Description

Do you want to be part of great team of engineering professionals working to optimally manage Connecticut's bridges and structures? 
If so, read below and apply today!

The State of Connecticut, Department of Transportation (DOT) is now accepting applications for an exciting Transportation Supervising Engineer (Engineering) opportunity in the Bureau of Engineering and Construction, Division of Bridges, Bridge Preservation Program!
 
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

- Visit our State Employee Benefits Overview page!
- Professional growth and development opportunities.
- A healthy work/life balance to all employees.
- Work for 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 convenience of an on-site, low-cost fitness center, on-site cafeteria, and Electric Vehicle (EV) charging at our Newington, CT, Headquarters facility. All CTDOT facilities have ample free parking with easy access from major highways and by public transportation.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

- First Shift.
- Monday - Friday.
- Full Time, 40 hours per week
- Hybrid (in-office/telework) may be available.
- Location: CTDOT Headquarters in Newington, CT.
- As needed operationally, this recruitment may be used to fill other positions within the Division of Bridges.

THE ROLE
The newly created Bridge Preservation Program will focus on delivering projects and coordinating maintenance work that ensures the bridges in “Good” and “Fair” condition remain in a State of Good Repair. The program aims to extend the service life of bridges, reduce life-cycle costs, and optimize funding for preservation work offering an opportunity to move away from reactive repairs to proactive stewardship of our bridges. In addition, the program will be structured to work closely with Bridge Operations to ensure maintenance work conducted is aligned with asset management principles.

This Transportation Supervising Engineer position is anticipated to supervise the new Bridge Preservation Program crew, which will currently be assigned under the Rail Bridges and Structures unit. Transportation Supervising Engineers oversee work of engineers, technicians and other technical and/or clerical personnel, and assist other CTDOT operating units, consulting engineers, municipalities, and other outside officials and agencies by developing and/or making recommendations on bridge design standards; preparing reports, recommendations and correspondence; supervising office functions for design projects; supervising preparation of comprehensive technical reports and related correspondence; making oral presentations at public information meetings and hearings; and reviewing work of consultant engineers.

APPLICATION DETAILS
Please list your Driver's license number, expiration date, and issuing State, Professional Engineer (PE) license number and expiration date, and any other job-relevant licenses or certifications you hold, in the Licenses and Professional Certifications section of your application.

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.
Applicants must be available to travel to and attend trainings, conferences, public meetings, field reviews, emergency responses, etc., both within and outside of normal working hours, when necessary. A valid driver’s license is required and must be maintained.

ABOUT US
As one of Connecticut’s largest State agencies, DOT employs approximately 3,300 individuals statewide in five distinct bureaus. It is the DOT's mission to improve quality of life through transportation. We have a significant transportation infrastructure system that is essential to maintaining mobility for Connecticut residents and businesses and supporting economic and community development while preserving environmental and cultural resources. The Department of Transportation is committed to cultivating a diverse staff that is representative of the communities we serve. Applications from individuals having diverse backgrounds and life experiences are strongly encouraged.

We are looking for energetic and driven team players who are passionate about serving the public and about the work we do within the DOT and Division of Bridges, to deliver our mission. 

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE
Eight (8) years of experience in transportation engineering.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE
One (1) year of the General Experience must have been as an engineer with lead responsibility for complex transportation engineering projects in bridge design, drainage, electrical, foundations, traffic, facilities design, highway design, research, utilities or hydraulics.  NOTE: For state employees this experience is interpreted at the level of a Transportation Engineer 3 (Engineering).

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

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