STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOBS

Professional Engineering Summer Worker

Recruitment #220202-5704VR-001

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Introduction



Are you a civil engineering student or graduate interested in learning what it's like to work as an engineer at the Connecticut Department of Transportation?

The State of Connecticut, Department of Transportation (DOT) is accepting applications for paid Summer Worker (Professional Engineering) positions in the Bureau of Engineering and Construction.  Positions may be based in Newington, New Haven, Norwich, Rocky Hill, or Thomaston.

Details:
  • These positions are open to applicants who are enrolled in a college civil engineering program and have completed their sophomore year, or have graduated with a Bachelor's degree in civil engineering. Applicants invited to interview will be required to supply a copy of a college transcript.
  • These positions are full time, 8 hours per day and are temporary. These positions are not eligible for benefits or paid holidays. 
  • Positions are anticipated to start in May of 2022 and end by August 31, 2022.
Minimum qualifications for Professional Engineering Summer Worker positions include a valid Driver's License to drive state vehicles to and from field/construction sites and possibly town meetings, knowledge of and the ability to perform basic engineering tasks under supervision, and the ability to use CAD (MicroStation preferred) and other computer applications.  Duties may include: reviewing basic design plans; performing mathematical computations and calculations; collecting and entering data; accompanying engineers on field reviews; assisting in construction inspection activities, assisting with the preparation of reports; and performing other related duties as required.

As a Professional Engineering Summer Worker, you will be exposed to a variety of engineering tasks in either transportation design, transportation construction, or a combination of both areas.  You will have an opportunity to see firsthand, what it's like to be a Transportation Engineer at the DOT.  Transportation Engineer Trainee is the DOT's entry-level engineering position, and requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering or construction management or other acceptable substitution.  After an exciting Summer of experience at the DOT as a Summer Worker, you may decide that you want to apply for Transportation Engineer Trainee positions when you are ready to graduate!

Watch this video to learn about what our transportation engineers do!

DOT Summer Worker positions offer civil engineering students and graduates valuable work experience that is an impressive addition to a resume. In addition to compensation, and experience working with a talented group of engineers, including many licensed Professional Engineers, we also offer the convenience of an on-site, low-cost fitness center and on-site cafeteria at our Headquarters facility in Newington. DOT facilities have ample free parking with easy access from major highways or by public transportation.

Watch this video to see an example of the exciting work we do!

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.
  • Please ensure that your application is complete and detailed before submitting it. In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process.
  • You will not be able to make revisions once your application is submitted into the JobAps system.
  • Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States, available to travel to and attend training, public meetings, field reviews, etc. both within and outside of normal working hours when necessary, and must have a valid driver's license. 
  • Applicants must list their valid driver's license number, expiration date and issuing State, and any other job-relevant licenses or certifications, in the Licenses and Professional Certifications section of their application.

Important Information After You Apply: 

  • 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. Please regularly check your email and JobAps Personal Status Board for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders on a daily basis in the event an email provider places auto-notification emails in a user's spam. 
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.

Connect With Us:
  • 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 about this recruitment please contact Michelle Gara at Michelle.Gara@ct.gov or (860) 952-9087.

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In various agencies as a summer employee performs one or more tasks and assigned duties of a seasonal nature in providing a variety of services to clients or the public in one of several areas. This class may also be used during the winter college intersession for a period not to exceed six weeks.

Work areas covered by this class shall include the assignments and hourly rates as listed below:

Assignment                  Minimum
Hourly Rates     		 Maximum
Hourly Rates 
Professional Engineering $13.00 $15.00

 

Minimum and maximum hourly rates will be subject to the following criteria:

1. Returning Summer Workers may receive $.50 an hour additional compensation for each season of service up to the maximum hourly rate.

OR

2. Experienced workers in the specific functional area with another employer may be credited with such time on an equivalent basis to seasons worked and granted the same additional compensation up to the maximum hourly rate.
OR

3. College students may be granted additional compensation of up to $.50 more per hour (up to the maximum hourly rate) for each full year of completed education on the basis of 30 semester hours equaling one (1) year.
NOTE:
Determination of hourly rate is based on the above criteria. Additional compensation is based on only one criteria. It is not intended for individuals to receive additional compensation through application of the multiple criteria listed above.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Summer Workers can be assigned to work with DOT engineers in many different capacities agency-wide. Some of the areas include:

