Civil Engineer 1 - Traffic Division

Civil Engineer 1 - Traffic Division

Salary

$64,047.11 - $83,261.24 Annually

Location

Hickory, NC

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

200-01313

Department

PS Traffic

Opening Date

10/14/2026

Closing Date

11/6/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Salary Depends on Qualifications

Yes

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Description

This position is responsible for providing professional engineering services for Public Services Traffic Division, and for assisting with citizen concerns. This position reports directly to the Traffic Division Manager. An incumbent in this position may be designated Civil Engineer II.

PLEASE NOTE: Applicants must meet the City criteria for an acceptable driving record.

Salary Depends on Qualifications

Major Duties

• Provides designs on various engineering projects requiring professional licensure, such as street, signal plans, and traffic studies.
• Acts as project manager or team member on various maintenance, design, and construction projects.
• Serves as a member of various committees as assigned.
• Provides engineering designs and cost estimates for other departments.
• Assists in coordinating the activities of city, state, and federal agencies, private contractors, and others involved with city projects.
• Performs traffic studies for traffic calming, signal timing, and other engineering projects.
• Reviews plans to ensure compliance with city and department ordinances and policies.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Qualifications

• Knowledge of city and department policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering.
• Knowledge of local codes and ordinances.
• Knowledge of engineering and surveying practices.
• Skill in planning, organizing, and prioritizing work.
• Skill in performing mathematical computations.
• Skill in the use of a computer.
• Skill in supervision of personnel.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of a baccalaureate degree in a course of study related to the occupational field.
• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid drivers license issued by the State of North Carolina for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
• Licensed as an Engineering Intern or Professional Engineer (for Civil Engineer II).

Supplemental Information

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or while intermittently sitting, standing, stooping, bending, or crouching. The employee occasionally lifts light objects and heavy objects, climbs ladders, uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, and must distinguish between shades of color.

SAFETY SENSITIVE: This position has been identified as safety sensitive. The employee in this position will be part of a random drug testing pool. The methodology for choosing the random test subjects is handled by an outside, impartial, third-party vendor.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work is typically performed in an office and outdoors, occasionally in hot, cold, or inclement weather. The work exposes the employee to noise and machinery with moving parts.

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS: The Traffic Division Manager, City Engineer, and/or Public Works Director assigns work in terms of very general instructions. The supervisor thoroughly checks completed work for compliance with procedures and the nature and propriety of the final results.

GUIDELINES: Guidelines include relevant state and federal laws, city codes and ordinances, city and department policies and procedures, the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, Highway Capacity Manual, AASHTO "Green Book," and the state Department of Transportation standard specifications for roadway design. These guidelines require judgment, selection, and interpretation in application.

COMPLEXITY: The work consists of varied traffic engineering duties. The number of projects pending at one time contributes to the complexity of the work.

SCOPE AND EFFECT: The purpose of this position is to provide professional engineering duties in support of the city. Successful performance helps ensure the proper evaluation and maintenance of traffic signals and other traffic related projects.

PERSONAL CONTACTS: Contacts are typically with co-workers, other city employees, other local government officials, outside engineers, surveyors, architects, contractors, state and federal agency personnel, and the general public.

PURPOSE OF CONTACTS: Contacts are typically to give or exchange information, resolve problems, and provide services.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or while intermittently sitting, standing, stooping, bending, or crouching. The employee occasionally lifts light objects and heavy objects, climbs ladders, uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, and must distinguishes between shades of color.

SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY: This position supervises assigned technical personnel in the performance of traffic engineering projects.

The City of Hickory provides a generous benefit package valued at over 30% of an employees annual salary. Employer provided benefits include:

• 11 paid holidays
• 12 paid sick leave days per year
• Paid vacation
• Health insurance for employees and family members
• Dental and vision insurance
• Employee Assistance Program - 5 FREE visits
• 15.1% contribution per employee to the NC Local Government Retirement System
• Up to 5% matching contribution to 401k
• Free Life insurance of 1.5 times salary up to ($125,000)
• Tuition Assistance Program
• On-site Wellness Clinic
• A selection of voluntary benefits such as additional life insurance, dependent life, short-term disability insurance, accident, and critical illness insurance.
• Employees working in seasonal/part-time positions are not eligible for benefits.*

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Describe your experience in Civil Engineering and/or Traffic and Transportation?

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Please list all degrees and certifications as it relates to this position.

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Employer City of Hickory

Address 76 North Center Street

PO Box 398

Hickory, North Carolina, 28603

Phone 828-323-7421

Website http://hickorync.gov/employment