STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOBS

Geotechnical Engineer

Transportation Engineer 1 (Engineering)

Recruitment #210721-8847FS-001

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Introduction


Do you want to be part of a great team of engineers who are shaping the 
future of Transportation in Connecticut?

The State of Connecticut, Department of Transportation (DOT), is now accepting applications for a Geotechnical Engineer position within the Bureau of Engineering and Construction, Office of Engineering, Soils and Foundations (Geotechnical Engineering) Unit, in Newington, CT. The official State job classification for this position is Transportation Engineer 1 (Engineering). This position is full time, 40 hours per week and is in the P-4 (Engineering and Scientific) bargaining unit.

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! 

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 schedule options and a culture that promotes 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 Newington, CT 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, Engineer in Training license number (if applicable) 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.

Play the video below to learn about what our Transportation Engineers do! 
   

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. 

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 and the Connecticut Airport Authority, this class is accountable for performing less complex engineering and related tasks in maintenance, structural highway or related transportation design and traffic engineering, research, pavement management, plotting complex field notes, planning and route planning or project engineering.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

The selected candidate will work on a team preparing and inspecting subsurface investigation programs; preparing and performing/overseeing laboratory testing on soil and rock samples; classifying soil and rock strata; preparing boring logs; developing geologic profiles; utilizing data in the analysis of slope stability, settlement, subsurface drainage, shallow foundation designs, deep foundation designs, earth retaining structures; preparing detailed geotechnical reports and recommendations and performing related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

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, drainage or hydraulics, research, pavement design, pavement management and traffic; skill in preparation of engineering and administrative reports; skill in use of computer aided design and drafting (CADD) applications; interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills; ability to identify engineering, highway, structural and pavement design, hydraulic and traffic problems and recommend solutions; ability to perform mathematical calculations; ability to interpret plans and specifications.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and one (1) year of experience in transportation engineering or transportation construction engineering. For State employees, the one (1) year of experience must have been at the level of a Transportation Engineer Trainee.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The preferred candidate will possess:
  • Academic, internship, or work experience in geotechnical engineering, preferably transportation-related
  • Possession of an accredited civil engineering degree with concentration or specialization in geotechnical engineering or an advanced degree in geotechnical engineering
  • Completion of geotechnical coursework such as Soil Mechanics and Foundation Design with a 3.0 or higher grade-point average
  • Academic, internship, or work history experience utilizing engineering-related computer software 
  • Experience with presentation skills and oral and written communication skills 
  • Completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

  1. 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 travel.

WORKING CONDITIONS

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.

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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