Recruitment #181129-8741FS-001
Location |
Newington, CT
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Date Opened | 11/30/2018 12:00:00 AM |
Salary | $61,421/year |
Job Type | Open to the Public |
Close Date | 12/13/2018 11:59:00 PM |
Architectural Engineers: Do you want to shape the future look of transportation structures in Connecticut? The State of Connecticut's Department of Transportation (DOT) seeks applications for an Architectural Engineer in the Bureau of Engineering and Construction, Facilities Design, at our Newington Headquarters. Current Architectural Engineering students who will be graduating with a Bachelor's Degree in December of 2018 are encouraged to apply.
Facilities Design focuses on vertical construction for the DOT. Architectural Engineers create the layouts of DOT facilities. Architectural Engineers coordinate with Engineers in other disciplines to bring the designs from layout to full design plans. During construction, the Architectural Engineers remain actively involved, reviewing drawing and product submittals, and watching their designs come to life. When the buildings are completed and put into use, the Architectural Engineers can take pride in their participation in creating buildings that will continue to serve the State for many years to come.
The position will be filled as a Transportation Engineer Trainee and will receive training to develop technical Architectural Engineering skills. Transportation Engineer Trainees are eligible for promotion to the target class of Transportation Engineer 1 (Engineering) after successful completion of the one (1) year training program. The position is full time, 40 hours per week and is in the P-4 (Engineering and Scientific) bargaining unit. The DOT offers a competitive starting salary and excellent State benefits package including health/dental insurance, generous paid time off, retirement plan, alternate work schedule options and a multitude of other benefits. We also offer the convenience of an on-site, low-cost fitness center, on-site cafeteria, and ample free parking. We are centrally located in Newington with easy access from major highways and by public transportation.
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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: college transcripts, verification of degree completion, foreign education equivalency reports from a recognized USA accrediting service, licensure, employment/ supervisory references, etc.
In the Department of Transportation and the Connecticut Airport Authority, this class is accountable for receiving training in introductory professional engineering work for the development of technical and professional transportation engineering and transportation construction engineering skills and knowledge in order to qualify for advancement in the field of transportation engineering.
Performs a wide variety of increasingly difficult duties as technical skills are acquired during course of training period.
General knowledge of basic transportation engineering theories, principles and methods; skill in use of drafting and calculating instruments and other computer applications; considerable ability in performing mathematical computations, making neat and accurate drawings and preparing minor design and structural details.
A Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management.
1. Possession of Land Surveyor (LS) licensure or 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 General Experience requirement.
2. Possession of Land Surveyor-In-Training (LSIT) licensure or 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 General Experience requirement.
3. Possession of at least Level III certification, from the National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET), in one of the following Civil Engineering Technology Programs may be substituted for the General Experience requirement:
a. Transportation Construction Inspection Program - Highway Construction Inspection.
b. Construction Materials Testing Program - Asphalt or Concrete.
c. Transportation Program - Highway Materials, Highway Surveys or Highway Construction Inspection
4. Possession of a Level III Survey Technician Certification from the National Society of Professional Surveyors may be substituted for the General Experience requirement.
Incumbents in this class may be exposed to some risk of injury or physical harm from highway, construction site, or on-site environments and a moderate degree of discomfort from 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.