Transportation Engineer 2 (Engineering) (40 Hour)

The State of Connecticut Department of Transportation (DOT), Bureau of Policy and Planning, has an opening for a Transportation Engineer 2 position in the Office of Strategic Planning and Projects, Intermodal Planning Unit. We are looking for a self-motivated, collaborative professional to join our team.

This Unit plays a critical role in transportation project development and is responsible for performing studies on all modes of transportation that include transit, highway, maritime, freight, and bicycle and pedestrian. This position will be focused primarily on the bike/ped mode. This Unit produces corridor-wide needs assessments and alternatives analysis for these modes of transportation, and develops near and long term implementation plans that can guide Connecticut’s transportation infrastructure improvements over the next 20 years. The studies produce a set of context sensitive solutions to meet the deficiencies and needs identified in the assessment to ensure that projects are sensitive to the needs of the transportation system as well as the communities that they are part of.

This Unit generates comprehensive, statewide planning documents, along with corridor and regional transportation studies, performs project management, reviews and comments on engineering design plans for bicycle and pedestrian elements, and conducts Road Safety Audits to identify safety issues and counter-measures to improve safety and reduce crashes. This Unit works closely with other Bureaus within the Department and with local, State and Federal partners. This involves reviewing, synthesizing, and summarizing state and federal regulatory documents, extensive public speaking, and the presentation of materials to the public, local elected officials, and stakeholders. Possession of a valid driver's license is required.

Examples of Duties:

Prepare written materials, graphic design, maps, assemble and summarize data, and create charts, all in a manner that communicates complex information effectively. Provide project management support including analysis, drafting, reviewing invoices, accounting materials, and draft planning documents prepared by consultants and other staff. Additional duties include the preparation and administration of grants, including supporting materials; review of engineering project plans; creation and maintenance of databases.

In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications and the Preferred Qualifications as listed on the job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application.

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.

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

Due to the volume of applications anticipated, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process. Updates will be provided through your JobAps portal account.

Direct questions pertaining to this recruitment to jennifer.brame@ct.gov. Reference #116199.

In the Department of Transportation and the Connecticut Airport Authority, this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of engineering or related tasks in one or more aspects of transportation engineering projects or studies in the following areas: administration, bridge design, design, drainage, electrical, foundations, hydraulics, maintenance, operations, pavement management, regulation compliance, rehabilitation, research, traffic or utilities.

Acts as a team member in preparation and review of plans and estimates for construction or maintenance of bridges, structures, highways and transportation facilities; performs designs for horizontal and vertical geometry necessary for development of highway design plans, profiles and cross sections; develops necessary coordinate geometry for layout of design plans; prepares and reviews computations for storm drainage systems and culvert designs; assists in project budget preparation, report writing, general planning and administration of unit work from an engineering project coordination and technical stand point; conducts engineering procedural studies; prepares research and administrative reports; plans and oversees highway maintenance; oversees activities of lower grade engineers and technical aides in traffic control and operation studies, designs and analyses; prepares and reviews storm drainage systems and culvert designs and computations for watersheds of 1000 acres and less; performs mathematical calculations in development of flood profiles, synthetic hydrographs, flood routing, energy dissipation, pollution abatement and erosion protection; performs related duties as required.

Considerable knowledge of principles and practices of more than one specialized field 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; considerable skill in use of computer aided design and drafting (CADD) applications; considerable technical skills in preparation of engineering and administrative reports; skill and ability to analyze and evaluate engineering, highway, structural and pavement design, hydraulic and traffic problems and provide effective solutions; interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills; ability to perform complex mathematical calculations; ability to develop and interpret plans and specifications.

A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and two (2) years of experience at the junior working level in a professional transportation engineering or transportation construction engineering capacity.

One (1) year of the General Experience must have been at the junior working level in a professional transportation engineering or transportation construction engineering capacity.  For State employees, this is interpreted at the level of Transportation Engineer 1 (Engineering) or (Construction 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.

Preferred knowledge, experience and skills include: transportation planning tools, concepts and issues; Geographic Information Systems (GIS), graphic design software, statistical analysis software, database design and maintenance, and a working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite of tools. Strong oral and written communication skills are essential. Ability to work collaboratorily in inter-disciplinary teams.

1. Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator's license.
2. Incumbents in this class 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.