Design Engineer ; Civil; (Hybrid

Design Engineer 3 (Civil) – 40 Hour Position Introduction

The State of Connecticut, Department of Administrative Services, Properties and Facilities Management Division is currently accepting applications for a Design Engineer 3 (Civil). This Civil position within the Technical Services unit provides technical services in engineering, architecture, code compliance, and related areas to other units within the Division and other State agencies housed in State‑owned buildings.

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• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• A healthy work/life balance to all employees.

• Full‑time, 40 hours/week
• Monday‑Friday
• Hybrid work opportunity
• Location:
  
  Hartford, CT

This Civil Engineer position provides exciting opportunities to manage minor capital improvement projects involving design, coordination with outside consultants, hiring vendors, and assisting and coordinating with other State agencies.

• Provide assistance in projects involving subsurface investigations, grading, foundation, drainage, sanitary disposal, renovations, space planning, etc.;
• Assist in maintaining various Excel databases and reports;
• Prepare and review computer‑aided design documents;
• Provide technical and design assistance for state building projects and interior renovation projects;
• Participate with various state agencies in state building planning procedures, and provide project management for facility capital improvement projects;
• Utilize the state procurement and bidding process;
• Assist in the development of the annual DAS Infrastructure Improvement Plan;
• Evaluate minor capital improvement projects for state facilities and perform the programmatic and administrative requirements for state facility projects from planning through completion;
• Create cost estimates for projects including developing project schedules;
• Review specifications and determine adequacy;
• Oversee and coordinate with consultants and contractors;
• Evaluate merits of engineering submissions.

• Seven (7) years of experience performing civil engineering design.

• Experience with site civil engineering projects including building components.
• Experience with cost estimation, including budget preparation for construction projects.
• Experience with construction project management, including scheduling.
• Experience with reviewing construction plans.
• Experience with preparing scopes, including coordination with contractors.

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

Incumbents in this class may be exposed to some risk of injury or physical harm from construction environments and a moderate degree of discomfort from exposure to year‑round weather conditions.

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.