Soils and Foundations Section
Recruitment #241107-9108FQ-002
Location |
Newington, CT
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Date Opened | 11/13/2024 12:00:00 AM |
Salary | $103,150* - $145,219/year (*Salary commensurate with education and/or experience) |
Job Type | Open to the Public |
Close Date | 12/11/2024 11:59:00 PM |
WE CAN OFFER YOU
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
THE ROLE
The DOT has a challenging opening for a lead engineer involved in
all aspects of geotechnical engineering matters related to transportation
facilities and projects.
Engineers in the Soils and Foundations unit provide design and
review services on matters related to soil, rock, and foundations for the
planning, design, construction, and maintenance of roads, bridges, and
transportation facilities. Responsibilities include:
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subsurface exploration programs to characterize
subsurface conditions,
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determination of representative samples for
soil and rock laboratory testing,
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interpretation of results from laboratory
testing,
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selection/design of the most appropriate
foundations for structures,
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preparation of geotechnical reports and other
technical documents,
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reviewing geotechnical work prepared by
consultant engineering firms,
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providing technical support to Maintenance
personnel involving rock slopes and roadway instability,
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providing specialized engineering support
during construction involving review of working drawing submissions, responses
to Requests for Information (RFI’s) and responses to Requests for Change
(RFC’s).
APPLICATION DETAILS
Applicants must be
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.
Please list your Driver's license
number, expiration date, and issuing State, Professional Engineer (PE) license
number and expiration date, if applicable, and any other job-relevant licenses
or certifications you hold in the Licenses and Professional Certifications
section of your application.
ABOUT US
As one of Connecticut's largest State
agencies, DOT employs approximately 3,300 individuals statewide in five
bureaus. It is the DOT's mission to improve quality of life through
transportation. We have a significant transportation infrastructure system that
is essential to maintaining mobility for Connecticut residents and businesses
and supporting economic and community development while preserving
environmental and cultural resources. The Department of Transportation is
committed to cultivating a diverse staff that is representative of the
communities we serve. Applications from individuals having diverse backgrounds
and life experiences are strongly encouraged.
Learn more about our mission, vison,
and values by clicking here!
WORKING LEAD LEVEL:
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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