Transportation Engineer 3 (Engineering) (40 Hour)

There is a Transportation Engineer 3 (Engineering) position available in the Office of Engineering, Division of Bridges, State Bridge Design. This position is full time, 40 hours per week and is in the P-4 (Engineering and Scientific) bargaining unit.  

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.

Responsibilities of this position may include, but are not limited to: Oversee work of lower level engineers in preparation of bridge study reports through completion of structure plans, specifications and estimates;  supervise, mentor and train lower level engineers; manage project schedules using Microsoft Project; perform complex structural design work; work as a lead project engineer in project administration and technical design/support; leading consultant engineers or bridge design engineers, technicians and clerical personnel in the preparation of calculations, plans, specifications and estimates for construction of bridges; schedule, assign and oversee design crew engineering work; oversee and conduct research on materials incorporated in bridges and miscellaneous structures as well as maintenance and construction methods in the field; maintain and report on project budgets and schedules; perform and oversee load rating analysis for bridges and other structures; prepare design man-hour counter proposals and represent the Department in negotiations with consultants for determined scope of services; assist in project public outreach including preparation and presentations at public information meetings; and other duties as required. The successful candidate(s) must be available to attend public meetings outside of normal working hours, when necessary.

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 principles and practices of civil engineering, structural engineering preferred; considerable interpersonal skills and oral and written communication skills; ability to supervise, evaluate and develop improved performance of junior engineers; ability to coordinate work with other Department units, consultants, towns, state and federal agencies to insure project completion; knowledge of highway and bridge construction methods and materials; ability to analyze bridge and structural design problems and recommend effective solutions; desire to apply bridge management and accelerated bridge construction techniques and software;  skill in the use of project organization and document control software. 

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.

Interviews may be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position. 

 

 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.