Transportation Engineer 3 (Engineering) - Project Engineer

Do you want to be part of a great team of engineers who are shaping the future of Transportation in Connecticut?

 

The State of Connecticut Department of Transportation (DOT) is accepting applications for two Transportation Engineer 3 (Engineering) - Project Engineer positions in the Office of Engineering, Division of Highway Design, Consultant Design, Local Roads and State Highways Sections at our Headquarters in Newington, Connecticut. These positions are full time, 40 hours per week and are in the P-4 (Engineering and Scientific) bargaining unit.

The DOT offers a competitive starting salary and excellent State benefits package including health/dental insurance, generous paid time off, retirement plan, alternate work schedule options and a multitude of other benefits. We also offer the convenience of an on-site, low-cost fitness center, on-site cafeteria, and ample free parking. We are centrally located in Newington with easy access from major highways and by public transportation.

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In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States, available to travel to and attend training, conferences, public meetings, field reviews, etc. both within and outside of normal working hours when necessary, and must have a valid Driver's license.

Applicants must list their valid Driver's license number, expiration date and issuing State, and any other job-relevant licenses or certifications, in the Licenses and Professional Certifications section of their application. Applicants must also include a resume within the "Resume Tab" of their application. Ensure that your application is complete before submitting it. Applicants will be unable to make revisions once their application is submitted into the JobAps system. Applicants who submit and subsequently withdraw their application will not be able to resubmit for the same posting.

NOTE: At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to answer additional questions and/or submit additional documentation which supports their qualifications for this position. These documents may include; cover letters, college transcripts, verification of degree completion, foreign education equivalency reports from a recognized USA accrediting service, proof of licensure, performance appraisals, employment/supervisory references, etc.

Interviews may be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position. The candidate pool resulting from this posting may be used to fill Transportation Engineer 3 (E) vacancies that occur in the Division of Highway Design, Consultant Design, in the next twelve (12) months. Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State Employees which is available at www.ct.gov/ethics.
 
Due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process. Updates will be available through your JobAps portal account.

Should you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment please contact Jackie Ouellette at jackie.ouellette@ct.gov and reference TE3 #115148/109849.

In the Department of Transportation and the Connecticut Airport Authority this class is accountable for acting as a working lead who assists a supervisor in supervising a designated group of employees and/or for performing the most complex engineering or related tasks in one or more aspects of engineering projects or studies in the areas of administration, bridge design, design, drainage, electrical, foundations, hydraulics, maintenance, operations, pavement management, regulation compliance, rehabilitation, research, traffic or utilities.

This position serves as an advanced working level engineer involved in developing, reviewing, and refining concepts for transportation improvements associated with roadway, bridge and enhancement-type transportation improvements on municipal roadway systems and State owned roadways.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Providing direction to consultants and municipalities engaged in the design of transportation construction or reconstruction projects;
• Performing and coordinating technical review of plans, specifications, estimates and related contract documents prepared by consultants and/or municipal forces;
• Defining and analyzing problems through field and office investigations;
• Preparing correspondence, reports and project-related documentation;
• Developing and monitoring project schedules;
• Monitoring project cost estimates and budgets, ensuring compliance with all Federal and State statutes, regulations and guidelines related to transportation design and construction; and,
• Acting as a liaison with Department personnel from various technical disciplines and administrative areas, FHWA, local officials, regional councils of governments and other major stakeholders.

Considerable knowledge of principles and practices involved in transportation engineering such as bridge design, foundations, highway design, transportation facilities design, transportation planning, maintenance, drainage or hydraulics, research, pavement design, pavement management and traffic; knowledge of administrative and financial controls with respect to transportation engineering plans, contracts, projects and reports; considerable knowledge of operational methodologies and established policies; considerable analytical, problem solving and technical report development skills; considerable interpersonal skills; considerable oral and written communication skills; considerable ability to interpret and apply principles of information systems and technologies; ability to analyze plans and estimates; some supervisory ability.

A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and three (3) years of experience in transportation engineering.

One (1) year of the General Experience must have been at the working level in a professional transportation engineering capacity. For state employees this is interpreted at the level of Transportation Engineer 2 (ENGINEERING).

1. Possession of Professional Engineer (PE) licensure from the Department of Consumer Protection State Board of Examiners for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors consistent with C.G.S.§20-302 may be substituted for the Bachelor's degree requirement.

2. Possession of Engineer-In-Training (EIT) licensure from the Department of Consumer Protection State Board of Examiners for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors consistent with C.G.S.§20-302 may be substituted for the Bachelor’s degree requirement.

3. A Master’s degree in engineering may be substituted for one (1) year of the General Experience.

4. Current incumbents in the class of Transportation Engineer 2 (ENGINEERING) who do not possess the degree or certification/licensure qualifications as detailed on this class specification may be considered for promotion to Transportation Engineer 3 (ENGINEERING) upon having three (3) years of experience in transportation engineering. One (1) of the three (3) years' must have been as a Transportation Engineer 2 (ENGINEERING).

• Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices involved in civil and transportation engineering including highway design, construction methods and procedures, and traffic engineering;
• Considerable knowledge of administrative and financial controls and procedures with respect to transportation engineering projects including contracts and agreements;
• Considerable knowledge of established policies and operational methodologies;
• Creative ability in transportation design, including the ability to analyze problems and recommend solutions;
• Knowledge of administrative and financial procedures related to the project development process;
• Considerable interpersonal, oral and written communication skills including presentation and public speaking skills;
• Skill in the use of office software including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint;
• Ability to work as a member of a team;
• Skill in the use of project organization and document control software; and,
• Ability to coordinate work with other Department units, consultants, towns, state and federal agencies to insure project completion.

Additionally, we seek strong work ethic and interest to work in the transportation engineering field. Professional ambition demonstrated by taking the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam and obtaining an Engineer-In-Training (EIT) and/or Professional Engineer (P.E.) license is a plus.

1. Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.

2. Incumbents may be required to travel.

Incumbents in this class may be exposed to some danger of injury or physical harm from highway or construction environments and a moderate degree of discomfort from exposure to year round weather conditions.

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.