STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOBS

Transportation Supervising Engineer (Engineering)

Recruitment #220112-9164FE-001

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Introduction



Are you an experienced engineer who is passionate about shaping the future of transportation in Connecticut? If so, we are looking for you to join our team!

The State of Connecticut, Department of Transportation (DOT), is now accepting applications for Transportation Supervising Engineer (Engineering) positions throughout our headquarters in Newington!

This position requires active 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. 

The Roles: The DOT has challenging openings for senior level engineers/project managers in all disciplines: Civil Engineering, Highway Design, Traffic Design, Bridge Design, Building & Facility Design, Electrical, Structural, Mechanical and more! These positions are full time, 40 hours per week. 

COME WORK WHERE YOU CAN:
  • make a positive difference to the traveling public
  • make highways and bridges safe
  • expand public transportation (rail and bus)
  • pilot new techniques and durable materials
  • implement Transportation Asset Management Principles
  • develop efficient project delivery methods and tools
ABOUT US:
In the DIVISION OF HIGHWAY DESIGN engineers have the challenge to not only improve Connecticut’s transportation system to meet operational and safety needs, but also to balance improvements against environmental, historic, cultural, community, aesthetic, and economic impacts. Engineers in the Division of Highway Design provide lead services in the development of projects that improve the safety, capacity, and efficiency of the State’s transportation system and find solutions to challenging roadway and multi-modal improvement problems. The State Design Unit consists of in-house highway design engineers who provide lead or support services in the development of capital projects. They develop design alternatives into contract plans, specifications, and construction estimates, provide technical guidance on elements such as roadway geometry, roadside safety, and highway drainage, and they also coordinate roadway improvements with stakeholders such as municipal leaders, neighborhood groups, businesses, and homeowners. The Consultant Design Unit is responsible for overseeing engineering consultant firms that assist the Department in designing larger complex projects. The Project Development Unit is responsible for identifying and scoping all transportation projects for the Division of Highway Design as well as managing all roadway related assets.

Engineers in the DIVISION OF BRIDGES work with a variety of transportation structures. They provide lead or support services in the development of capital projects as well as inspection of in-service structures. They use advanced analysis software and CADD technology to prepare designs including geometrics, drainage, structural analysis including load ratings, creating bid documents for traffic, roadway and railroad structures, as well as bridge rehabilitations or replacements, and develop specifications and cost estimates. They administer projects from project concept, through design including coordinating permits, and coordinating with municipalities and utilities, then follow the project through to construction. During construction, they review contractor developed drawings to facilitate construction, ensure contract compliance and provide support to address construction complications. Bridge engineers also perform structure inspections assuring safety, capacity and efficiency of the State’s bridge infrastructure as well as carry out detailed geotechnical analysis and hydraulic analysis and review analysis done by outside parties. In addition, bridge engineers manage projects and programs designed by consultant firms.

Engineers in the DIVISION OF TRAFFIC ENGINEERING develop designs for traffic signal systems and traffic control signals and review major commercial developments for their effect on highway operations. They also conduct traffic engineering studies and perform traffic flow analyses. The Traffic Safety Engineering unit works to prevent fatal and serious injury crashes. Traffic safety engineers work to implement new and innovative solutions proven to save lives and reduce serious injuries. 

The DIVISION OF FACILITIES AND TRANSIT consists of the Facilities Design, AEC Applications, Environmental Compliance, and Engineering Services (Pavement Design and Utilities Coordination) units. The Facilities Design Unit provides in-house and consultant engineering design and technical support services in the areas of Civil, Architectural, Structural, Mechanical and Electrical Engineering. The primary focus is the renovation or new construction of facilities that support the roadway, bridge, rail transit, and bus transit operations. These projects include highway maintenance and repair facilities, rail stations, rail maintenance facilities, track, signal and catenary for rail operations, bus maintenance facilities, parking garages, salt sheds and both above ground and underground storage tanks, electric vehicle charging stations and solar array fields. Engineers in AEC Applications are responsible for developing and establishing electronic design standards and computer applications development, support and training. Environmental Compliance provides technical support and regulatory guidance on matters related to hazardous wastes and regulated contaminated materials. Pavement Design engineers provide design and technical support for projects that span across Connecticut’s roughly 10,000 lane-mile roadway network. 

