State of Connecticut Executive Branch

In a state agency this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of engineering and/or related tasks pertaining to one or more of the following aspects of engineering projects or studies: design, construction, rehabilitation, operation, maintenance, testing and data collection and analysis, planning, research and compliance with regulations.

Performs engineering review, analysis and preparation of plans and specifications; prepares cost estimates or economic analyses; performs engineering studies, inspections and investigations; makes recommendations for corrective action and compliance; conducts tests and collects and analyzes data; performs administrative duties such as report writing and general planning for unit; coordinates with consultants in project development; evaluates adequacy of engineering submissions; serves as representative of agency at public and committee meetings and conferences; provides technical assistance to local, state and federal officials and the public; may testify in hearings and court cases; may plan, review and/or oversee special projects pertaining to engineering issues, data or equipment; performs related duties as required.

Knowledge of and ability to interpret relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations; knowledge of relevant engineering standards, principles and practices; knowledge of data collection and analysis techniques; interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills; ability to prepare, evaluate or review plans, specifications and cost estimates; ability to analyze engineering problems and recommend solutions; ability to utilize computer software; mathematical ability.

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

1. Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.
   
2. 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 construction environments and a moderate degree of discomfort from exposure to year round weather conditions.

1. The classification of Civil Engineer 2 is assigned to Salary Group LS 22a.
   
2. Employees shall proceed through that Salary Group and then shall proceed to the maximum salary of Salary Group LS 23.
   
3. The Job Code is identified as Salary Plan IE in CORE-CT.