Transportation Principal Engineer (Construction Engineering)
Office of Construction
Recruitment #210721-8737FE-001
| Location |
Newington, CT
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|---|---|
| Date Opened | 7/29/2021 12:00:00 PM |
| Salary | $104,237- $149,097/year |
| Job Type | Open to the Public |
| Close Date | 8/16/2021 11:59:00 PM |
Introduction
Are you passionate about shaping the future of transportation in Connecticut? If so, come join our great team of engineering and construction professionals and make an ImpaCT!
The State of Connecticut, Department of Transportation (DOT), is now accepting applications for a Transportation Principal Engineer (Construction Engineering) in the Office of Construction in Newington, CT. This position requires active Connecticut 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.
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. Learn more about our mission, vison, and values here!
This position will report to the Office of Construction Division Chief. Responsibilities include support of the Division Chief and Construction Administrator as well as leading and supervising the staff and activities of various sections within the Office of Construction. Currently the sections this position oversees include Claims and Litigation, Alternative Contracting, Specifications, and Civil Rights/Subcontracting/Technology.
This position is full-time, 40 hours per week and is in the P-4 (Engineering and Scientific) bargaining unit. 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 Electric Vehicle (EV) charging at our Headquarters facility. DOT facilities have ample free parking with easy access from major highways or by public transportation.
Application Details: Please attach your resume within the Resume tab of your application. Please also list your Driver's license number, expiration date, and issuing State, Land Surveyor (LS) license or Professional Engineer (PE) license number and expiration date, and any other job-relevant licenses or certifications you hold in the Licenses and Professional Certifications section of your application. In the location section of your application select Newington, or all. Failure to complete any of these steps may result in not being considered for this role.
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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 for training, conferences, 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.
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 any questions regarding this recruitment please contact nasreen.mustafa@ct.gov.
PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)
In the Department of Transportation this class is accountable for supervising the staff of a major construction engineering, surveying or railroad operating unit.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Schedules, assigns, oversees and reviews work of staff; provides staff training and assistance; conducts performance evaluations; determines priorities and plans unit work; establishes and maintains unit procedures; develops or makes recommendations on development of policies and standards; acts as liaison with other operating units, agencies and outside officials regarding unit policies and procedures; prepares reports and correspondence; supervises work of engineers, technicians and other technical and/or clerical personnel in any one of several organizationally specialized construction, operations, surveying or railroad sections; reviews detailed plans, specifications or studies of complex transportation construction engineering problems related to areas such as highway, bridge, facility or geometric design and construction, electrical engineering, highway operations, geo-technical engineering, contract and project development, surveying or railroad engineering; coordinates construction projects; prepares special reports, cost estimates, standards and specifications and fee schedules for consultant engineers, surveyors or contractors; reviews progress reports; performs related duties as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
Considerable knowledge of principles and practices involved in transportation construction engineering such as construction, surveys, geodetic surveys and materials testing; considerable knowledge of administrative and financial controls with respect to transportation construction engineering plans, contracts, projects and reports; considerable knowledge of relevant agency policies and procedures; considerable knowledge of relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations; considerable knowledge of latest techniques and procedures employed in field of engineering or land surveying as applied to Department of Transportation; considerable interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills; considerable ability to interpret and apply principles of information systems and technologies; considerable ability to analyze and review engineering reports and plans; supervisory ability.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE
Nine (9) years of experience in in land surveying or transportation construction engineering projects.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE
1. One (1) year of the general experience must have in a supervisor capacity over complex transportation construction engineering projects. For state employees supervisor capacity is interpreted at the level of Transportation Supervising Engineer.
OR
2. Two (2) years of the general experience must have been in a lead capacity over complex construction engineering projects in surveying. For state employees lead capacity is interpreted at the level of Transportation Engineer 3.
OR
2. Two (2) years of the general experience must have been in a lead capacity over complex construction engineering projects in surveying. For state employees lead capacity is interpreted at the level of Transportation Engineer 3.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience and training in supervisory principles and techniques related to managing a large staff of construction professionals and support staff.
- Experience and training related to managing multiple workgroups and initiatives.
- Experience and training related to analyzing and resolving construction claims and disputes.
- Experience and training related to conventional and Alternative Contracting project development and management of complex projects.
- Experience developing and maintaining procedural manuals and specifications.
- Experience with the administrative and financial controls with respect to transportation contracts and consultant administration.
- Experience with state and federal funding requirements and guidelines.
- Experience analyzing complex problems, developing justifications, and recommending effective solutions.
- Experience and training related to Department of Transportation processes for subletting, Disadvantaged Business Enterprise, and Small Business Enterprise program administration.
- Experience interpreting and applying principles of information systems and technologies related to construction engineering.
- Experience with Department of Transportation and Bureau of Engineering and Construction policies, procedures, and practices.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
1. Incumbents must possess 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.
2. Incumbents may be required to possess appropriate certification from the NorthEast Transportation Training and Certification Program (NETTCP).
3. Office of Property and Facilities: Incumbents in this class must possess and retain a Building Official license issued by the Connecticut Department of Public Safety.
4. Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.
5. Incumbents may be required to travel.
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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