Engineers in PROJECT ADMINISTRATION are the in-house team responsible for advising, monitoring and delivering the Capital Program. The Contract Development team oversees the development of contract documents and reviews plans and specifications for consistency, completeness and accuracy to ensure capital projects are suitable for advertising. The Cost Estimating team prepares final confidential cost estimates and evaluates bids received on Department advertised projects. The Asset Management team is responsible for implementing the Department’s Highway and Transit Asset Management Plans regarding inventory, condition, lifecycle management, risk management, financial planning and investment strategies to maintain assets in a State of Good Repair and is responsible for regularly monitoring asset performance metrics and financial investments. The Pavement Management team is responsible for compiling pavement condition information and proposing cost-effective treatment strategies to optimize investments in pavements. The Program and Project Management team supports the Chief Engineer’s office in Capital Program management oversight and project prioritization as well as the identification and tracking of risks to project delivery. The ADA Engineering Coordination team monitors and reports on the Department’s ADA and Title II compliance as it relates to activities within the public right-of-way.

Positions may also be available in other program areas. Visit our website to learn more about the Connecticut DOT!

OUR MISSION: At DOT, our mission is 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 and dental insurance, generous paid time off, retirement plan options, alternate work schedule options, telework opportunities, professional development and tuition reimbursement, and a culture that promotes work-life balance!

Watch the video below to learn what it’s like to be a senior engineer at the Connecticut DOT!

             

Selection Plan

All state employees shall follow Executive Order 13G (as amended by Executive Order 14C).

To Apply:
  • In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on this 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.
  • A valid motor vehicle operator's license is required and must be maintained.
  • 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.
  • Please list your Driver's license number, expiration date, and issuing State, 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.
  • In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process.   
Important Next Step Information for After You Apply: 
  • Although applicants will receive correspondence via email, as a backup they are also encouraged to sign on to their Personal Status Board on a daily basis to monitor their status, view all emailed notices and complete tasks required in the recruitment process.
  • This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs). You can access these RQs via an email that will be sent to you after the posting's closing date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section). Your responses to these RQs must be submitted by the question's expiration date. 
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  • Note:  At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position.  These documents may include:  a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency.  Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated to apply for this position. 
  • The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
  • 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.
For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Michelle Gara at Michelle.Gara@ct.gov or (860) 952-9087.

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of Transportation and Connecticut Airport Authority this class is accountable for supervising engineers and other staff engaged in engineering and/or related tasks in one or more aspects of transportation 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.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

As a Transportation Supervising Engineer at the DOT, you may be assigned supervisory responsibility for lower-level engineers and may perform advanced engineering work within your assigned discipline.

Examples of Duties include: 
  • Supervise complex technical assignments including preparation of plans, specifications, and estimates
  • Maintain project schedules and budgets 
  • Oversee preparation of agreements and contract documents
  • Act as liaison with municipalities, regional authorities, other State and federal agencies
  • Provide technical support to and coordinate with other DOT units
  • Oversee in-house staff and/or consultant engineers
  • Supervise research, analysis, and computations
  • Provide technical advice and recommendations
  • Prepare reports and manuals 
  • Supervise inspections
  • Conduct field reviews
  • Respond to legislative requests and public inquiries
  • Represent Department at town and public meetings and in negotiations
  • Participate on committees
  • Provide engineering support during construction
  • Serve as expert witness in legal proceedings
  • Analyze problems and recommend effective solutions
  • Assist in development of standards and policies 
  • Mentor junior technical staff
For a more complete list of responsibilities click here!

