Transportation Engineer ; Engineering; Traffic Engineering - FQ
Job in
Newington, Hartford County, Connecticut, 06111, USA
Listed on 2026-02-23
Listing for:
State of Connecticut
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-02-23
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Introduction
If you want to advance initiatives to plan, develop, and construct exciting transportation improvement projects in Connecticut, read below and apply now!
The State of Connecticut, Department of Transportation (CTDOT), is now accepting applications for a Transportation Engineer 3 (Engineering) position within the Division of Traffic Engineering, Traffic Project Design, in the Bureau of Engineering and Construction, at our Headquarters in Newington, CT.
THE ROLE
Transportation Engineer 3's in the Division of Traffic Engineering lead the development of projects and initiatives that enhance the safety, capacity, and efficiency of Connecticut's transportation system. They manage and coordinate traffic designs, studies, and investigations on state roadways to address complex roadway and multi-modal challenges and reduce crashes by researching and applying innovative solutions-such as modern roadway configurations, traffic signals, signs, and pavement markings-proven to improve safety and save lives
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
* First Shift
* Full Time, 40 hours per week
* Monday through Friday
* Location:
Newington, CT
* Hybrid (in-office/telework) and alternate work schedules may be available
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, Engineer-In-Training (EIT) or 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!
Play the video below to learn more about working as part of the engineering team at the Connecticut DOT!
Selection Plan
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Ensure you meet the
Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
* Educational Credits:
List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below by the closing date listed on the job posting.
* Resume Policy:
Per Public Act 21-69, resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency.
* Preferred Shift/
Location:
Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.
* Timely Submission:
All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State. Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing DAS.SHRM.
* Salary Calculations:
For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.
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