Professional Engineer (Hybrid)

The State of Connecticut Department of Administrative Services (DAS) is seeking applications from qualified individuals for the position of Professional Engineer within the Real Estate and Construction Services (RECS) division.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• A competitive starting salary
• NEW: A Platinum Healthcare Plan, the nation’s best for state employees and dependents, according to a report by Georgetown’s Center on Health Insurance Reform an article by Ellen Andrews, Ph.D., along with comprehensive benefit offerings
• Generous paid time off, including 13 holidays
• Retirement plan options
• A culture that encourages work-life balance
• Working 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 Schedule
• State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loans forgiven after 10 years of service.  Click here for more information.

THE ROLE

A primary function of the Professional Engineer (PE) is to review complex construction documents (project manual and construction drawings) for both minimum standard of professional care as well as compliance with state quality standards for construction. The successful candidate will manage energy related building efficiency improvements, and decarbonization measures. This includes oversight of external design consultants, and supporting internal project management staff with technical issues. In addition, the successful candidate will represent RECS at the interagency Technical Advisory Committee and perform other necessary related duties.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

This position requires active Professional Engineer (PE) licensure from the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection State Board of Examiners for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors consistent with C.G.S.§20-302.

ABOUT US

The Department of Administrative Services consists of several distinct programs. The common purpose linking all of the different programs together is our commitment to providing timely, fair, competent, cost-effective services that address the needs of state agencies, municipalities, private industry, and the public.

TO APPLY

• 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.
• 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. 
• 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.
• Please select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.
• 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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IMPORTANT INFORMATION AFTER YOU APPLY

• This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs). You can access these RQs via an email that will be sent to you after the posting's closing date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section). Your responses to these RQs must be submitted by the questionnaire's expiration date. Please regularly check your email and JobAps Personal Status Board for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders on a daily basis in the event an email provider places auto-notification emails in a user's spam.
• Although applicants will receive correspondence via email, as a backup they are also encouraged to sign on to their Personal Status Board on a daily basis to monitor their status, view all emailed notices and complete tasks required in the recruitment process.
• 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.

In the Department of Administrative Services, Division of Construction Services, this class is accountable for performing as a professional engineer in the execution, design, analysis and coordination of work pertaining to all phases of design and planning for state buildings and institutions.

Performs specialized duties in development of project design and preparation of plans and specifications for state buildings and institutions; coordinates complex engineering systems within overall building design; creates and prepares designs with an understanding of various engineering systems; develops plans and specifications for projects; prepares and coordinates preliminary surveys and planning requirements; recommends engineering systems for complex statewide projects; executes detailed peer reviews of designed systems developed by professional licensed consulting engineers ascertaining appropriateness for use in state buildings as well as proper coordination and accuracy; utilizes professional license by signing, stamping and sealing engineering plans; reviews engineering system estimates and costs for building systems; reviews plans and specifications prepared by subordinates and/or outside engineers for conformance with specifications; analyzes design problems and recommends solutions; performs site inspections to confirm compliance with specifications; assists in developing capital improvement programs and continued maintenance plans; negotiates fees and prepares contracts for consulting engineers; participates in meetings with consultants, agencies and project staff to establish and maintain work schedules and resolve questions; prepares reports and responds to inquiries as necessary; remains current with engineering principles and practices; may also assist in supervising construction projects; performs other related duties as required.

Considerable knowledge of and ability to apply principles, practices and methods of engineering as applied to building construction; considerable knowledge of latest engineering principles, techniques and procedures employed in the engineering field; knowledge of engineering software and computer applications; knowledge of methods and equipment used in engineering construction and of inspection methods used in reviewing such work; knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques relating to construction project management and contract administration; considerable interpersonal skills; considerable oral and written communication skills; considerable ability to analyze and review engineering reports, plans and specifications; considerable ability to interpret and apply principles of information systems and technologies; ability to utilize computer software.

Eight (8) years of experience as a project engineer with full responsibility for the engineering design of major building projects.

1. College training in engineering may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equaling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree program in engineering.
2. A Master's degree in engineering may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.

• Minimum of 8 years preparing contract documents for commercial and institutional projects.
• Experience with energy efficiency design including decarbonization.
• Experience with development and oversight of master planning and pre-design studies relating to the engineering disciplines.
• Experience with document review software such as Bluebeam Revu.
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Project and Microsoft Teams.
• Experience with AutoCAD and Revit drafting software.
• Experience with independently managing multiple project responsibilities and stringent deadlines.

1. Incumbents will be required by the appointing authority to possess and retain appropriate current licenses, permits and/or certifications including a State of Connecticut Professional Engineering license.
2. Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.
3. Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.

Incumbents in this class may be exposed to some risk of injury or physical harm from site environments and to some discomfort from 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.