Transportation Engineer 3 (Engineering) (40 Hour)

The State of Connecticut Department of Transportation (DOT) invites applications for a Transportation Engineer 3 (Engineering) position within the Bureau of Public Transportation, Office of Rail in Newington. This position reports to a Transportation Supervising Engineer and assists in the management of the Bureau of Public Transportation, Railroad Bridge Safety and Management Program, as well as compliance with demands of the Let's Go CT program and Federal Railroad Bridge Safety Standards. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week.

Applicants must include a resume within the "Resume Tab" of their application. Candidates who already applied for Transportation Engineer 3 under previous Recruitment #190617-9108FE-001 are still being considered and should NOT reapply.

In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum 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. Applicants who submit and subsequently withdraw their application will not be able to resubmit for the same posting.

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

Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position. 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 available through your JobAps portal account.

Should you have questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Maribel Flores at maribel.flores@ct.gov, or 860-594-3174, and reference position #110182.

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.

This position is responsible for managing three Consulting Company assignments for the bridge inspection and bridge repair program. Coordinate, schedule and review the work of staff and consultant engineers for the inspection of railroad bridges. Responsible for determining forces and stresses in railroad structures including determination of structural capacity, prescribing inspection procedures, reviewing bridge inspection reports, designing repair or modification of railroad structures and preparing repair estimates. 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, contract, projects and reports.

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).

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering;
• Considerable knowledge of operational methodologies and establish policies;
• Considerable analytical, problem solving and technical report development skills;
• Interpersonal skills;
• Oral and written communication skills;
• Ability to interpret and apply principles of information systems and technologies;
• Ability to analyze plans and estimates; and,
• Some supervisory ability.

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.