Transportation Engineer 2 (Engineering)
Highway Design, Bridge Design and Traffic Engineering
Recruitment #230831-8839FO-001
| Location |
Newington, CT
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|---|---|
| Date Opened | 9/6/2023 12:00:00 AM |
| Salary | $89,018* - $114,967/year (*Employees new to state service start at the minimum) |
| Job Type | Open to the Public |
| Close Date | 10/2/2023 11:59:00 PM |
Introduction
The State of Connecticut, Department of Transportation (DOT), is now accepting applications for Transportation Engineer 2 (Engineering) positions in the Bureau of Engineering and Construction, Office of Engineering, Divisions of Highway Design, Bridge Design and Traffic Engineering, at our Headquarters in Newington!
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
- A competitive starting salary
- Excellent state benefit package, including health and dental coverage
- Generous paid time off including 13 holidays per calendar year
- Retirement plan options
- Professional growth and development opportunities
- Tuition reimbursement
- Alternate work schedule options
- Hybrid work environment opportunities (combination of on-site and remote work)
- A culture that encourages work-life balance
- On-site low-cost fitness center, on-site cafeteria and Electric Vehicle (EV) charging
- Ample free parking with easy access from major highways or by public transportation
- Work for a Forbes top company: State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023 – State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedules
- Work for Connecticut Society of Civil Engineers (CSCE’s) Employer of the Year!
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
- Full Time, 40 hours per week
- Monday through Friday
- Location: Newington
- Applicants must be available to travel for training, conferences, meetings, field reviews, etc.
- A valid motor vehicle operator's license is required and must be maintained
- Design exciting projects that positively impact our communities
- Collaborate with experienced, licensed professionals
- Contribute to providing safe and efficient transportation improvements for the traveling public
- Pilot new techniques and durable materials
- Develop efficient project delivery methods and tools
- Problem solve, recommend, and implement effective solutions in a timely manner
- Implement Transportation Asset Management principles
- Utilize computer software such as Microstation, Bluebeam, OpenRoads, OpenBridge Modeler, and Microsoft Office
- Showcase your oral, written, organizational, and interpersonal skills
THE ROLE
The DOT has challenging openings for engineers in:
- Highway Design
- Traffic Engineering
- Bridge Design
OUR MISSION
At the DOT, our missions is to provide a safe and efficient intermodal transportation network that improves the quality of life and promotes economic vitality for the State and the region. Learn more about our mission, vision and values here. Visit our website to learn more about the Connecticut DOT!
ABOUT US
In the State Highway Design Unit, engineers perform in-house design to solve transportation problems. Typically acting as the prime designer, they will develop design alternatives and lead coordination with support units such as Traffic Engineering and Bridge Design. Engineers must balance improvements against environmental, historic, cultural, community, aesthetic, and economic impacts. Engineers in State Highway Design develop projects that improve the safety, capacity, and efficiency of the State’s transportation system and find solutions to challenging roadway and multi-modal improvement problems. They develop design alternatives into contract plans, specifications, and construction estimates, provide technical guidance on elements such as roadway geometry, roadside safety, and highway drainage, and they also coordinate roadway improvements with stakeholders such as municipal leaders, neighborhood groups, businesses, and homeowners.
Engineers in the Division of Bridges work with a variety of transportation structures. They provide lead or support services in the development of capital projects as well as inspection of in-service structures. They use advanced analysis software and CADD technology to prepare designs including geometrics, drainage, structural analysis including load ratings, creating bid documents for traffic, roadway and railroad structures, as well as bridge rehabilitations or replacements, and develop specifications and cost estimates. They administer projects from project concept, through design including coordinating permits, and coordinating with municipalities and utilities, then follow the project through to construction. During construction, they review contractor developed drawings to facilitate construction, ensure contract compliance and provide support to address construction complications. Bridge engineers also perform structure inspections assuring safety, capacity and efficiency of the State’s bridge infrastructure as well as carry out detailed geotechnical analysis and hydraulic analysis and review analysis done by outside parties. In addition, bridge engineers manage projects and programs designed by consultant firms.
Engineers in the Division of Traffic Engineering work on a wide variety of projects and programs, ranging from designing traffic signals and computerized traffic signal systems to reviewing major commercial developments for their effects on roadway operations. Our engineers test and deploy emerging technologies to improve traffic flow and reduce emissions, and implement improvements for bicyclists and pedestrians. They also conduct studies and perform traffic flow analyses to improve safety and minimize travel delays for the public. Our traffic safety engineers use a data driven approach to implement new and innovative solutions across the roadway network proven to save lives and reduce serious injuries.
