STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOBS

Transportation Engineer 3 (Construction Engineering) (40 Hour)

Recruitment #240912-8774FQ-001

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Introduction
Are you a current Department of Transportation employee looking to advance your career within the agency? Do you want to continue to help make commuting and traveling throughout CT safe? If so, read below and apply today!

The State of Connecticut Department of Transportation (DOT) is currently accepting applications from its agency employees to fill Transportation Engineer 3 (Construction Engineering) vacancies in the Bureau of Engineering and Construction in District 5 Construction located in New Haven, CT.



WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

As a state employee, you would continue to have access to the following:

  • Visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview page!
  • The opportunity to continue to work for a Forbes top company - 'Forbes': 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
  • Professional growth and development opportunities
  • A healthy work/life balance to all employees
  • Remain with an award winning agency! CTDOT has been recently awarded the Employer of the Year award by the Connecticut Society of Civil Engineers (CSCE) and named the Women’s Transportation Seminar (WTS) CT Employer of the Year for 2024!


THE TEAM AND ROLE

The Construction Districts are primarily tasked with the contract administration and inspection of various Department construction projects. The individuals in Transportation Engineer 3 (Construction Engineering) roles are assigned in the field to assist and carry out direction from the DOT's Supervising Engineers and Managers in accordance with federal and state statutes, policies, and regulations. They supervise field staff who ensure that the construction work is performed in compliance with the contract plans and specifications.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

  • Monday - Friday
  • Full-time (40 hours per week)
  • First shift
  • Location: District 5, New Haven, CT
  • In the P-4 (Engineering, Scientific and Technical) bargaining unit
  • Hybrid work environment (telework and in office)

Selection Plan

In order to be considered for this job opening you must be a current State of CT employee of the agency listed above for at least six (6) months of full-time service or full-time equivalent service, absent any applicable collective bargaining language, and meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application.

To Apply:

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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 Talent Acquisition Professional listed on this job posting.
  • 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.
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Connect With Us:

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 Frank DeCusati at frank.decusati@ct.gov.

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of Transportation 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 transportation construction engineering projects or studies in the areas of construction, administration, rehabilitation, surveying, testing, materials testing, maintenance or operations.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

  • Oversees a group of engineers and personnel of lower grade in construction of highways or other transportation projects; 
  • Acts as a liaison with consulting engineers; 
  • Trains in-house and consultant inspectors; 
  • Reviews construction final cost estimates and verifies final payments; 
  • Serves as technical advisor for construction projects; 
  • Develops and maintains cost data relative to design, construction and maintenance of highways and bridges; 
  • Prepares comprehensive reports; 
  • Develops and maintains standards and specifications for highways and bridges consistent with technological advances in design, construction and maintenance; 
  • Oversees group of engineers and other personnel conducting preliminary reconnaissance location surveys, preliminary design, estimating and plan preparation or conducting boundary surveys, setting and checking boundary monuments and preparing right-of-way boundary plans; 
  • Oversees chemical and physical testing and analysis and makes recommendations concerning suitability of construction and maintenance materials; 
  • Prepares survey reports and recommendations on highway location; 
  • Performs related duties as required.

WORKING LEAD LEVEL:  

  • As assigned by the supervisor distributes, prioritizes, oversees and reviews unit work; 
  • Provides staff training and assistance; 
  • Conducts or assists in conducting performance evaluations; 
  • Acts as liaison with operating units, agencies, consultant staffs and other outside officials regarding unit policies and procedures; 
  • Recommends policies and standards; 
  • Prepares reports and correspondence; 
  • Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Considerable knowledge of
    • principles and practices involved in transportation construction engineering such as construction, surveys, geodetic surveys and materials testing; 
    • highway construction methods and materials; 
    • operational methodologies and established policies;
  • Knowledge of administrative and financial controls with respect to transportation construction engineering plans, contracts, projects and reports; 
  • Considerable
    • analytical, problem solving and technical report development skills; 
    • interpersonal skills; 
    • oral and written communication skills; 
  • Considerable ability to interpret and apply principles of information systems and technologies; 
  • Ability to analyze plans and estimates; 
  • Supervisory ability. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

One (1) year of the General Experience must have been at the working level in a professional transportation construction engineering capacity. 

NOTE: For state employees this experience is interpreted at the level of a Transportation Engineer 2 (Construction Engineering).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

  • Possession of Land Surveyor (LS) licensure or 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.
  • Possession of Land Surveyor-In-Training (LSIT) licensure or 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.
  • Possession of at least Level III certification in the Civil Engineering Technology-Transportation Program, Highway Construction Inspection or Highway Surveys from the National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) may be substituted for the Bachelor’s degree requirement.
  • A Master’s degree in engineering may be substituted for one (1) year of the General Experience.
  • Current incumbents in the class of Transportation Engineer 2 (Construction 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 (Construction Engineering) upon having three (3) years of experience in transportation construction engineering. One (1) of the three (3) years must have been as a Transportation Engineer 2 (Construction Engineering).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Experience communicating with stakeholders and presenting to large audiences
  • Experience leading others in the administration of a project
  • Experience analyzing and reviewing engineering reports, funding obligations, schedules, estimates, change orders, time extensions, shop drawings, project closeouts as well as plans, and specifications related to highway, traffic, drainage or structure construction
  • Experience with resolving project disputes, claims, and complaints in a timely manner
  • Experience analyzing design issues and determining and implementing effective solutions
  • Experience using AASTHOWare Project, COMPASS, and the MS Office Suite

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Incumbents may be required to possess appropriate certification from the NorthEast Transportation Training and Certification Program (NETTCP). 
  • Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license. 
  • Incumbents 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

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.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.




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