Project Engineer (Structural) - Facilities Design

The State of Connecticut Department of Transportation (DOT) is accepting applications for a Project Engineer (Structural) - Facilities Design, which will be based in our Newington, CT Headquarters building. This position is in the Office of Engineering, Division of Facilities and Transit, Facilities Design section. This position is full time, 40 hours per week and is in the P-4 (Engineering and Scientific) bargaining unit.  The official State job classification for this position is Transportation Engineer 3 (Engineering).

In order to be considered for this job opening, you must be a current employee of the Department of Transportation, who has permanent state status, and meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening.  You must specify your qualifications on your application. 

The successful candidate must be available to attend public meetings outside of normal working hours, when necessary. Occasional travel for training or conferences may be required. A valid motor vehicle operator's license is required.

Applicants must include a resume within the "Resume Tab" of their application. Ensure that your application is complete before submitting it. Applicants will be unable to make revisions once their application is submitted into the JobAps system.

NOTE: At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which supports their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: performance appraisals, cover letters, college transcripts, verification of degree completion, foreign education equivalency reports from a recognized USA accrediting service, licensure, employment/supervisory references, etc.

Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position. The candidate pool resulting from this posting may be used to fill Transportation Engineer 3 (Engineering) vacancies that occur at the Department of Transportation, Bureau of Engineering and Construction, Division of Facilities and Transit, Facilities Design Section, in the next twelve (12) months.

Direct questions pertaining to this recruitment to Jackie Ouellette at jackie.ouellette@ct.gov.  Reference: TE3 Facilities #29983

Due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process.

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 may include, but are not limited to: Oversee work of lower level engineers in the preparation of study reports through the completion of structure plans, specifications and cost estimates for low-rise buildings and other vertical structures; Supervise, mentor and train lower level engineers; Manage project schedules using computer software; Perform complex structural design work in concrete, masonry, steel and timber; Work as a lead project engineer in project administration and technical design/support; Review the work of consultant engineers assigned to CT-DOT projects; Schedule, assign and oversee design crew engineering work; Oversee and conduct research on materials incorporated in projects; Coordinate with the general contractor in regards to construction methods in the field as necessary; Coordinate with the architectural and other engineering disciplines for the proper execution of design and construction; Prepare design man-hour counter proposals and represent the Department in negotiations with consultants to determine the scope of services; Assist in project public outreach including preparation and presentations at public information meetings; Review contractor's shop drawings; Computer-draft project's working drawings and other duties as required.

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 and structural engineering, 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 building and vertical construction methods and materials; ability to analyze building structural design problems and recommend effective solutions.

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.

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.

Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State Employees which is available at www.ct.gov/ethics.