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

Considerable knowledge of principles and practices involved in transportation engineering such as bridge design, foundations, highway design, transportation facilities design, transportation planning, drainage or hydraulics, research, pavement design, pavement management, traffic and utilities; considerable knowledge of administrative and financial controls with respect to transportation 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 departmental operational methodologies; considerable knowledge of latest engineering principles, techniques and procedures employed in engineering field; considerable ability to analyze and review engineering reports, plans and specifications; considerable ability to interpret and apply principles of information systems and technologies; considerable interpersonal skills; considerable oral and written communication skills; supervisory ability.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Eight (8) years of experience in transportation engineering.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

One (1) year of the General Experience must have been as an engineer with lead responsibility for complex transportation engineering projects in bridge design, drainage, electrical, foundations, traffic, facilities design, highway design, research, utilities or hydraulics. For state employees this is interpreted at the level of Transportation Engineer 3 (ENGINEERING).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

All Transportation Supervising Engineer positions:
  • Experience supervising, evaluating and developing improved performance of lower-level engineers
  • Experience managing consultant engineers
  • Experience with managing project schedules and budgets
  • Experience with state and federal funding programs
  • Experience coordinating effectively with other Department units, consultants, towns, state and federal agencies
  • Experience with relevant federal, state, agency and bureau manuals, policies, and procedures 
  • Experience using Office365, Microsoft Project, Compass and other discipline related applications and modeling software 
  • Experience with presentation skills and oral and written communication skills
  • Experience in project organization and document control
  • Experience with development and administration of Federally funded projects
  • Experience reviewing planning studies and encroachment permits
  • Experience analyzing problems and recommending effective solutions for engineering related issues
  • Experience preparing and reviewing complex technical reports and documents
  • Experience presenting complex information to diverse populations including officials, peers, members of the public and small and large groups
  • Experience leading people and managing tasks, including influencing staff in higher level positions, to achieve common goals
  • Experience working independently, being self-motivated and taking ownership of assignments
  • Experience or training with asset management principles and the federal laws and requirements of transportation asset management plans
  • Possession of an engineering degree in a position-relevant area (i.e. Electrical Engineering degree for position in Electrical Engineering)
Bridge positions:
  • Experience analyzing bridge and structural design problems and recommending effective solutions  
  • Experience with bridge management, accelerated bridge construction, and innovative bridge design and inspection techniques and materials 
  • Experience and knowledge of hydrologic and hydraulic engineering as it applies to transportation projects for candidates seeking a position in Hydraulics & Drainage
  • Considerable knowledge of geotechnical engineering as it applies to transportation projects for candidates seeking a position in Soils & Foundations
  • Experience in the inspection of in-service bridges for candidates seeking a position in Bridge Safety & Evaluation
Traffic positions:
  • Experience with all aspects of traffic engineering including traffic control signals, signal systems, roadway signing, pavement markings, maintenance and protection of traffic, operational analysis, and safety evaluations
  • Experience developing, analyzing, and reviewing plans, specifications, and estimates for complex federally-funded traffic engineering projects
  • Experience developing traffic control related specifications, guide details, and standards.
  • Experience reviewing traffic operational analysis reports and models
  • Experience handling traffic control issues during construction
  • Experience with Office of State Traffic Administration procedures
  • Experience applying state and federal standards for traffic control devices
  • Experience with Office of State Traffic Administration Major Traffic Generator reviews
Facilities and Transit positions: 
  • Experience with engineering design related to transportation facilities and transit structures and buildings
  • Experience writing technical documents such as design specifications and the use of Connecticut Building Code
  • Experience programming and funding projects for the Bureau of Public Transportation including State and Federal funding and grants
  • Experience working with bus and rail transit State and Federal agencies
Project Administration positions:
  • Experience with construction specifications and associated cost consequences
  • Experience with transportation engineering design and construction processes and construction contracts
  • Experience with construction contract bidding and award processes
  • Experience with cost estimating principles
  • Experience with reviewing engineering reports, plans and specifications
  • Experience extracting, analyzing and interpreting quantitative data
Highway Design positions:
  • Experience managing and developing complex highway design projects
  • Experience leading, mentoring, evaluating, and developing improved performance of highway design staff
  • Experience managing consultant engineers in the development and delivery of highway design projects

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Incumbents must possess 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 in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.

3. Incumbents in this class 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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