BRIDGE DESIGN: Engineers in the Division of Bridges work with a variety of transportation structures as well as:
  • Use advanced analysis software and CADD technology to prepare designs including geometrics, drainage, structural analysis and creating bid documents
  • Perform cost estimating
  • Design and create contract documents for bridge structures, traffic structures, and roadway structures
  • Oversee and administer projects from project concept, through design, to construction
  • Prepare environmental permits and coordinate with both municipalities and utilities entities
  • Review and approve shop and working drawings for projects in construction, and work with fabricators and contractors to facilitate construction and to ensure contract compliance
  • Provide construction support when problems arise during construction and prepare change orders
  • Fully inspect bridges to address the safety, capacity, and efficiency of the State’s bridge infrastructure
  • Design new bridges and rehabilitate and preserve deteriorating bridges
  • Perform bridge load ratings to determine the safe carrying capacity of bridges
  • Carry out detailed hydraulic analysis and review analysis done by outside parties
  • Manage projects and programs designed by consultant firms

CONSTRUCTION: Construction inspection is one of the most important phases of construction work. 
Construction inspectors:
  • Perform careful review and critical examination of all facets of the project
  • Assure that the proper materials are used, the plans and specifications are followed, and the finished product is a valued improvement to Connecticut’s transportation infrastructure
  • Inspectors are the people on site making sure that the bridges are built right, the pavement is installed to last and vehicles can move safely through work zones

HIGHWAY DESIGN: Highway engineers have the challenge to not only improve Connecticut’s transportation system to meet operational and safety needs, but also to balance this against environmental, historic, cultural, community, aesthetic, and economic impacts. Engineers in the Division of Highway Design:
  • Develop projects that improve the safety, capacity, and efficiency of the State’s transportation system
  • Find solutions to challenging roadway and multi-modal improvement problems
  • Evaluate design alternatives to ensure the best designs
  • Utilize CADD and other cutting-edge computer technology to perform a wide variety of technical analysis, including geometrics, drainage, and cost estimating
  • Make multi-media presentations of projects to municipalities, residents, businesses and the public
  • Provide technical engineering support during the construction of projects
  • Have a challenging work environment, and excellent training to improve technical and communication skills

TRAFFIC ENGINEERING: Traffic Engineering offers engineers exposure to stimulating work assignments to enhance their engineering skills. Engineers in the Division of Traffic:
  • Conduct traffic engineering studies
  • Perform traffic flow analyses utilizing state-of-the-art engineering methods and computer software programs
  • Develop designs for traffic signal systems and traffic control signals
  • Review major commercial developments for their effect on highway operations

FACILITIES DESIGN: The Facilities Design Unit is a multidisciplinary design unit.  Engineers in this section:
  • Provide in-house and consultant engineering design and technical support services in the areas of Civil, Architectural, Structural, Mechanical and Electrical Engineering
  • Focus on renovation or new construction of facilities that support roadway, bridge, rail transit, and bus transit operations
  • Facilities design 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

Positions may also be assigned to other program areas such as surveys, electrical engineering, environmental engineering, pavement design and management, geotechnical engineering, engineering computer applications development and other transportation engineering areas.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

Knowledge of principles, practices and procedures of assigned specialty; knowledge in operation of equipment, materials and activities of assigned specialty; knowledge to degree necessary for dealing with and understanding client behavior; interpersonal skills; skill in techniques of assigned specialty; ability to assist clients in self-care habits, personal hygiene and proper social conduct where applicable; ability to understand and carry out written orders and oral instructions; adequate physical strength and stamina to perform duties; some positions may require supervisory and/or leadership abilities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Any experience and training that could reasonably be expected to provide the knowledge, skills and abilities listed above.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Academic history that demonstrates an interest in the transportation engineering or construction engineering fields
  • Grade point average of 3.0 or higher in engineering courses
  • Experience using specific engineering-related computer software
  • Experience presenting to a diverse group of people
  • For those still pursuing their undergraduate degree: an academic history that demonstrates an interest in obtaining Engineer in Training (EIT) licensure upon graduation
  • For those who have graduated with a degree in engineering: possession of an Engineer in Training (EIT) license

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Incumbents in this class assigned to recreational activities must be able to perform emergency first aid as needed and certain positions will require a current Standard First Aid Certificate.
2. Incumbents in this class assigned as bus drivers or operate a motor vehicle must possess and retain a current Connecticut Motor Vehicle Operator License to drive a bus and/or a Motor Vehicle Operators License as necessary.
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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