Positions may also be available in other program areas. Visit our website to learn more about the Connecticut DOT!
Watch the video below to learn what Transportation Engineers do at the Connecticut DOT!
Selection Plan
- In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on this job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application.
- The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
- Ensure that your application is complete and detailed before submitting it. In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process. You will not be able to make revisions once your application is submitted into the JobAps system.
- In order to receive educational credits toward qualification for this job posting, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the recruiter listed on this job posting.
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- All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period. It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests should be made to DAS.SHRM@ct.gov.
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- Note: At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: a cover letter, resume, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency.
- Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position.
- The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)
In the Department of Transportation and the Connecticut Airport Authority, this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of engineering or related tasks in one or more aspects of transportation engineering projects or studies in the following areas: administration, bridge design, design, drainage, electrical, foundations, hydraulics, maintenance, operations, pavement management, regulation compliance, rehabilitation, research, traffic or utilities.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
As a Transportation Engineer 2 (Engineering), you will perform a full range of engineering work within your assigned discipline.
Examples of Duties include:
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
Considerable knowledge of principles and practices of more than one specialized field 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; considerable skill in use of computer aided design and drafting (CADD) applications; considerable technical skills in preparation of engineering and administrative reports; skill and ability to analyze and evaluate engineering, highway, structural and pavement design, hydraulic and traffic problems and provide effective solutions; interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills; ability to perform complex mathematical calculations; ability to develop and interpret plans and specifications.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE
A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and two (2) years of experience in a professional transportation engineering or transportation construction engineering capacity.
Note: For State employees, one (1) year of experience must have been at the level of Transportation Engineer 1 (Engineering) or (Construction Engineering).
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED
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.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Three or more years of engineering design experience in the transportation industry
- Engineer-In-Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer (P.E.) license
- Experience coordinating effectively with other Department units, consultants, towns, state and federal agencies
- Experience with relevant federal, state, agency and bureau manuals, policies, and procedures
- Experience using Office365, Microsoft Project, Compass and other discipline-related applications and modeling software
- Experience with oral and written communication skills
- Experience in project organization and document control
- Experience with development and administration of Federally funded projects
- Experience reviewing planning studies and encroachment permits
- Experience analyzing problems and recommending effective solutions for engineering related issues
- Experience preparing and reviewing technical reports and documents
- Experience presenting information to diverse populations including officials, peers, members of the public and small and large groups
- Experience leading people and managing tasks, including influencing staff in higher level positions to achieve common goals
- Experience working independently, being self-motivated and taking ownership of assignments
- Possession of an engineering degree in a position-relevant area (i.e. Electrical Engineering degree for position in Electrical Engineering)
- Experience analyzing bridge and structural design problems and recommending effective solutions
- Experience with bridge management, accelerated bridge construction, and innovative bridge design and inspection techniques and materials
- Experience with hydrologic and hydraulic engineering as it applies to transportation projects for candidates seeking a position in Hydraulics and Drainage
- Experience with geotechnical engineering as it applies to transportation projects for candidates seeking a position in Soils and Foundations
- Experience with traffic engineering including traffic control signals, signal systems, roadway signing, pavement markings, maintenance and protection of traffic, operational analysis, and safety evaluations
- Experience developing, analyzing, and reviewing plans, specifications, and estimates for federally-funded traffic engineering projects
- Experience developing traffic control related specifications, guide details, and standards
- Experience reviewing traffic operational analysis reports and models
- Experience handling traffic control issues during construction
- Experience with Office of State Traffic Administration procedures
- Experience applying state and federal standards for traffic control devices
- Experience with Office of State Traffic Administration Major Traffic Generator reviews
- Experience using CADD to develop 3D models
- Experience using references such as the Highway Design Manual, AASHTO Green Book, Roadside Design Guide, and MUTCD
- Experience drafting formal correspondence
- Experience with construction methodologies and constructability
- Experience developing and analyzing plans, specifications, and estimates for federally-funded highway engineering projects
- Experience with Department policies, procedures, and design practices that impact scope and project delivery
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
1. Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator's license.
2. Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.
WORKING CONDITIONS
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.
Conclusion
The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.
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