Recruitment #190412-8839FE-001
Location |
Newington, CT
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Date Opened | 4/13/2019 12:00:00 AM |
Salary | $67,346.09* - $97,227.20/year |
Job Type | Open to the Public |
Close Date | 4/27/2019 11:59:00 PM |
The State of Connecticut Department of Transportation (DOT) is accepting applications for a Transportation Engineer 2 (Engineering) position in the Division of Facilities and Transit, AEC Applications Unit, which will be based in our Newington, CT Headquarters building. This position is in the Office of Engineering. This position is full time, 40 hours per week and is in the P-4 (Engineering and Scientific) bargaining unit.
The AEC Applications section works to continually improve project delivery efficiency and effectiveness through support services by researching, developing, implementing and managing digital computer-aided engineering and construction applications; including, but not limited to, project management solutions, infrastructure design solutions, digital workflows, GIS tools and electronic design standards.
The selected candidate will act as a team member in the development, implementation, and management of CAD for the Department of Transportation. Responsibilities of the position may include, but are not limited to: researching and developing new design software to be used by in-house and consultant designers, maintaining the CTDOT CAD workspace for various software applications including but not limited to OpenRoads Designer, OpenBridge Designer and MicroStation, prepare CAD related documentation for use by In-house and consultant designers, teach CAD related training courses, provide CAD support for in-house and consultant designers, and coordinate software training needs for In-house designers.
This position will provide support and be exposed to all of the Engineering Units in the Department. The selected candidate must have experience with Bentley Microstation and O365. A valid driver’s license and availability to attend meetings or training outside of normal working hours may be required. Some travel and field work may be required.
*Incumbents entering this class shall be placed in Salary Group FS 23a, step 4.
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 2 (Engineering) vacancies that occur at the Department of Transportation, Bureau of Engineering and Construction, AEC Applications Section, in the next twelve (12) months. 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.
Due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process. Updates will be provided through your JobAps portal account.
Should you have questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Jackie Ouellette at jackie.ouellette@ct.gov. Reference: TE2 AEC Applications #31468
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).
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.