Transportation Supervising Engineer; Engineering; Traffic Engineering Operations

Introduction

Do you want to be part of a great team of engineers that is shaping the future of transportation in Connecticut? If so, read below and apply today!

First Shift;
Full-time, 40 hours per week Monday through Friday schedule.

Location:

DOT Headquarters in Newington, CT. A valid driver's license is required. Hybrid (in‑office/telework) may be available.

The Traffic Operations Unit in the Division of Traffic Engineering plays a critical role in ensuring safe and efficient traffic operations across the state highway system. This unit provides technical support to Local Traffic Authorities (LTAs), elected officials, and internal DOT units by conducting traffic investigations to address operational inquiries. This includes review of traffic control devices, providing policy guidance, and developing solutions to traffic engineering operational issues.

• Perform traffic investigations for intersections and segments along State highways when requested by LTA/Municipalities.
• Provide technical support to the Office of the State Traffic Administration (OSTA) on review of major traffic generator development impacts and revisions to municipally owned traffic signals on State highways.
• Provide technical support to the Office of Maintenance on review of encroachment permits and the maintenance resurfacing program.
• Review and provide response to public inquiries and Legislative Office requests.
• Provide technical support on reviews of Corridor Studies, Roadway Safety Audits, and grant applications.
• Program projects for Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) compliance.
• Perform High Frequency Crash Location (HFCL) investigations.

This position requires active Professional Engineer (PE) licensure from the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection State Board of Examiners for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors consistent with C.G.S.20-302. Applicants must be available to travel to and attend trainings, conferences, public meetings, field reviews, etc., both within and outside of normal working hours, when necessary. A valid driver’s license is required and must be maintained.

• Eight (8) years of experience in transportation engineering.

• Possession of an accredited degree or coursework in Civil Engineering.
• 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 designs, specifications, guide details, and standards for complex federally‐funded projects.
• Experience preparing and reviewing complex technical reports and documents.
• Experience reviewing traffic operations and safety studies.
• Experience incorporating Complete Streets design features into transportation projects.
• Experience providing a high level of customer service and support to other technical staff, the public, and elected officials.
• Experience training and presenting technical information.
• Experience supervising and assigning work to lower‑level staff.
• Experience with project management tasks, project organization, and document control.
• Experience leveraging interpersonal skills to supervise a team.

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

As one of Connecticut’s largest State agencies, DOT employs approximately 3,300 individuals statewide in five bureaus. The Department of Transportation is committed to cultivating a diverse staff that is representative of the communities we serve, and applications from individuals having diverse backgrounds and life experiences are strongly encouraged.

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