State of Connecticut Executive Branch

Design Engineer 3 (Mechanical) (35 Hour) (7162ES)

$44.00-$60.35 Hourly / $3,079.58-$4,224.10 BiWeekly /
$80,377.00-$110,249.00 Yearly

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In a state agency this class is accountable for acting as a working lead and/or for performing the most complex tasks in an area of mechanical engineering.

GUIDELINES FOR JOB CLASS USE

  • WORKING LEAD: Incumbents in this class report to a supervisory class and are assigned full time lead responsibilities for a unit having a minimum of two (2) other engineers as well as technical and clerical staff while performing unit work activities. Assigned lead responsibilities may include supervisory type activities outlined below in the Examples of Duties. For supervisory type duties performed by a working lead the final "sign off" authority is vested in the supervisory level employee to whom the lead employee reports.
  • MOST COMPLEX TASKS WITHIN A UNIT: Incumbents in this class perform work that clearly exceeds the norm and includes a concentration of highly advanced functions within assigned disciplines. Class use is on a limited or exceptional basis.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the general supervision of an employee of higher grade.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Leads design engineers of lower grade and consultants as assigned.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

For engineering projects and audits involving heating, ventilating, air conditioning systems, forced and induced draught fans, steam and high temperature water generating and distribution installations, steam turbines and internal combustion engines for electric power generation and mechanical drives, plumbing systems, elevators, heat exchange and utilization, temperature controls, refrigeration systems and pumps and pumping equipment: 

  • Oversees, analyzes and interprets reports and test results; 
  • Prepares design drawings, specifications and cost estimates; 
  • Reviews drawings and specifications and determines adequacy; 
  • Oversees and cooperates with consultants in developing projects; 
  • Evaluates merits of engineering submissions; 
  • Performs energy audits; 
  • Makes recommendations concerning cost saving measures regarding state buildings; 
  • May act as technical expert on matters pertaining to a professional licensing board or commission; 
  • Performs related duties as required. 

WORKING LEAD: 

  • 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 staff and other outside officials regarding unit policies and procedures; 
  • Recommends policies and standards; 
  • Prepares reports and correspondence; 
  • May act as technical expert on matters pertaining to a professional licensing board or commission; 
  • Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Considerable knowledge of principles of thermodynamics, hydraulics, mechanisms and flow and control equipment of liquids and gases and applied mechanics; 
  • Knowledge of engineering drafting; 
  • Skills
    • interpersonal skills; 
    • oral and written communication skills; 
  • Considerable ability to analyze and interpret reports and test results; 
  • Ability to
    • prepare or review specifications and cost estimates; 
    • evaluate merits and determine adequacy of engineering submissions; 
    • utilize computer software; 
    • lead.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Seven (7) years of experience performing mechanical engineering design.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

College training in 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.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

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

WORKING CONDITIONS

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.

JOB CLASS DESIGNATION

Classified/Competitive

OCCUPATIONAL GROUP

(11)-Engineering

BARGAINING UNIT

(15)-ENG, SCIEN, TECH P-4

EEO

(2)-Professional

SALARY INFORMATION

ES 26

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.

CANCELLATION CLAUSE

This replaces the existing specification for the class of Design Engineer 3 (Mechanical) (35 Hour) in Salary Group ES 26 approved effective July 26, 2023. (Reviewed in accordance with Connecticut General Statutes. Revised to modernize format and text) Final No. 25-052

EFFECTIVE DATE

03/05/2025
CLASS: 7162ES; EST: 1/15/1988; REV: 3/13/2025;