Transportation Engineer 3 (Construction Engineering) (40 hours)

The State of Connecticut Department of Transportation (DOT) is accepting applications for a Transportation Engineer 3 (Construction Engineering) position in our Office of Construction, in the Quality Assurance Section at our Headquarters in Newington, Connecticut. This position is full time, 40 hours per week and is in the P-4 (Engineering and Scientific) bargaining unit.

We seek a strong work ethic and interest to work in the transportation construction engineering field, strong communication and interpersonal skills and an understanding of the Value Engineering process.

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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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.

The successful candidate must be available to travel for training, conferences, meetings, field reviews, etc. both within and outside of normal working hours, when necessary, and must possess and retain a valid motor vehicle operator's license.

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 future Transportation Engineer 3 (Construction Engineering) vacancies in Central Construction in Newington.

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.

Direct questions pertaining to this recruitment to Jennifer Neumann at Jennifer.Neumann@ct.gov. Reference: TE3 Central Construction 88225. 

In the Department of Transportation 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 transportation construction engineering projects or studies in the areas of construction, administration, rehabilitation, surveying, testing, materials testing, maintenance or operations.

Quality Assurance Section duties include:

• Administer the auditing of construction project records for accuracy and completeness;
• Assist in constructability reviews of design plans throughout the design phase;
• Participate in the value engineering program;
• Review construction issues and post construction reviews to assist with developing Lessons Learned and recommending Best Practices;
• Act as a liaison with the Department of Transportation operating units, including District Offices, consultants, designers, contractors, other outside agencies and government officials;
• Prepare and update guidelines for the Office’s audit reviews;
• Provide training to District staff regarding project record keeping;
• Provide recommendations for improving contract plans and specifications and recommend innovative construction techniques;
• Assist with development of performance metrics;
• Coordinate the start-up of emergency declaration projects;
• Review the full job class specification here.

Considerable knowledge of principles and practices involved in transportation construction engineering such as construction, surveys, geodetic surveys and materials testing; considerable knowledge of highway construction methods and materials; knowledge of administrative and financial controls with respect to transportation construction 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 or Construction Management and three (3) years of experience in transportation construction engineering.

One (1) year of the General Experience must have been at the working level in a professional transportation construction engineering capacity. For state employees this is interpreted at the level of Transportation Engineer 2 (CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING).

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 Bachelor's degree 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 Bachelor’s degree requirement.
3. Possession of at least Level III certification in the Civil Engineering Technology-Transportation Program, Highway Construction Inspection or Highway Surveys from the National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) may be substituted for the Bachelor’s degree requirement.
4. A Master’s degree in engineering may be substituted for one (1) year of the General Experience.
5. Current incumbents in the class of Transportation Engineer 2 (CONSTRUCTION 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 (CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING) upon having three (3) years of experience in transportation construction engineering. One (1) of the three (3) years must have been as a Transportation Engineer 2 (CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING).

The preferred candidate will have experience with:

• Auditing procedures,
• CTDOT Standard Specifications and Supplemental Specifications,
• Transportation infrastructure construction,
• Rehabilitation of highway and railroad bridges,
• Critical path scheduling,
• Estimating,
• SiteManager, AASHTOWARE and Compass,
• CTDOT Construction Manual,
• Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Project, Sharepoint and Microsoft Access,
• Interpreting construction plans and specifications,
• Field construction inspection.
• Other preferred qualifications include Engineer-In-Training (EIT) certification and/or Professional Engineer (P.E.) licensure.

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.