Engineering Project Coordinator #2205-230200-01

The Charlotte Department of Transportation (CDOT) includes a talented staff of over 450 employees organized into five divisions with an operating budget of $67 million. CDOT develops and maintains a dynamic multi-modal transportation system across 300+ square miles that includes more than 5,300 lane miles of streets, 850+ traffic signals, 2,250 miles of sidewalks, 190 miles of bicycle facilities, and 200,000 traffic signs.

Charlotte is the 15th largest city in the country with a population of over 850,000 in a metropolitan region of 2.3 million. Charlotte enjoys a vibrant, balanced economy that encompasses many sectors and companies that help make Charlotte’s economy one of the strongest in the nation.

CDOT is recruiting for an experienced traffic engineering position in the Implementation Section of the Engineering and Operations Division of CDOT. This is a unique and exciting opportunity to support Charlotte’s fast-paced growth.

The position is responsible for a variety of transportation related work that primarily focuses on design/implementation of traffic signals, traffic control on construction projects, and bridge-related maintenance. Responsibilities include but are not limited to development of plans, preparation of cost estimates, development/refinement of project special provisions, overall management of small or routine maintenance and/or construction projects, field investigations, and coordination with other sections, divisions or departments. This position requires field experience in areas such as roadway construction, signalization, utility relocation and bridge maintenance.

The Implementation Project Coordinator will demonstrate a high level of independent judgment, critical thinking and the ability to plan, prioritize and manage day-to-day activities. Strong candidates will be leaders who work well both independently and in a collaborative environment.

• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences using tact, active listening, respect, and calmness. 
• Ability to exhibit and model good customer service skills. 
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships by being proactive and diplomatic with other city employees, outside agencies and the public, both verbally and in writing.
• Act as a public advocate while enforcing good traffic/transportation engineering standards for access, safety, design, construction, and improved traffic operations. 
• Ability to use engineering, asset management, and financial software packages such as AutoCAD or MicroStation, Microsoft Office Suite, Cityworks, and Munis. 
• Ability to relate engineering principles to land use and city planning principles and exhibit considerable knowledge of modern transportation engineering methods and techniques. 
• Ability to facilitate and provide leadership for staff, committees, and citizen groups.
• Ability to build consensus, empower employees, be flexible and manage conflict as well as meet deadlines.

• EIT or PE cert
• 2 years of experience 

• Bachelor's Level Degree in Civil Engineering with an emphasis in transportation engineering or planning and one (1) year of relevant experience.
• Or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the essential job duties

• $68,043.009 - $85,054.00 / Year; Commensurate with experience

The City’s Background Check Policy requires background checks to be conducted on final internal or external candidate(s) applying for any position with the City of Charlotte. The type of information that will be collected as part of a background check includes, but is not limited to: reference checks, social security verification, education verification, criminal conviction record check, and, if applicable, a credit history check, sex offender registry and motor vehicle records check.

Background checks must be in compliance with all federal and state statutes, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The checks must be consistent with the guidelines set forth by these laws requiring organizations to obtain a candidate’s written authorization before obtaining a criminal background report, motor vehicle records check or credit report; and to properly store and dispose of information derived from such reports.

Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug-screening test and physical examination. During the selection process, candidates may be asked to take a skills test, and/or participate in other assessments.

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