Design Engineer 1 Electrical
Target Class: Design Engineer 2 Electrical
Recruitment #210721-0518FE-001
| Location |
Newington, CT
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|---|---|
| Date Opened | 8/24/2021 12:00:00 AM |
| Salary | $60,798 - $86,337/year (New State Employees Start at Minimum) |
| Job Type | Open to the Public |
| Close Date | 9/14/2021 11:59:00 PM |
Introduction
Are you a design engineer looking for a new role? Do you enjoy performing detailed work while assisting in the review of engineering design plans and specifications? If so, come make an impact by serving your State. Read below & apply today!
The State of Connecticut, Department of Transportation (DOT), is now accepting applications for a Design Engineer 1 (Electrical) position with a target class of Design Engineer 2 (Electrical) at the Bureau of Engineering and Construction within the Division of Traffic -Signal Laboratory. This is a full time, Monday-Friday, 40 hours/week, 1st shift opportunity. It is the DOT’s mission to provide a safe and efficient intermodal transportation network that improves the quality of life and promotes economic vitality for the State and the region.
The Role: This position is within the Signal Laboratory and is responsible for designing, supporting, and repairing traffic signal electronic equipment for the DOT’s over 2,500 signalized intersections. You will develop and implement traffic signal system timing plans and schedule, assign, oversee and review work of Electronic Technicians. You will also review shop drawings and signal design layout plans prepared both by the Department and private sector engineers.
What We Can Offer You: Competitive starting salary, excellent State benefits package including health/dental insurance, generous paid time off, retirement plan options, alternate work schedules, and a culture that encourages work-life balance. We also offer the convenience of an on-site, low-cost fitness center, on-site cafeteria, and Electric Vehicle (EV) charging at our Headquarters facility. DOT facilities have ample free parking with easy access from major highways or by public transportation.
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Selection Plan
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. The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States, available to travel to and attend trainings, conferences, public meetings, field reviews, etc. both within and outside of normal working hours when necessary and must possess and retain a valid driver's license.
Ensure that your application is complete before submitting it. You will not be able to make revisions once your application is submitted into the JobAps system.
NOTE: At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to answer additional questions and/or submit additional documentation which support your 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.
This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs) which will be sent to you via email after the closing date. The email notification will include an expiration date by which you must submit (Finish) your responses. Please regularly check your email for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders, as emails could end up there in error.
Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position. The immediate vacancy is listed above, however applications to this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies in this job classification.
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.
All State employees shall follow the guidelines as listed in Executive Orders 13F (3a) and 13G (3a) .
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.
PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)
In a state agency this class is accountable for performing less complicated detail work and assisting in the review of engineering design plans and specifications.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Performs a limited range of related duties; assists in preparation of analyses and designs of buildings and other types of engineering projects; prepares plans and specifications under direction of a Design Engineer or other employee of higher grade; checks shop drawings; reviews plans prepared by outside engineers; performs related duties as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
Knowledge of principles and practices of engineering design in parenthetical field; knowledge of engineering aspects of building construction including materials; ability in engineering design of large buildings; ability to utilize computer software.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE
Five (5) years of experience in the engineering field indicated by the parenthetical title including one (1) year in engineering design in that field.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED
College training in engineering in the parenthetical field may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in engineering or maintenance of electronic equipment.
- Experience with or knowledge of the Department’s traffic signal software and associated hardware such as ATMS.now, Streetwise, Smartways, and GridSmart.
- Experience in creating and maintaining intersection databases.
- Experience interpreting traffic signal plans for sequences, hold phases, coordination types, detection zones and how they relate to software applications.
- Experience designing intersection detection zone layouts.
- Experience with networking protocol. IP addressing, communication equipment, IP over ethernet.
- Experience using Bluebeam and Office 365 tools.
- Experience with technical documents such as design specifications or instruction manuals.
- Experience with providing customer service and support.
- Experience communicating successfully, verbally and in writing, with teammates and stakeholders of all levels.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
1. Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.
2. 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 possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Incumbents in this class may be exposed to some danger of injury or physical harm from construction site environments and a moderate degree of discomfort from year round weather conditions.
Conclusion
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.
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