
Location : Wake County, NC
Job Type: Permanent Full-Time
Job Number: 25-10098
Department: Dept of Transportation
Division: State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys
Opening Date: 08/26/2025
Closing Date: 9/3/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Class Title: Engineering Supervisor III
Position Number: 60026584
Salary Grade: NC23

Description of Work
This is a repost and previous applicants are still under consideration and do not need to reapply.

Are you ready to take the next step in your career?NCDOT's TSMO Unit currently has an opening for the State ITS Engineer.

This position with NCDOT offers full , competitive salaries, and many career development opportunities.

The Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) & Signals Management Section plans, designs, and implements ITS technologies across North Carolina. We are seeking an Engineering Supervisor III to serve as the State ITS Engineer, responsible for managing ITS Development and Design, Metropolitan Signal Systems, and Signal Communications groups, coordinating with Traffic Systems Operations, and overseeing contract management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise and manage the ITS Group, including the ITS Development and Design, Metropolitan Signal Systems, and Signal Communications squads.
• Lead, supervise, and direct engineering staff and Private Engineering Firms (PEFs) in ITS Group project design, implementation, and field inspections for system testing and acceptance.
• Review and approve plans, project provisions, material submittals, and contract deliverables across various project delivery types (Bid Build, Design-Build, CM/GC, etc.), ensuring adherence to timelines.
• Manage PEF prequalifications, contract scoping, negotiations, and administration to maintain project compliance and efficiency. Evaluate and recommend current and proposed ITS products for inclusion on the ITS & Signals Qualified Products List (QPL).
• Collaborate with the Statewide Traffic Operations Center (STOC), Regional Traffic Management Centers (RTMCs), Highway Divisions, and other agencies to improve transportation system efficiency and reliability.
• Support TSMO by providing feedback and coordination for grant applications to secure local, state, and federal funding for ITS deployments and operational improvements.
• Manage program initiatives, including special assignments that align with unit goals and require adaptable leadership approaches.
• Travel statewide and occasionally nationally as needed.

HYBRID/FLEXIBLE WORK SCHEDULES:

TSMO values work-life balance and trusts our employees to be self-motivated and successful in hybrid/remote roles. We are dedicated to fostering a collaborative and flexible work environment, offering routine office and up to two remote workdays that are conducive to remote flexibility. Telework options are in accordance with the current Telework Pilot Program Policy and subject to change at the discretion of management. If you're eager to contribute to a dynamic workplace, we encourage you to apply!
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:The state of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave (). In addition, is available to eligible employees.Some highlights include:

• One of the best funded pension plan/retirement systems in the nation according to Moody's Investor's Service
• Twelve (12) holidays/year
• One (1) Personal Observance Day
• Fourteen (14) vacation days/year which increase as length of service increases and accumulates year-to-year
• Twelve (12) sick days/year which are cumulative indefinitely
• Longevity pay lump sum payout yearly based on length of service
• 401K, 457, and 403(b) plans
• If you have student loans, becoming a state employee includes eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Visit to learn more.

Learn more about employee perks/benefits:

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To apply for this position, please click the "Apply" link above (on the Government Jobs website) or visit to complete an on-line application.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies
Management prefers applicants that demonstrate the following:

• Contract management experience
• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively in collaboration with diverse stakeholders and to explain complex engineering concepts and related facts in a clear, concise, and organized manner
• Demonstrated ability to work with various NCDOT personnel, municipalities, private engineering firms, and contractors
• Experience with traffic engineering and traffic operations concepts, practices, and theories

Additional Expectations:

• Must be able to legally operate a state vehicle.
• Preference will be given to an individual licensed as a Professional Engineer in North Carolina.
• Proficiency with CADD and GIS mapping is helpful.
• Ability to traverse rough terrain, climb ladders, and ride in a bucket truck as needed.
• Familiarity with various communications technologies used in traffic management center architecture and equipment, including serial, Ethernet, and IP technologies is helpful.

• Experience with ITS devices and signal systems including preparing technical drawings and specifications for ITS, Computerized Traffic Signal Systems, and Signal Communications is helpful.
• Experience designing and/or reviewing utility make-ready plans, fiber optic communications cable routing plans, and ITS plans is helpful.
• Experience in ITS device implementation such as CCTV cameras, Dynamic Message Signs, fiber optic communications networks, Ethernet network systems, and connected and autonomous vehicle technology is helpful.
• Knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) for evaluating Utility Make-Ready and construction plans is helpful.
• Understanding of Traffic Engineering and ITS Architectures, ensuring compliance with the National ITS Architecture as required by Federal Rule 940 (23 CFR Part 940 ) is helpful.

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 for detail.

Bachelor's degree in an applicable field of engineering from an appropriately accredited institution and five (5) years of progressively responsible experience including three (3) years of supervisory 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
Tori Parrish
(919) 814-5041
[email protected]

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.

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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

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Which of the following best describes your level of experience with traffic engineering and traffic operations concepts, practices, and theories?

• None
• Less than 1 Year
• 1-2 Years
• 2-4 Years
• 4-6 Years
• 6 or More Years

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Explain how you have experience with traffic engineering and traffic operations concepts, practices, and theories.
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Which of the following best describes your level of experience preparing, developing, reviewing, and overseeing technical drawings, specifications, and designs?

• None
• Less than 1 Year
• 1-2 Years
• 2-4 Years
• 4-6 Years
• 6 or More Years

05

Explain how you have experience preparing, developing, reviewing, and overseeing technical drawings, specifications, and designs.
06

Which of the following best describes your level of knowledge of contract management, including scoping, negotiating, and administering PEF contracts?

• None
• Basic
• Intermediate
• Thorough

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Explain how you have knowledge of contract management, including scoping, negotiating, and administering PEF contracts.
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Which of the following best describes the level of ability you have demonstrated working with various NCDOT personnel, municipalities private engineering firms, and contractors?

• None
• Basic
• Intermediate
• Thorough

09

Explain how you have demonstrated you have the ability to work with various NCDOT personnel, municipalities private engineering firms, and contractors.
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Which of the following best describes your level of experience supervising permanent employees, contractors and or/ consultants?

• None
• Less than 1 Year
• 1-2 Years
• 2-4 Years
• 4-6 Years
• 6 or More Years

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Explain how you have experience supervising permanent employees, contractors and/or consultants.
Required Question